Earl passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Clinton Public Hospital on Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Hibbert Township on Wednesday, May 24, 1922, son of the late Alex and Lettie (nee Moore) Roney, Earl Joseph Roney of RR#2 Dublin, was in his 95th year.

Married to his loving wife Gwen (nee Lealess) on Oct. 4, 1947. Surviving are his daughters, Gladys Rock, Beth and Jim Burchill, Laura and Bill Campbell; Grandchildren Dan and Jen Burchill, Chelsea and Scott Smith, Christine Campbell and Drew Slumskie; and Great-Grandchildren Malynn and Duncan Burchill and Jack and Aubree Slumskie. Survived by his sister Hazel Huras; sister-in-law Margaret Roney; brother Robert Roney and his wife Ruby; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Margaret Lealess, Jewel Butters; and brothers-in-law Bryce Lealess and his wife Shirley, Wray Lealess and his wife Bonnie and Bill Smith.

Predeceased by his parents Alex and Lettie; and his siblings and siblings-in-law, Ethel and Bert Mahaffy, Edith and John Bell, Ray Huras, Franklin Roney, Viola and Harry Webster, Eric and Ivan Lealess, Bill Butters and Susanne Smith.

Earl farmed in Perth and Huron Counties for over 70 years and enjoyed his crops, machinery and loved his beef cattle. He enjoyed being a school bus owner-operator for 30 years, transporting students from Hibbert and area to M.D.H.S. and Upper Thames. He was a member of Main Street United Church in Mitchell and a 50 year member of Tudor Lodge #141 in Mitchell. He enjoyed travelling in his motorhome in Canada and areas in the USA, especially Florida, and socializing while playing card games at home and away.

At Earl’s request, cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at the Mitchell Golf Club, 81 Frances St., Mitchell, on Sunday, June 19, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. with shared stories and tributes at 3 p.m. A private graveside committal service will take place at Knox Presbyterian Cemetery in Mitchell at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Seaforth Community Hospital or Clinton Public Hospital Foundations, or the charity of choice would be appreciated and can be made through McGlynn Family Funeral Home in Seaforth, 519-527-1390. Online condolences and donations can be made by visiting Earl’s memorial at www.mcglynnfamilyfuneralhome.com