Unexpectedly on Wednesday January 14, 2026, Edward “Ed” Franics Eley of Aylmer, formerly of Tillsonburg at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, passed away at 78 years of age. He is survived by his sisters Sheila Gorman, Darlene Dolan, Shirley Johnston and Marie Ferrede. Ed will be dearly remembered by his special friend Doreen Sparks and her children Christa, Ryan, Jennifer and Tara.
Ed will be missed by his niece Lori Gorman. He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Dorothy.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Ostrander’s Funeral Home, 43 Bidwell Street, Tillsonburg, ON N4G 3T6 (519) 842-5221 on Friday January 30, 2026 from 10:00am until 11:00am. A Memorial Service will be held following the visitation in the funeral home chapel at 11:00am. Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada and can be done directly with the charity or by cheque by contacting Ostrander’s Funeral Home (519) 842-5221. Personal condolences and memories can be shared at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com
Events
Friday, January 30, 2026
10:00AM – 11:00AM
OSTRANDER’S FUNERAL HOME
43 Bidwell Street
TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 3T6
Memorial Visitation for Edward Francis Eley.
Service
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00AM
OSTRANDER’S FUNERAL HOME
43 Bidwell Street
TILLSONBURG, ON N4G 3T6
Memorial Service for Edward Francis Eley following the visitation.
