Suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, August 9, 2020 of RR 2 Seaforth at the age of 67. Cherished husband and best friend of Dawn (Wood) Riley for over 46 years. Proud father of Stacey St. Denis, and Jamie Riley and Angela Hartin. Adored poppa of Nikolas, and Mason St. Denis and Jeylin, Westin, and Chanel Riley. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Shirley Langlois of Calgary, AB, David and Joan Riley of Kitchener, Harvey Riley of St. Thomas, Nancy and Douglas Bickell of Brampton, Steven and Stella Riley of Kitchener, and Ralph and Dianne Wood of Harpurhey. Clayton will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and his dog Scanner. Predeceased by his parents Archie and Viola (Cardiff) Riley, sister-in-law Carol Riley, brother-in-law Randy Wood, and parents-in-law Chip and Anne Wood.
Clayton was a lifelong farmer, with a passion for his livestock and fields. He was a true “go big or go home” kind of guy. He was a gentle giant who loved life, a “walking heart on two legs”. Clayton will be greatly missed on the yearly moose hunting trips, always organizing everyone to ensure the tags and his hunting buddies were looked after and in order for the upcoming season. It was once said that Clayton could tell better stories than Walt Disney. Each time the story was told, it always got bigger and better. He never missed an opportunity for road side produce deliveries, or to help someone in need.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 87 Goderich Street West, SEAFORTH on Thursday from 2–4 and 7–9 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP with a time to attend the visitation. Please click “Register Now” below to register. Each person coming into the funeral home must wear a mask. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, August 14th at 11 AM. Though the service is private, the family invites you to join them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh. Interment Clinton Cemetery.
Donations to Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be appreciated by the family.
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Pat Rowland
Dawn, my heartfelt condolences! I just found out about Clayton yesterday (October 18) out here in Edmonton. I built silos summer of 1977 with Clayton, Dan Cronin and Mike Parsons. I have never laughed so much at any job as I did that summer! Clayton was a great fella to work with and a hell of a hard worker. Wish I had run into him in the past years! Take care Dawn.
Bo Johnson
I remember going through public school with Clayter. I was often at the Riley house playing out in the fields with him. He was always lots of fun and very innovative. Clayton never missed an opportunity to make some money. I remember having a cucumber patch to sell to Bick’s pickles in Dublin. One morning I got up and Clayton had already picked all my cucumbers and was taking them to Bick’s himself. He laughed and laughed. Said I needed to get up earlier to catch the worm. What a guy.
So sorry Dawn and family for your loss. He’ll be missed for sure.
Dave McCormick
So very sorry to hear of Clayton’s passing. My condolences to the family. I will miss having him at the produce auctions in Lucknow.
Jim & Marian Finlayson
Dawn, Jamie, Stacey and family
Ralph & Dianne and family
Our deepest sympathy to you all. So sorry for your loss.
Anita & Earl Johnston
Dawn, Jamie, Angela and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patti James
Sincere condolences to Clayton’s family and friends upon his passing. Many years of fond memories of Clayton and the boys while at hunt camp here in Atikokan!
Big hugs from the family of Moose and Lorraine from Morris’ Camp.
Patti-Ann and the kids (Jennifer, Meaghan and Christopher)
Danny and Kathy Pretto
Sorry for your loss…your all in our prayers….Danny, Kathy, Shane and Brandon Pretto ( The Trappers
Ken Riley cousin
Ken and Liz Riley of Strathroy On. So sorry for the loss of Clayton and the families sorrow,
Barbara Phillip
I will always remember his love for his family, his work ethic around the homestead, his kindness to animals and the many neighbour’s that resided in the town. Im glad to have had the opportunity to have met him and from all of the Phillip family to all of the Riley family, our deepest and heartfelt condolences.
Wayne and Dayle McFadden
Our thought are with you and family. So sorry fo your loss
SHIRLEY LANGLOIS
My best memory of my brother: I bought my 1st house. Clayton filled my freezer with chicken so I wouldn’t have to spend a lot of money for food ! Thank You!!
SCOTT AUSTIN
Dawn, Jamie and Family,
The Friends of Hullett would like to express our sympathy for your sudden loss. As neighbours on the big farm Clayton ‘always brought a smile to us with his funny stories!
Scott Austin
Darlene McCowan
Our thoughts and prayers are with Clayton’s family and friends during this difficult time. Clayton was always so kind and never failed to bring smiles and laughter along with him. We have many wonderful memories of Clayton over the years. He will truly be missed.
Kathy Dale
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Carmen and Mary Ann Drost
Dawn, Stacey, Jamie, Ang and families. Our hearts are sad with Claytons passing. We’ve been neighbours forever. When we had the farm he always lent a helping hand. If help was needed to deliver a stubborn lamb or help with a ewe who had a difficult birth, an extra hand for haying… Clayton would always come. We will miss him dropping by for a drink and a visit. We always learned something and loved to hear his amazing stories. He had a big kind heart. He loved his animals and being a FARMER! He was so proud of his family and loved to talk about all of his Grandchildren. Our sincere condolences to all of you with the sudden loss of your Husband, Dad and Poppa. You are all in our thoughts. Clayton will be missed by many.
Nancy
My heart goes out to you Dawn terrible thing hang in there my girl
John and MaryLou Driscoll
Dear Dawn and family
Our heartfelt condolences to you at this time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
John and MaryLou Driscoll
Ted Redpath
We had some good times moose hunting
Always a lot of fun. I remember bringing deer home from manitoulin island in the wheel well of my van that mr Riley shot. will miss his stories.
Ted Redpath
Marg and Bob Lanteigne
We send our heartfelt condolences to the Riley family.
Joan E Whyte
Our sincere condolences to the Riley Family on the death of Clayton. Cherish the memories.
Nick and Joan Whyte
Ruth and Steve Hildebrand and Family
Dawn, Stacey Jamie and families, Ralph & Dianne and families,
Our warmest thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Clayton will be missed.
Pat and Heather DeJong
To the Riley and Wood families, please accept our deepest sympathy as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Clayter was definitely larger than life and will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Cathy Hulley
Our Deepest Sympathies to Dawn and Families. Cherish your many memories.
brenda gale crosby
dawn i am so sorry too here about clayton
Karen Campbell Taylor
Our condolences to your family. If ‘wheeling and dealing’ happens in Heaven, I’m sure Dad will be showing him the ropes. Thinking of you.
Erin Mitchell
My condolences to the Riley family.
I have fond memories of Clayton and Dawn during my teenage adventures hanging out at the Stricklers.
Clarence and Else Dale
Dawn , so sorry to hear about Clayton. He will be missed by many of us. Our thoughts are with you and the family. Hugs for all !
Cathy Goetz & Brian White
Jeylin, Weston and Chanelle; I know you will miss your Grandpa greatly. Jamie and Angela and the rest of the extended family, I wish for you a lifetime of sharing your memories. The stories must live. Brian knew of grandpa through hunting and of course myself from my years at Hullett. Weston we enjoyed working with you at the Trappers Convention last year.!keep your drive for “the hunt”, grandpa will always be watching.
Marj Dobson
Dawn and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Marj Dobson
Anne Powell
Dawn and Family.
Sending my condolences for your loss of a good man and a kind neighbor. He will be fondly remembered with smiles
and laughter by all. I am thinking of you during these sad days knowing that peace and joy will again come to you.
Stacey Greer
So many great memories of my teenage years spent with the Riley’s. I will always remember Clayton’s kindness and understanding . To Jamie,Dawn,Stacey and the rest of the family, I am truly sorry for your loss
Joanne Hickey
Dawn, Jamie & Ang, Ralph & Dianne and families
Our sincere sympathy to all during this difficult time. Thinking of you.
Cub Bettles & Joanne Hickey
Deb Nikitin
Dawn, Stacey, Jamie and families. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Clayton. He was a very special, one of a kind person. All of you are in my thoughts.
Jammie Strub
Dawn and family sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Jammie and Shelley Strub.
Sheila and Jim Thompson and family
Dawn and family.
Jim and I would like to send our condolences to you and the family. We will miss his drop in visits that always gave us some good chuckles. He always had a good story to tell.
Darren & Teressa Thomson
Dawn, Jamie , Angela and family our sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Clayton will be very much missed . Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time .
Gerry and Cheryl McLaughlin
Dawn, Jamie, Angela, Stacey and family..
Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sylvia & Eugene
Dawn, Stacey, Jamie and the entire Riley family, Ralph & Dianne and the entire Wood family my heartfelt love to you all. Clayter was one of a kind I loved hearing his stories as said bigger and far better then Walt Disney. Cherish all your memories of him closely, hugs to you all.
You will be missed by many friends and family Clayton RIP.
Len Jamieson
Dawn and family, Ralph and Diane, very sorry to hear of Clayton’s unexpected passing. Deb and I send our condolences and hope your memories are a comfort. I am remembering the chats and great stories when we were meeting up at the Baker farm a few years ago.
Bob & Marie Johnston
Sending our sincere sympathies to the Riley Family at this time.
Ron and Kathy Ward
So sorry to hear about Clayton. Thinking about the entire family at this sad and difficult time. Hold onto all those memories.
Jane andrews
Dawn. So sorry for your loss. We will remember his crazy stories . He will be missed. .. From all of us at Andrews Sports. John ,Jane,Jason,Josh,Jamie.
Jeff & Andrea
Dawn , Jamie and Family: Our Deepest condolences to you all at this time of loss and sadness.
Kinburn has lost a Great Man. Clayton gave so much of himself to his family , friends and the community. We will miss seeing his smiling face, jokes and making us always laugh. He was a great friend and neighbour, always there when i needed his help. God bless you all , you are in our prayers.
Marilyn McMahon
Clayter and I started grade one together at SS#1 Hullett. So many child hood memories hanging around at the Riley’s. He was a special kid. Wish I had seen him more In my later life…. my condolences. Marilyn (Holland) McMahon
Murray hunking
To The Riley Family , I’m So Sorry To Hear Of Clayton’s Passing !! I Went To Hullett School With Him !! He Will Be Missed !! You Have My Condolences !!
Michele Klein
Dear Dawn and Family: I loved Clayton’s nicknames he had for everybody. Also, he never knew the name of the road he was on. He had a special name for each place, but you had to know who lived on that road , even if it was 50 years ago. Never ask Clayton for directions.
Sincere condolences,
Tom’s Grama and Grampa’s kids.
Louise Fowler
Dawn and family. Don and I are so sorry for your loss. It’s been a long time since we lived in Kinburn but some people you just don’t forget and Clayton was one of those people. We will remember him fondly. Right now you remember Clayton with sadness and tears but soon enough you will remember him with smiles and laughter. Our condolences to you and your family. RIP Clayton
Melvin and Bonnie Jewell
Dear Dawn, So sorry for your lose. We send you prayers.
Dave Lang
Deepest sympathy to Dawn and family. He will be missed.
Jerry & Elda Riehl
Our. Condolence to you Dawn, and your family. Our thoughts an prayer are with you all.
Suzanne and Greg Brandon
So sorry to hear of Claytons passing.
Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Dawn and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Bernard and Heather Boyle
Dear Dawn and family, we will miss Clayton and you dropping into to pick up calves. Your visits were the highlight of our day, we could always depend on Clayton for a good story and a laugh not to mention his infamous produce deliveries. Think of you and your family
Dwight and Tanya
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Clayter.
Doug & Cheryl Riehl
Doug & I send heartfelt sympathies at this sad time. He was as big as life & one of a kind. Beautifully written obit describing him perfectly he’d be so pleased. May all those memories bring comfort during & for times ahead for through those one never really leaves us.
Piet and Rose
Taken too soon, so sorry for your loss Ralph and Dianne. You are in our thoughts strength to your families.
Joyce Ribey
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to all of you at this very sad time.
Carla & Zeke Nikitin
My dad and I are so sorry to hear of Clayton’s passing. We have many great memories with Clayton. Our thoughts are with you all during these extremely difficult time!
Linda
Dawn and family
Ralph and Dianne and family
Our condolences on Clayton’s passing.
He will be missed by many
Sharon Dalton
Dawn my sympathy to you and your family. Words fall short when trying to say how sorry I am, I am wishing you strength during this hard time . My thoughts are with all of you
Angela Postma Wilken
Dawn, Stacey, Jamie and your entire family, I’m so very sorry for your loss, Clayter was a one of a kind, the world has lost a good man and will be missed by many. Thinking of you all during this very sad time. Angela Postma Wilken
Brian and Janet Keys
Dawn and family….our deepest condolences. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Susan LeBeau
Our prayers are with your family at this sad time. Clayton held a special place in our grandchildren’s heart. Jim and Sue LeBeau
Carman and Betty Riley
Carman And I are so sorry for your loss. He was quite the character and we both enjoyed his visits. Hugs to you all!
Ross Govier and family
Thinking of you all.
Bill & Connie Devereaux & Family
Our deepest prayers and sympathy are with you and your family at this sad time.
Teresa Jones & Roy Fenwick
Dawn and family, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Clayton. He will be missed by many, he was quiet the character, but a lovable character at that. Rest in paradise Clayton.
Beck Wells
Clayter will be missed be many. What a man he was. Always enjoyed the stories….
Beck & Carri Wells
Butch & Cindy Fleet
Dawn, Jamie Ang & Stacey & family. Butch & I send our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all.
Carman Roesner
Very sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere condolences to Dawn and family.
Doug and Shirley Scarrow
So sorry for your loss…Clayton was a good man and will, be missed by many
Our heart goes out to you and your family at this time
Kathy Hunking
So very sorry for your loss Dawn, Stacey, Jamie, Angela and your families.
Hang tight to the memories you have all shared. Clayton will live on within all of you.
Kathy (Doupe) Hunking
Bob & Wendy Patrick
R.I.P. Clayter..you will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathy to Dawn and the Riley families
Bruce and Heather Wilbee
We’ll miss him terribly so sorry guys.
Agnes Marks
Sorry for your loss we will never get another Clayton in our family.
Thomas Fehr
Dawn and family sorry to hear the loss of Clayton he was a great friend of mine since i was very young Tom Fehr our condolence
Larry & Beth Livingston
Dawn and Family deeply sorry for your loss.
Darren Stevenson
So sorry for your loss. Cherish his memory in your hearts.
Cathy and Kevan Broome
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Kevan and I send our deepest sympathies to all of you.
John van Vliet
My deepest sympathies Dawn and your entire family. I could always count on a good laugh any time I saw you guys.
Allan & Christine mcwhinney
Clayter could always tell a good story. We often benefited from some of his roadside produce deliveries. He had a heart of gold and we will miss him dropping in for visits. You are all in our thoughts.
Ed and Glenda Becker
Our deepest condolences go out to Dawn and family.
Tracy Lawson
I am so very sorry for your loss…..
Clayton was larger than life and someone you could never forget once you met him.
I will never forget Norman the Pig & those Groundhog Derby’s!! The most unforgettable personality I ever met!!
Rest Peacefully Clayton…..
Sending prayers & strength to Dawn, Jamie, Stacey and the whole Family.
May the wonderful memories you have help you at this difficult time..
Gayle Hoffman
So sorry for your loss.Sending hugs to everybody
Tina Hurst
Strength to the entire Riley family. Thoughts are with you all.
Tina, Brady and Kennedy.
DARYL RAYMOND
Will miss his ground hog derbies good man and lots of fun sorry for your loss
Nancy Anstett
Dawn, Jamie, Ang and Riley families. Doug and I send our condolences on the passing of Clayton. Cherish the great memories you shared. They will keep him close to your heart
Pauline Mero
Dawn and Family so sorry for your loss
John Munro
Dear Dawn and families, Rose and I send our thoughts and prayers to you all. John
Robert Sallows
R.I.P. old friend.I’ll remember our times in that old Hullett School House. Condolences to the family and your many friends.
jordy speake
Jamie and family, please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you all in this very sad time, may your family, friends and God help you get through this very difficult time and help ease some of the pain you are enduring.