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Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Graham Ernest Ridley passed away at the age of 81. Beloved by longtime girlfriend Betty Dee Black. Loving father of Adam Ridley (Caralee) and Jason Ridley (Judy). Cherished grandfather of Olivia Ridley (Randy), Tanner Ridley (Riley), Leeam Ridley (Morgan), Kayla Ridley (Jordan), and Sarah Ridley (Jared), and great-grandfather of Brody, Luke, Lincoln, Jaxon, Harper, and Kinslee. Dear brother of Dennis Ridley (Sharon). Treasured uncle to Marcia Ridley, Neal Ridley (Melissa), and Vaughn Ridley (Sinead). Predeceased by parents Ernest and Jessie Ridley and sister-in-law Stephanie Ridley. Graham enjoyed restoring cars and was an avid gym enthusiast. He proudly immigrated from England to Canada with his young family in 1970. He loved travelling and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graham participated in the Bruce Trail Cancer Walk and was a member of St. Andrews Church. He was a lifetime Liverpool FC fan and an avid Toronto Maple Leafs supporter. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation held one hour prior from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please).
