Jaques, Ken
May 2, 1944 ~ May 20, 2026
JAQUES, Kenneth – Age 82 of Petrolia, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia. Beloved husband of the late Christine (2020) Jaques for 52 years. Loving father of Brian Jaques, Wayne (Leslie) Jaques and Keith (Justyna) Jaques and Andy Hommy from Alberta. Cherished grandfather of Emerson (Peyton), Trista (Quinton), Alyssa (Dylan), Alex (Jenna), Andrew (Emma) and Tyler (Sydney) and great grandfather to Brynlee. Dear brother of Ruby, Hazel, the late Jean and the late Verna. Brother-in-law to Mike Edgar. Survived by many friends, cousins, nieces and nephews. Ken worked and owned Jaques Farm Drainage, he was very passionate and worked hard his entire life to build up his business. He enjoyed going to auction sales and attending almost every fish fry around. He was a member of the Alexandra Inwood 158 Masonic Lodge, an honorary life member of the Land Improvement contractors of Ontario (LICO), which he was president in 1982.
Visitation
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home.
Masonic Service
Will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home.
Funeral Service
A funeral service for Ken will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11 am at The Brigden Fairgrounds. A graveside service will take place at Wyoming Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Wyoming Legion.
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health Foundation. http://www.bwhf.ca/donate
or charity of choice.
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Brian, Wayne, Keith and Families
My deepest condolences.
Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing, my condolences to the family.
Our condolences to the Jaques boys and their families,Ken was a good neighbor,he will be missed RIP Ken
One great man he will be missed thanks for the family reunions thinking of the Jaques family ❤️
Sincere condolences to the,Jaques Boys. From Ron, Jackie and Mandy Atmore.
Sorry to Ken’s family to hear of Ken’s passing he was excellent tiller. He was well thought of in the business and will be missed by many in the community. Bev and Linda Byers.
Our deepest condolences to the Jaques family.On the passing of your dad.
We are sorry to hear about Ken, our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time!
Tom and Janice Hands
so sorry to hear about Kens passing.He was a very good friend of mine.He will be missed
Our deepest condolences to the Jaques Boys and extended Family. Ken will be missed by so many, he touched countless lives.
Sincere condolences to all of the Jacques family on the passing of Ken.
My condolences to all of the Jacques family on the passing of Ken.
Brian,Wayne,Keith,and families,sincerest condolences on the passing of your father….
On behalf of St. Paul’s United Church we wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Ken always was up for a chat whenever I ran into him. He will be missed by many. Marion Henderson on behalf of St. Paul’s United Church
Neil and I were saddened to read of Ken’s passing. He was a a very present and friendly man. We send our Sincere Sympathy to all his Family. Mary Jane and Neil Mcgregor
sorry to of the passing of Ken Jaques .sending my heart felt condolences to his family.
Condolences on the loss of ken . I worked for him in the summer of 1983 and always enjoyed a visit with him usually at an auction sale .
Keith Stewardson
Sorry for the passing ok ken
Sending condolence to the Jaques. Ken was a great guy and will be missed by many . cherish all your great memories .
Edgar and Carol Currah
To the Jaques family: Frank & I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences!
Brian, Keith, Wayne and Families, Sorry to hear this news. A great tiler gone too soon. Our condolences to you all.
Gary and Linda Dupuis
Our sincere sympathy to your families, your dad was another great pillar gone from our community. Rick and Marcia Podolinsky
Sending our sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you.
Deepest condolences to all Ken’s family. He sure was well known far and wide. Kind and friendly personality, he will be truly missed.
Don & Penny Phillips
So sorry for you loss Emerson, Trista and family.
So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Went to public school together and other members of his family. Condolences!
It is with a heavy heart I send my deepest sympathy to Brian, Wayne, Keith and their families.
Ken will always be remembered as I have cherished memories working for him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief.
Lonnie and I are so very sorry to hear of your fathers passing
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
To the Jaques family,
So sorry to read about the passing of Ken. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. May pleasant memories bring you peace.
Michael and Cathy
Our condolences on the passing of your dad Darlene Kirwan and Dave Drope
To all Kens family He was a great man, always time for a chat along with a great smile. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thoughts and prayers sent to all at this difficult time. Condolences to all. Carl Gadsby and Dianne McLean.
My deepest sadness in the passing of Ken.
sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss! Known Ken for a long time.
Aw im so sorry to hear about Ken. Ken was the nicest guy and always loved to chat when seeing him . He sure was well known and will be missed by so many . Thinking of all the Families and Friends at this difficult time . Love Always Maureen Bailey and Family xoxo