Ronald Earl Foster Eddy

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Earl Foster Eddy on April 2, 2026, in the comfort of his home in his 95th year. Beloved husband of 53 years to Janice (nee Wilkinson). Loving father to Allyson, Mark (Susan), and Wesley. Proud Papa of Tanner, Brendan, Brooke, Ryan, Addy, Reghan, and Emily. Predeceased by his parents Morton and Lotta Eddy. Ron will also be missed by many extended family members and all the friends he made throughout his life. Ron cared deeply for his community and spent most of his career serving the Brant community and surrounding counties. Ron is the past Reeve of South Dumfries (1978-1991), Mayor of Brant (1999-2018), MPP of Brant-Haldimand (1992-1995), past Warden of Brant, Administrator of Wentworth County (1955-1973), Clerk & Treasurer of Middlesex County (1974-1992), International Plowing Match Chair (1990), and former President for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. On behalf of the family, a special thank you to the Para Med, VON, Robert and John, and to everyone who supported and cared for Ron in these past years. The family will receive friends at the McCleister Funeral Home, 495 Park Road N, Brantford on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. A funeral service celebrating Ron’s life will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026 in the funeral home chapel at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. If desired, donations in memory of Ron can be made to St. Paul’s United Church or the Brant County 4-H Association.