Passed away suddenly at his home in Centralia on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at the age of 71. Cherished husband of the late Lynda (Kerr) Riley (2017). Proud father of Noreen and Doug Smith of Centralia, Butch and Shelly Riley of Huron Park, and Tina and Brad Ankers of Exeter. Loving grandpa “Rooster” of Caitlyn (John), Jordan, Samantha (Greg), William (Sophie); Derriane, Madison (Kurt), Tyson, Reed; Kara, Dannika, Hailie, and Darlene. Dear great-grandpa of Hudson, and Harlee. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Rob and Tracey Riley of London, Carolyn and Randy Redmond of Huron Park, Bill Dixon of London, Dave Kennedy of Mildmay, Kevin Kerr of Bayfield, and Ingrid Kerr of Clinton. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Elaine (Glanville) Riley, parents-in-law Alex and Norine Kerr, step mother-in-law Audrey Kerr, brothers, Don Riley, Ron Riley, sisters, Cheryl Kennedy, Marilyn Dixon, Joanne McLaren, sisters-in-law Gayle (Hickson) Riley, Lynn Kerr and Karen Eaton and brothers-in-law, Bill Kerr, and Clendon Kerr. Special thanks to Floyds friends, Lee Albinston, Russell Pfaff, and Richie Lather for their years of friendship and Dr. Patel at South Huron Medical Centre and the healthcare team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and LHSC – Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion.
Floyd worked at the Ford plant in Talbotville for over 30 years. He was a proud member of the Lucan Legion, Branch 540. He loved to play guitar and entertain his family, friends and anyone who would listen. Even if the lyrics weren’t right, everyone enjoyed his musical talents.
Keeping with Floyd’s wishes, cremation has taken place with a family interment to be held at Exeter Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at the Crediton Community Centre, 38 Victoria Avenue, Crediton on Saturday, May 14th from 1 – 4 PM.
Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or Jessica’s House would be appreciated by the family.
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Rosann Pritchard
Tina and Brad and Family
Sorry to hear the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you.
Dorothy McCurdy
My condolences to the family at this time, we are thinking of you! Floyd always kept us updated on the family members.
Dorothy & Terri McCurdy
Jim Chapman
Rob, Tracey and the Riley family ;
My condolences re the passing of Floyd. There are many who will miss him.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Our condolences to the entire family. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Jim Cable
Sorry to hear of Floyd’s (second dad) passing. He was a great man.
Jim Cable
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…John & Arlene Berendsen
Brenda & Greg Dayman
Noreen, Doug & Families
So Sorry for your Loss. May your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead
Dawn Johnston
Butch Shelly & family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. Bruce & Dawn Johnston
Lynsey & Tim
So sorry to hear, thinking of you all. Sending our condolences and lots of hugs🙏
Kevin Kerr
To my nieces and nephew Noreen Butch and Tina I offer you and your families my condolences. It was a shock to me. I miss him. He had a big heart and not a lot of bs. You always knew who you were dealing with
Donna Masse
Thinking of you and your family, in this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences.
George and Sue Wilson
Noreen and Doug, Butch and Shelly, Tina and Brad and families, Rob and Carol and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Dad and Grandpa and brother. He was very friendly, and sure loved his music. I loved to hear his stories about his childhood and his younger siblings. He loved his family. He and your Mom are together now. Cherish your precious memories and hold them close to your heart. May your faith, family and friends give you peace and comfort in the upcoming days. Hugs and love and prayers, George and Sue, Cathie and Bill, Judi, Tracy and Mike and families
Sherrie Glanville
My deepest sympathy to all of Floyd’s family.
Deb Newman
There goes another great man will miss u Floyd say hi to Ma Newman for me
Sue Riley (Leslie)
Sending sincere sympathy to the Riley/Kerr families.
Lost track of Floyd for a few years and reconnected couple of years ago.
Was enjoyable catching up on our families. RIP, Floyd.
Norm Atkin
The Atkins Family sends their condolences. Floyd was fun, Be well
Kathy penhale
Nipper , Butch , Tina, Carolyn , Rob and family
Sorry for your loss
I have fun memories of your dad when I was a kid . The Riley boys on guitar and dad on the drums was a good one!
I had several good chats with him over the years . He was very proud of all of you
Take care
PatNewman
Sorry to here about your Dad Floyd. My name is Pat Newman I met his daughter at his place one day awhile back
Theresa McDowell
To Noreen Butch and Tina and family…. sorry to here about your dads passing . My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa (Newman) McDowell.
Gerry and Wayne
Our sincerest condolences to the the Riley family. He will be sorely missed.
Wayne and Gerry Brunzlow
Evelyn Vincent
Tina & Brad
Sorry to read of your great loss
Debra Bromley
My sincere condolences to all the family!
Margaret Brintnell
My sympathy to all of Floyd’s family. So hard to lose your parents. I have known Floyd & family for a lot of yrs.Cherish all your great memories now & in days to come. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Margaret Brintnell
Nina Knee
Noreen, Butch, Tina and Families,
So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. He was a good neighbour and we’re sure going to miss all the singing and guitar playing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Nina Knee and families
Linda and Eugene Webber
To Floyd’s entire family:
Sending our deepest condolences to you all. We bowling with Floyd and Linda for many many years, Will miss him,
Eugene and Linda Webber
Kay Tripp
To all of Floyd’s Family ….When that black truck drove by my house and I heard the country music blaring and heard the singing,,I knew it had to be Floyd…He used to always stop for a chat but had not done that for a long time…I sincerely offer my condolences…listen…his memory lives on..Kay Tripp
Keith Hurman
My condolences to all the family , Floyd was always fun to be around. Had the best stories and one liners . I hope all your memories of Floyd will help you through this difficult time.
Margaret Watt
Noreen, Doug, Butch, Shelly, Tina, Brad and families
Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. Floyd always enjoyed his Sunday night Bowling at Lucan Lanes
Treasure your memories Margaret Watt
Jessie, Alex & Logan
Noreen, Doug, Will & Family,
Sending our sympathies to you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Roger & Janis Dougall
Doug&Noreen:
So sorry for your loss. Floyd was a real family man and I always enjoyed his visits when he was at the shop.
Wanda Reynolds
To Riley Family
Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Lynette Darlene & AL
Butch, Noreen, Tina and Family
We are very sorry to hear about Floyd’s passing, definitely going to be missed in Huron County.
Rest Easy Rooster Dink Pink
Doris Richardson
Tina, Brad and family:
My sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort for the pain in your heart with memories and the support of your family and friends.
Doris Richardson
Bob &Elaine England
So sorry to hear of your loss. The memories of Floyd will be forever remembered. He loved to play and sing and enjoyed his time with family and friends. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Rip cousin until we met again.
Murray and Edith Yeo
Tina & Brad, Noreen & Doug, Butch and families
So very sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. His pain is now over as your’s begins. Your Mom and Dad are now together again. For that you feel comfort for both of them. Hang onto your wonderful memories, speak of them often and they will be with you forever. Hugs to you all.
Mark Cronyn
Noreen, Butch, Tina and families.
So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Have lots of memories of listening to his music from our back yard and around his camp fires and we were over last summer to hear him play. RIP Floyd
Mark, Judy Cronyn and Family
Jeremy Becker
Sincere condolences to the family
Gloria Pear
My prayers go out to the family..i knew floyd playing his guitar in my kitchen having a great time..rest in peace my friend
Ben Kirk
Condolences to the family.
Cyndi Newman
You were a good man , you will be missed . Thinking of my family during this time
Debra (Chappel) Stanlake
Sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My deepest condolences Noreen, Tina and Butch and family.
Alex and Donna Westman
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our hearts go out to Tina, Brad and the whole Riley family at this sad time.
Steve & Jenn
Sending our condolences to you Butch, Tina, Noreen, and your families. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Steve & Jenn Ronald ( Ron’s daughter)
Ron &Sandra Dickert
Noreen- Butch -Tina and family’s we are sorry to hear of your dad’s passing you are all in our thoughts and prayers Sandra and Ron
Darryl Wesley Kennedy
My deepest condolences Noreen, Butch ,Tina and families. We will all miss Floyd he was one of a kind. Always there to help whenever he could. R.I.P. Floyd
Don and Carol Stuckless
Noreen, Butch, Tina and families our sincere condolences for the loss of your Dad…
Brian & June Lather
Sorry for your loss! Condolences to the entire family! Hugs to all❤
Rich & Tracy Lather
We’ll miss you Rooster. You were a good Friend!
Cindy Engel
Deepest sympathy Butch, Noreen, Tina and families, Another one of our family members gone to soon, Big hugs to everyone♥️
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your father, grandfather and brother. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead!
Sincerely, Elaine
Barbara Schwartz
So sorry to hear of Floyds passing. Keep the memories alive.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers ❤️
Pierce Casey
Worked with Floyd for many years may he rest in peace
Marilyn Pritchard
Noreen, Tina, Butch & Families,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing of your Father/ Grandfather.
Floyd will certainly be missed by all of you.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Pritchard
Annette
Deepest sympathies to all the family. He was a wonderful soul with a kind heart. I know he will be missed by many.
Carolyn Gower
To all of Floyd’s family,
We send our deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time. Keep all of your treasured memories close to you at the sad time.
Our thoughts are with you,
Dan, Carolyn, Blake, Hannah and Kane Gower
Carolyn Stilson
Sorry for your loss he will be sadly miss. Had many a enjoyable evening listening to that guitar.
Moffatt family
So sorry for your whole family loss.He was a good man.
Debra F Tilley
Noreen. Tina and Butch and Families
Our deepest sympathy in the passing of your loved one Floyd. Cherish your memories keep them close to your hearts. He will be with you always.
Deb and Ken Tilley
Mark & Lori Hickson
Sending our love and hugs to all of you. I hope your fond memories provide you all some comfort in the tough days to come.
♥️Mark, Lori, Julia and Matthew
Mel and Kathy Winger
Our sincere condolences to the family
John and Pat Warr
Noreen, Butch, Tina and families
Sending our love to all of you at this very sad time! Remember all the good times you shared with him and now he’s pain free and back in the arms of his true love. RIP Floyd
Mel & Glenda Lather
Our sincere condolences to each of Floyd’s family members. Another good neighbour who will be missed greatly.
Dave and Linda Smith
Sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. Thoughts, hugs and prayers to all of you.
Dale and Nancy Baker
Sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing. So many memories for all of you to share.
Dale and Nancy Baker
Lee Ann Geiger
My Sincere Condolence to the family. I have great memories of Floyd. . Great man. Thinking of you all. Big hugs he will be well missed. :-( ❤️
Love Jim Marg Foster, Lee Ann, Mackenzie (Foster)Geiger RIP
Jeff Hannah
Tina, Brad and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. I know your memories will carry you through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all.
Cathy Batten
To Riley Family & Friends
My sincere condolences to each of you in the sudden passing of Floyd. I’m remembering the good old days, even the Albatross times. Treasure the Great memories that each of you hold of him. Him and Lynda are together again and watching over you all, while he’s playing his guitar. Thinking of you all, hugs💞
Cathy
Brenda Rooseboom
Tina and the whole Riley Family
Sending my Heartfelt condolences to you all. Floyd was always a Nice Guy to me.
Boomer
Stevie
Sending love to the family and my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family
Dave and Carol Cyr
So sorry to hear about Floyd. Our sympathies to you all.
Dale Grant
Noreen butch Tina and families
My deepest condolences for your dad I remember him well.
Dale
Stephenie Richards
I can’t say how sorry I am for the loss of such an amazing man. He will truly be missed
Maxine and Paul
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad, Father in law and Grandfather. May precious memories see you through this difficult time.
Brenda Morgan
This is such a sad thing to read, Losing the head of your family,, the first man you have ever loved,, the one who has taught you so much,,, and meant so much to each of you,, is one of the toughest things in this life that we have to go through.. Floyd was a friend to so many, he always had that huge smile,, and welcoming banter every time I saw him. It didn’t matter if it was a year since I had last seen him,, or a month,, he always reacted in the exact same way. I remember him playing his guitar and singing,, at our Lucan Bowling Banquets. He always had us up dancing when he did. I know the feeling of emptiness when you realize that both your parents are now gone,, it is a feeling like no other. No matter what our ages are,, it is the strangest emotion to have to deal with. I know you have such wonderful memories of your Dad. I for one, will always remember your Dad with fondness, and it will bring a smile to my face,, because that what what it was like when ever I did see him…Hugs to you all…
Janet Scrimgeour
Thinking of you all – Noreen, Butch, Tina and families. Your dad was an affectionate man who cared with his whole heart! I know he is at peace now and that he’ll be singing, dancing, smiling and hugging your mom. Love to you all….
Lori Becker
Thinking of all of you at this very sad time.
Cindy Beaver
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to all. Hugs T❤
Larry and Barb Moore.
Our condolences to the family on the loss of Floyd. Cherish the memories. He will be missed by many.
Ray & Judy MIlls
To the Riley Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences. I think of your father every time I walk past his home. I often wondered how he got the nickname “Rooster”. Thinking of each one of you at this time of loss and grief.
Joann piper
Noreen and family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you on this very sad time.
Dorothy Gaiser
My deepest sympathy to the Riley family. Had a lot of fun bowling with him many years ago.
Brenda Farr
My thoughts are with the Smith, Riley and Ankers Family. Hugs to you all at this difficult time. Xxoo
Larry & Sharon Gibson
Our hearts go out to all of Floyd’s family on your loss. Hold you memory’s close. He will be missed by all who knew him. We will all miss seeing him driving around the Villiage and hearing him play his guitar outside in the summer
Koos, Charlena, Jessica & Carter Dik
Kara & Family,
We’re so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs your way! ❤️
Darlene and bill van Bergen
Noreen butch Tina and families so sorry for your loss he will always be watching over you cherish your memories ❤
DAVE Newman
Sorry to hear about FOLYD its a shock to me i did not know he was sick ,like a brother to us newmans
Jamie
Condolences to the family. He will be missed very much.
Dougie
Sadly missed and loved by all!