Alderdice, Aubrey George
Aubrey passed away at Brightshores Owen Sound Hospital on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at the age of 87.
Born in Markdale on July 9, 1938, the eldest child of the late George and Marjorie (nee Lougheed) Alderdice.
Aubrey will be missed by his brothers Eldon Alderdice (Tim) and Ivan Alderdice (Mary), sister Anne McIntyre (Peter), and was predeceased by his brother Ross Alderdice (late Eva) and sister-in-law Gloria. He will be remembered fondly by many nieces, nephews and their families.
Aubrey was happiest when he was able to use his skills and talents to help others. He was very smart and strong willed, which really helped him to accomplish many of the jobs that he tackled. He had friends all over the country, and kept in touch using Ham radio and was extremely knowledgeable about how to use it best. If he couldn’t figure something out right away, he would read up on it until he mastered it. Aubrey was always prepared and kept anything he might need close by, or in his front pocket. He started out his working years with Bell Canada installing direct dialing. Aubrey became an Electrician at Base Borden and commuted back and forth for more than 30 years. Many of his co-workers became like family to him and he treasured his years there. Aubrey loved being outdoors fishing and hunting and spending time catching up with family and friends. He was predeceased by his dear friend, Bob Petch, and will be remembered fondly by Bob’s wife, Barb who has continued to keep in touch. A special thank you to Barb Petch and Mary Alderdice who have been a great help to Aubrey during some challenging times.
Family will receive friends for a public visitation at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on Friday, July 10, 2026 from 5 until 8 p.m. A private graveside service will be conducted at St. James Fairmount Cemetery in the near future.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Brightshores Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Details
A private graveside service will be conducted at St. James Fairmount Cemetery in the near future.
Make a donation in memory of Aubrey George Alderdice
Donations: Brightshores Meaford Hospital FoundationDonate securely through Ferguson Funeral Home
Monday, July 6, 2026
Ivan , Mary and all the Alderdice family. My deepest and sincere condolences. May the memories you made together bring comfort and joy as you journey through this time of loss.
Valerie Shaw
Monday, July 6, 2026
Ron & I are sorry for the loss of your brother Ivan. Our condolences to you all.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Aubrey and I became friends riding the school bus. We also shared some interesting pursuits such as becoming founding members of the first 4 H Bee Club in Ontario (under the leadership of teacher L.H.Beamer.)
Aubrey became an excellent electrician and later wired our house.
He was a good man, unique in so many ways and will be missed by all who knew him.
Monday, July 6, 2026
Eldon ,Carrie and Tim
Sorry to hear of Aubrey’ s passing and will be thinking of you at this time .
Allen and Joan’s family
Monday, July 6, 2026
My deepest condolences Ivan, Mary and family. Aubrey was a dear man. I’m so very sorry for your loss.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you at this very sad time.
Linda and Andy
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Ivan. we are sorry for the loss of your brother Aubrey our condolences.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Ivan, Mary and family
My sincere condolences on the loss of your brother Aubrey.
Aubrey and I had many interesting chats over the years, he loved to
talk about his Ham radio and people he communicated with
all over the world. I do remember him saying… wait Isabelle, I have
that written down and sure enough it was in his front pocket of his shirt.
He will be missed.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories of the Alderdice family .May your precious memories get you through this difficult time.RIP Aubrey
Saturday, July 11, 2026
To all Aubreys families, I was glad over the years and visit with a very helpful man and the chuckles forever Haming 10 4