James Leonard Driedger of Chesley passed away at Brucelea Haven, Walkerton, on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in his 72nd year.
Dear friend of Irene (Liefso) Driedger. Loving father of Mark and his wife JoAnn of Port Elgin, and Krista and her husband Wade Rathwell of Elsinore. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Elliot, Emmett, Lena, and Daphne. Jim will be fondly remembered by his siblings, George (Kathy) Driedger of Kingsville, Daniel (Darlene) Driedger of Drayton, and Mary (Mike) Roney of Port Franks, brothers-in-law Ken (Karen) Toman and Paul (Jannette) Gascho, as well as many nieces and nephews and the entire Liefso family. He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer, brother Richard, sisters Marlene Toman, Sharon Gascho, Patricia Driedger, niece Heidi Gascho, and his parents Harry and Margaret (Tiessen) Driedger.
Private family services will be held with inurnment to follow in Paisley Cemetery.
Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
To Irene and family we wish to extend deepest condolences.
Our sympathy to Irene, Mark and Krista and the Dreidger family. We are very sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences
Irene, Mark, Krista and the Driedger family. Sorry for your loss and we are sending our sincere condolences to each of you and your families at this time.
Sincere condolences to Irene and the whole family. Hold warm memories close to your hearts, and know you are wrapped round in the thoughts and prayers of so many. Sincerely Linda (McAllister) Tiffin
So very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Our sincere condolences to Irene and family and to the entire Driedger family. Our thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear of Jim passing. My deepest sympathy at this heartbreaking time in your lives.
My Condolences to the entire Driedger Family
Irene , to you and your family please accept our families deepest sympathy on the passing of Jim.
Had the privilege to have known Jim through kinsmen for many years. Always remembered his laugh. Rip Jim
Sincere sympathy to Irene and family
Sending sincere sympathies to Irene and the Driedger family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Cathy and Gary
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. So many fond memories from past years when Jim was a Kinsmen.
My condolences to all of Jim’s family and friends.
Our deepest condolences to Irene and the extended Driedger family.