Peacefully passes away at Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill, on Friday, July 24, 2026 at the age of 79 years. Grant Ardill, predeceased by his wife Valerie (nee Morton). Loving father of John-David (Blair) and Jo-Ann (Paul) and his adopted son Ollie and loving brother to Ann (the late Warren) and Lynn (Robin). He will be missed by his extended family and his many friends, especially Lynn McAllister and the Stove Huggers Gang in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Grant was a volunteer fireman with Holland Landing fire department for over 27 years. Ever thankful for the loving care from the great PSWs he had, especially April, Michelle, Joan, Vivian, and Janice. At Grant’s request there will be no service. Memorial donations to Mackenzie Health Foundation, dialysis, would be appreciated. Cremation. Arrangements in care of the Forrest and Taylor Funeral Home, Sutton. Memorial condolences may be made at www.forrestandtaylor.com

“Please do not send flowers as I cannot see them. Do not cry because I cannot hear you. Just remember me every time you have a NASCAR shirt on or are watching a NASCAR race. Just think of me, being there with you.”