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Zachary "Zac" James Stanford, of Hanover, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He was 24.
Born on July 15, 2001 in Calgary, Alberta to Frederick "Jamie" (Roxanne) and Mary (nee Bicknell) Stanford. He had a big heart and love for his family and friends. He was a loved customer at The Giddy Goblin where he loved to play Magic The Gathering with his friends. The greatest joy of his life was marrying Lynn just last year and of course being daddy to William.
Survived by devoted wife and best friend Lynn Wehrle of Hanover and adored by his baby William at home. Loved son of Mary (nee Bicknell) Stanford of Calgary and Jamie (Roxanne) Stanford of British Columbia. Special grandson of Ruth and Fred Stanford of Calgary and grandson in law of Carol and Paul Wehrle of Meaford. He will be missed by his brother Derick (Chenoa) Stanford and their son Griffen and his sister Victoria (Austin) Stanford as well as Lynn's sister Brianna Wehrle (Dillon Limon) and the rest of her family. He will be fondly remembered by his aunts Joanne (Brian) and Nora as well as several cousins and extended family. Always remembered and treasured by his best friends Mathew Lee and Jackson Gee. Predeceased by his uncle Peter and maternal grandparents Linda (Pete) Bicknell.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation held at Holy Family Church on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 10-10:45am where a Mass will take place at 11 am. For those who are unable to attend the service, it will be livestreamed via the church’s website at www.holyfamily.ca
Father Romalito Guillen officiating. Private family interment in Holy Family Cemetery, Hanover, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations (made payable to Mighton Funeral Home) to assist with Funeral expenses would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy or via a GoFund Me at https://gofund.me/0d2e2da84. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Mighton Funeral Home, Hanover. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mightonfuneralhome.ca
My deepest sympathy to the family he will truly be missed. I will always remember him as happy, smiley and eyes full of mischief. Our prayers are with you all in this hard times.
Marianne Rhody and family
Rest in peace i didnt know you well but you got lots of laughs out of me
And im sending prayers to your family as i know they will be struggling rn 🙏
I know we hardly spoke after we stopped being friends but I always checked upped on you and I was happy for you to find out you had a child just like me, I wish I could have meet you in person as you were such a good friend to me every thought you were just sit and listen well we played videos games I'm very thankful that I meet you I just wish I could have been there..
- TyroneWas very saddened to hear about Zac .He was such a nice man who loved his family .Prayers for the family
- Sharon HindsThinking of you Lynn at this very sad time
- Marlene WebbLittle brother Zack you were always such a happy kid and could bring a smile to anyone's face. Riley is sure going to miss you and remembers the good ol days he had with you at grandma and grandpas. Big hugs to the family and sending my condolences. Zack is up in heaven now playing with good ol Zeek.
- Sherri RobertsZac will be missed by so many people in our community. He was always so friendly and positive whenever I saw him and I heard nothing but good things from our gaming groups about how welcoming he was. He was always so proud to talk about his family. I feel bad that I cannot attend on Friday because I will be out of town but my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Jennifer Heerema
