Owen Byers

Owen Byers of Oil Springs passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on August 10, 2026, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage, and their children, Jeff, Brian, and Rebecca. Owen was also a proud grandpa of Jared, Jordyn, Kiera, Evan, and Dylan. He will be lovingly remembered by his special friend, Helen Gilfoyle, and his brother, Bev Byers. Owen was predeceased by his sisters, Donna Newman and Glenna Abbatepaolo. A retired driver with Suncor and a longtime municipal politician and community leader, Owen was a dedicated member of Alexandra-Inwood Lodge No. 158 and Lambton Shrine Club. Visitors will be received at Needham-Jay Funeral Home in Petrolia on September 18, 2026, and a memorial service will be held at Oil Springs United Church on September 19, 2026, followed by interment in Oil Springs Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Bluewater Health Foundation for CEE Hospital.