It is with saddened hearts that our family announces the passing of Keith Grigg at LHSC – University Hospital on Friday, January 13, 2023 of Ilderton, in his 87th year. Cherished husband of Sonya (Lave) Grigg for over 65 years. Proud father of Kim Waugh (the late Brian Edwards), Laurie Kornmuller (Peter), and Jeff Grigg (Michelle). Adored Poppa of Matt (Nicole), Kiersten (James), Anna (Trent), and Claire and great-grandpa of Emily. Dear brother-in-law of Carl Lave (Gail Burns), Tony Lave (Gladys), and Grethe Henn (Scott). Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Predeceased by his parents Edith (Wyatt) and Isaac Grigg.
Keith was an active member of the community, first as a local farmer born and raised on the home farm on 14 Mile Road, then as a Transportation Coordinator for the Middlesex County Board of Education, responsible for all the school bus routes in the county. Later in retirement, he continued his involvement with many other volunteer programs.
Keith’s true passion and commitment, was to the Ilderton Lion’s Club. Keith first became a member in 1958 and then progressed within the Lion’s organization to District Governor and then rose to Chairman of the Governor’s Council. His various roles and responsibilities within the Lion’s Club gave him many joyous years of memories and long-lasting friendships that he cherished.
Keith was known for his gift of telling a good joke and his talent as a public speaker. He loved to be in the spotlight and he excelled at it. He was an avid hockey fan, devoted to the Montreal Canadiens and cheered on the London Majors with his good friend George Kennedy. Keith enjoyed his many vacations to England, Denmark, and wintering in Arizona.
To honour Keith and the full life he lived, a celebration of his life will be held at the Ilderton Community Centre, 13168 Ilderton Road, ILDERTON on Saturday, February 11th from 2 – 4 PM with words of remembrance at 2:30 PM. Cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at St. John’s Cemetery, Arva.
For those unable to attend in person, the words of remembrance will be posted on Saturday evening (Feb. 11th) by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Keith, please consider the Lion’s Foundation of Canada Dog Guides or Humane Society London & Middlesex.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Leif Eskildsen
Dear Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and family, – We hereby send our deapest condolences for your loss. We only knew Keith less than a few decades, but he surely was a person worth to remember. We feel your loss and send our thoughts to all his family.
Jette and Leif
Cathy Smith
To Jeff and your family,
My deepest condolences
Barb and Rob Walters
Our deepest sympathies to you and family, Sonya. We will always remember Keith’s great smile, his kindness and what a wonderful inspiration he was throughout his illness.
Rick & Brenda Graham
Sonya & Family our deepest condolence on your loss of Keith , had the pleasure of knowing him through the lions family always a little humor and a great smile, will be missed. May he rest in peace
Shirley Dann
My Sincere sympathy to you, Sonya and Family, he will be missed very much.
Gerald and Brenda Lenders
Dear Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families,
We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Keith. We are so sorry for your great loss. We always enjoyed chatting with you both. My mother, Jean Cook, also passes on her condolences.
But wow, how blessed you all were – to have sixty-five years of love and marriage, and the man you proudly called husband, father and grandfather, as a part of your lives.
May you all find peace, comfort and strength, from the love and compassion of your family and friends, and a community who will long remember him.
Sincerely,
Gerald and Brenda
Helga Howald
Sonja, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Elston
Sonya, , Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families
So sorry to have learned of Keith’s passing. Words are tough to come by at these difficult times but please know we are thinking of all of you.
John Elston and family
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Our sincere sympathies to Keith’s family and friends. We always enjoyed chatting with Keith whenever we crossed paths. Keith will be missed.
Jo Trudgen
So sad to hear of Keith’s passing! So enjoyed working with Keith when he drove school bus and then became Transportation Manager for Middlesex! Also our fun with the Ilderton Lions Club! Our sincere sympathy to Sonya, family and friends. Paul and Jo Trudgen
Bradley J Preston & Donna DeBoer
Kim and all your Family. We are so sorry to hear this sad news of your dad. We only met him the one time at Brian’s celebration of life in Erieau, we witnessed what a close knit wonderful family you all have. Cherish all the great memories. ❤️
Hugs
Bradley J & Donna
Debbie and Terry Heffernan
Sonya, Kim, Laurie and Jeff, so sorry for your loss. Keith was a great person- always had us in stitches at any bank functions, and always had a smile . He will be missed.
Bob and Donna Jeffrey
Sonya and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear about Keith’s passing. An exceptional man like Keith will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and of course, the members of the Lions Club. Please accept our sincere sympathy and condolences for your loss.
Bob and Donna Jeffrey and Family
Shirley Dann
Sonya
So sorry to hear about Keith, you have my most sincere condolence and he will sure be missed by many.
Bob & Anne-Marie McNaughton
Keith always had a smile and would light up the room by his presence
Our deepest condolences
Sandi Johnson
Sonya
So so sorry to hear of the passing of Keith. He was a wonderful man always quick with a smile and a good word. He will be greatly missed by the Ilderton Lions as he was a treasured member of their club.
My heartfelt sympathies to you and your Family. Your memories
of your wonderful times together will always be treasured
Sandi Johnson
Sonya, I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. He was a wonderful man, always there with a smile, very kind and generous with his time. He was a truly great member of the Ilderton Lions. You and your Family will always have wonderful memories to cherish forever.
Doreen Garrett
My sincere sympathy to you Sonya and your family. It was one blessing to know Keith and the world is a little darker place now he is no longer with us. May wonderful memories give you comfort.
Sonja [berg] Seiler
So Sorry for your loss
Jette and Ray
So very sad to see this today…a terrific man will be missed!
Ken Payne
Sonya and family
Sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. His ongoing positive look on life and friends will be missed forever but we will always have the greatest of memories which will never go away.
Thinking of you.
Stewart Clubb
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families.
My Condolences and Prayers are with you all.
Find peace in your memories and each other.
Stewart Clubb
Josie Smith
My condolences to you Sonya and your family. We shall miss him here at Vintage Green.
Sincerely,
Josie Smith
Joan Turner
So sorry Sonja and family of hearing of Keith,s passing
What a outstanding and a fun gentleman
Glad to have known him
Your friend
Ed & Rose Valenciuk
Sonja,
Ed & I were so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. You & Keith were the first people to welcome us back when we returned from Fl last April as we were unpacking the car and we’re saddened to know we won’t be seeing his smiling face when we return this spring.
Keith was a real inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. We’ll always remember his smiling face & kind nature.
Sincerely,
Ed & Rose
Steve & MaryAnn Rosser
Sonya and family
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing.
We hope the love of family and friends will bring you comfort at this time.
Sincere condolences
Peggy Kersey
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing.
I had the pleasure of working for Keith at the former Middlesex County Board of Education where Keith entertained us with his great sense of humour and funny stories.
My sincere condolences to Sonya and family. He will be greatly missed.
Peggy Kersey
Bob and Nancy Manning
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families: sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. He was always ready for a friendly chat and had a story to tell you. May all the memories you have bring peace to you all in the coming days.
Lynda Niles
Sonya and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Keith. Many fond memories at Arva United church and at community events. His smile and quick wit will be missed.
Rick and Lynda Niles
Fred Lewis and Lillus Riddell
Sonya and familyl
We were so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Fred and Lillus
Joanne Hatt
Sonya and family
Our deepest condolences. Joanne and Al Hatt
Katherine McNaughton
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Keith was a smiling face at all community and Lions Club activities.
Many a fun times we had with you both in times past.
He will be missed by family and many friends, he was a great guy and friend.
Sandra (McLellan) & Larry Hern
Dear Sonya and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Keith. I have known him since I was a young girl as my Uncle Norm and Keith were the best of friends. He always looked like a movie star to me…and when he married Sonya they made such a wonderful couple! May all your happy memories made over the years eventually mend the broken hearts you have today.
Donald & Leilah Hord
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, and Jeff.
We’re sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Keith and I have been friends for a long time. He worked hard over the last few years to maintain a quality of life. We’re going to miss him.
Don and Leilah
Ken & Gayle Ready
Sonya and Family,
Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. It was always a pleasure to chat with you both while you were out and about shopping. Keith always wore a smile. Please know our thoughts are with you at this time.
Claire Rolo
Sonya, Kim, Laurie and Jeff,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Keith’s bright smile and the twinkle in his eyes when he teased me about being a Leafs fan.
It was clear to me how much he loved his family and his community and that is an exceptional legacy. He will be missed.
David J. Waugh
Sonya Kim Laurie and Jeff
I have just been reading through all of the messages posted here on the website.
I share many of the same feelings and emotions. Keith was a great person and had a wonderful life – always surrounded by FAMILY – all of whom he treasured.
I still think fondly of the dinners and celebrations that Sonya and Keith hosted and feel lucky to have been a part of it.
Warmly, David Waugh
Linda Smith
Sonya and family
Sad to hear the news of Keith’s passing. He was a wonderful man, always with a story to tell. I came to know him through the Transportation Departments at the school boards, while I was working at Murphy Bus Lines. Enjoyed seeing him occasionally through the years after his retirement and still as witty as ever. I’m sure there are many great memories to hold near and dear to your hearts.
Jackie Kinder
I really enjoyed getting to know Keith during the time I worked at the board office. He was a pleasant, kind man. Condolences to all the family.
Don and Elvy Urbshott
Dear Sonya and dear family:
Those we love don’t go away,
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, Unheard. but very near,
Still missed, still love and very dear.
I too will miss Keith very much Sonya, we always had a little chat when we met, old family friends from the farm. God Bless.
Lucan and District Lions
Offering our sincere condolences to the Grigg family.
Heather Bice
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing, he was a great community person and always willing to help out wherever he could. Keith always had a smile on his face and usually a joke to tell. He will be missed by many. Hoping the memories that you hold in your heart will give you peace and strength during this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Bice
Judy Bond
Sonya, so sorry for your loss. I will always remember his awesome smile.
Judy Bond
Joan Robson
Sonya and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can truly say that Keith was one of my favourite friends.I remember him and Chuck trying to learn some lines at our place ( did.not go well)
and of course Keith playing bingo at V G.He tried so hard! We will all miss him!
Treasure the memories.
Joan
Ann Brabender
Sonya & family- my deepest sympathy! Keith will be missed in the community.
Judy mason
Kim and family
Kiersten james and Emily
It is with a heavy heart we send our sincerest condolences and prayers.
He sure lived a full and remarkable life…may you cherish all the great memories and may he rest in peace
All our love Judy and Larry Mason
Excel Pharmacy
Our Sincere Condolences
The Staff at Excel Pharmacy
Pamela Bice
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. He was such pillar in the community. He will be missed.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pamela Bice
Linda Fox
Sonya and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. Treasure your many memories and hold them close to your heart where Keith will always remain, and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely,
Linda Fox (Lightfoot)
Barrie Woodley
Sonya and family, our sincere condolences.
Keith will be always remembered by us as a reputable, sincere, good natured person.
Barrie enjoyed the pleasure of working with Keith on the Great Lakes Transportation committee and at the Thames Valley District school board, also the enjoyable times we had with Keith and Sonya.
God bless, Barrie and Janis Woodley
Bill and Sue Haskett
My memories of Keith begin with the very early years of Ilderton Lion’s Club when my father Frank Rosser was also a member. There was a time he and Sonya and my parents bowled together on Friday nights. Growing up they were an example of a wonderful couple, always deserving of the respect in the community they were given. Keith lived his life well!
Bill and I are thinking of all of you with sympathy.
Gary and Verda Keays
So saddened to read of Keith’s passing. May your fond memories give you strength at this difficult time. Our sincere condolences to Sonya and family.
Bryan and Liz Graham
Sonya, Kim, Laurie, Jeff and families.
So sorry to learn of Keith’s passing. We had so many laughs and good times together. Through our tears are smiles as we think of our good friend. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bryan and Liz
Joe Steffler
Joe Steffler
Sonya, so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. What a great sense of humour Keith had. I always enjoyed our trips to Murphy’s Island.
Rest In Pease Keith.
Joe Steffler
Joe Steffler
Sonya, so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. What a great sense of humour Keith had. I always enjoyed our trips to Murphy’s Island.
Rest In Pease Keith.
Joe Steffler
Doug Scott
Our condolences to Sonja and family.
So long my friend. Gonna miss our trips to the rez. for gas and the Little Beaver for breakfast. I think you picked a different gravel road each time. I was lost, but I sure saw a lot of new country! Lots of laughs as well.
Rest in peace……
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Sonya Kim Laurie Jeff & Families
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing over the years we had a lot of good times and memories. He was truly a dedicated lion and respected by all. Keith received the highest award that Lions International presents the Melvin Jones Fellowship award . It was a privilege to have him as a friend
John & Mary Walls
Sonya & Family;
What an amazing person! Keith was full of humour & wit and could certainly make you smile. He was a great supporter of the Lion’s Club and community events. Keith will be missed by his family & many friends.
waynne charlton
Sorry to hear this. I Knew Keith through Lions. I was the first guide dog chair-person. Was on the A1 board ’75-’79. Keith was district governor during that time.
His personality always added a bright light in meetings .
Cherish the memories Sonya and family. He added cheer and hope in many lives. A man to be proud of.
Rest in piece Keith. you’ve done your share, then some.