December 6, 1959 – February 7, 2025 at the age of 65 passed away quietly with his family at his side after a long battle with Myotonic Dystrophy.
Ian was a retired dairy farmer and loving husband to Cathy (Cook). Father to Angela, Michael, (Becky), Ashley (Brandon) and Alex. Loving grandfather to Andrea Cross, Brooklynn and Bennett Whittal. Survived by his father-in-law Lloyd Cook.
Predeceased by his mother-in-law Barbara Cook and his parents Jean and Gordon Reid.
Brother to Linda Reid, Donald (Anne), Debbie Squibb (Dean), Betty Sterritt (Paul Vanderpol), Bill (Nancy) and Hannah Reid Bennett (Paul). Also survived by his sister-in-law Carolyn Crawford (Don), brother-in-law Bryan Cook (Julie). He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, Myrtle Reid, Joe Zuest, Marg Duncan, Bill and Susan Alexander.
The family wish to express their gratitude to the personal support workers at ParaMed, mainly Lori, Michelle and Giselle for their dedication to his care. Also to Dr. Gilmour, Dr. Donaldson and the nursing staff at St. Marys Memorial Hospital.
Visitation for friends and family will be held at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Wednesday, February 12, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1 p.m. Spring Interment at Avonbank cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Canada or St. Marys Memorial Hospital. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com