Alexander “Ike” Eccles
March 29, 2025
ECCLES, Alexander “Ike” – Peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences in his 82nd year. He will be missed by his brother Ken, his extended Ponderosa family, and many, many dear friends, especially his beloved dog Jackson. He is predeceased by his parents Alexander & Edith Eccles.
Ike was a longtime resident of Holstein and Mount Forest. He owned and operated a farm in the Holstein area for many years, and was also an overhead crane operator. A proud 56 year member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 793.
A special thank you to Sharon Theuma, Senior Care Coordinator for her compassion and guidance and the staff at Abington Court Retirement Home for their dedicated care, while Ike was a resident.
A graveside service will be held at Holstein Cemetery on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pet Pantry at the Flamborough Food Bank, or to your local food bank.
Condolences
I can’t quite remember how we first met, only that Ike was always there. Some memories may be a little blurry, but his humour and impact remain crystal clear. Here’s to you, Ike. Rest in peace.
— Mark Ryan, April 16, 2025So sorry I have known Ike all my life and he was a cutie for sure ….enjoy the peace of after life hgs xo
— Judy orchard, April 8, 2025Rest in peace Ike. So many cherished memories, boiling sap in the sugar bush, fishing at Lost Dog Lake in Algonquin Park and the creeks around Holstein, plus farming together all hours of the night and 6am coffee meetings. A true brotherly friendship. 💕🫎
Our deepest condolences to the family. We are grateful to be a part of Ike's end-of-life. Our team greatly misses him especially the staff who cared for him for the longest time.
— Abington Court Retirement Residence, April 7, 2025RIP Ike. Great neighbour who enjoyed a good time!
— Bruce and Michele Aitken, April 6, 2025Rest in Peace Ike. You and I quaffed many a ‘Brown Jug’ . Those old Mt Forest memories are foremost in my mind. How we survived those days are still a mystery.
— Gene Dinneen, April 5, 2025RIP Ike...we will always remember your visits with your "bag of beer", you were a good neighbour that taught me how to fry puff balls, Carol & Ron Watson
— Carol & Ron Watson, April 4, 2025