Elwin 'Eldie' Ray Dell of Wallaceburg, Ont., a lifelong Sombra Township farmer and member of Standardbred Canada, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 at the age of 85. 

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Marlene Dell (McDonald), and his sons, Jeffery (Tammy) and James (Kimberly). Cherished grandpa to Sawyer (Hanna), Brittany (Chance), Maddie (Prince), Mikayla (Jared), Riley (Lauren) and Kenya (Ty), and great grandpa to Harlow, Hazel, Prairie Jay and Clarra. Elwin was one of five sons born to the late Ellis and Lilleth (Smith) Dell and will be remembered dearly by his brothers, Allen, Bill (Chris), Murray (Janet) and the late Harvey (Betty). Fondly missed by his large extended family as well as by his church family at Bethel Church in Wallaceburg. 

Throughout his life, Eldie was involved with many aspects of agricultural life, whether that be assisting for many years with the Dresden and Brigden Fair Boards, Driving (Royal Carriage) for Hazzards Farm Service or sitting on the Board of the Southwest Simmental Association. He also served the community as a volunteer firefighter for the Beacher Fire Dept for over 35 years, finishing his career as Deputy Chief.

Visitation has taken place. A funeral service will be held at Bethel Church Wallaceburg (35 McNaughton Ave, Wallaceburg) on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. All are then invited to his burial service following at Duthil Cemetery and to the reception held at the Cavanagh Reception Centre. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, consider The Salvation Army or Bethel Church Wallaceburg. Cherished stories and tributes may be left for the family at cavanaghfuneralhome.ca.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Eldie Dell.