IAN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL

June 26, 2026

Ian Alexander Campbell of Kincardine died in his sleep, June 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Survived by his sister, Cathie (Andy) Gellatly of Thornbury, and her family, and by many great friends. Predeceased by his birth mother, Bernice Maujury; and his parents, Audrea and Albert Robertson Campbell. Born Nov. 21, 1946, in Cornwall, Ian spent much of his youth and young adulthood at the Huronia Institute in Orillia. While there, he worked at the associated dairy operation. After Huronia, Ian lived at group homes briefly, but then moved to live with Beatrice and Cleason Snyder and their family in Hanover. He formed many great friendships, especially with the family of Jim and Ruth Martin, and enjoyed visiting their farm near Chatsworth. He also spent many summers working as a prep cook at the Silver Lake kids camp near Sauble Beach. Ian stayed with the Snyders for 14 years, until shortly after Cleason passed away. In 2001, he relocated to Kincardine where he lived independently for the rest of his life, with support from Community Living of Kincardine and District, especially Leisa Baird (always “Melissa” to Ian), and from many friends. Ian always remembered the Snyders fondly and stayed in touch with Beatrice until she passed in 2012. Ian often said that he chose Kincardine because of the Scottish Pipe Band, and indeed, he was their most devoted supporter for the rest of his life. Every year, as summer approached, he made sure to inform everyone he met about the Saturday Night Parades and over the years, he volunteered with the band in whatever capacity he could handle. Ian was also determined to be a piper himself one day and never gave up on his weekly chanter lessons with his great friend, Jennifer Farrell. He was always up for events, especially the annual Robbie Burns Supper in January and the Massed Band event in August, both of which he helped out with. He was a regular at the Tuesday Night Friendship meetings at the Fellowship Baptist Church and was also sure never to miss the Christmas parade in December. One year, Ian even entered his own float in the parade, done up in a little wagon with help from his dear friend, Margie. Ian accompanied Margie and her husband, Gord, on various outings over the years, including visits with Beatrice and the Martins, and a couple of times to the Silver Lake campground where he had worked. The first time they went to Silver Lake, they stopped at the office to ask if it was okay for them to go in. The young man at the desk took one look at Ian and exclaimed “EE-pie!” He was well remembered there. On another outing they went to see what was left of the Huronia Institute in Orillia. While touring the property, Ian shared a bit about his experiences there and said he wasn’t sad when he heard it had been shut down. A very gregarious and real presence in Kincardine, Ian will be greatly missed by many. Memorial donations to the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band or to Community Living of Kincardine and District would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Donations and condolences may be made on-line at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com. Ian’s remains will be interred near his parents at the Southampton Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.