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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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