Mark Harvey Davis, a proud life-long resident of the 10th Concession of Elderslie Township, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in London, on Friday, August 22, 2025. He was 68 years old.
Loving partner of Carolyn Walker. Beloved son of Reta Davis of Walkerton and cherished brother of Joan (Dennis) Stewart of Pearl Lake. Mark will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews: Andy (Courtney), Sarah (Greg), Mike (Logan), Monika (Joe), Steven, and their children, Avery, James, Conor, Cleo, Bruce, and Lucy. He was predeceased by his father, Harvey, and his brother, Bill.
Visitation will be held at the Chesley Community Centre on Friday from 5 – 8 p.m., where a memorial service honouring Mark’s life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 11 a.m., with a reception to follow. Private interment in Chesley Cemetery at a later date.
Mark was a staunch supporter of his community, so please consider donating to the Kinsmen Club of Chesley, of which Mark was a proud member, or the Chesley Hospital Foundation in lieu of flowers.
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The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is paying tribute to Mark Davis, its first Deputy Mayor and a devoted public servant and cherished member of our community. In recognition of his lasting contributions, flags across the municipality are being flown at half-mast.
Born and raised in Elderslie, Mark Davis dedicated his life to serving the people of the municipality. His public service began as a Councillor for the former Township of Elderslie and, in 1999, he became the first Deputy Mayor of the newly amalgamated Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. He continued to serve with distinction as Councillor for Elderslie Ward in 2004 and 2006, and as Deputy Mayor in 2010, 2014, and 2018, where he also served as Chair of the Local Recreation Committee and Chair of the Building Committee for the new municipal office.
He was also the past Chair of the Chesley Fire Board and played a pivotal role in the creation of the Multi-Municipal Wind Turbine Working Group. His passion for public works and his strong connection to the community helped shape how the municipality operates today.
Known for his thoughtful leadership and genuine care for residents, Mark Davis was always ready to listen and advocate for what mattered most to the people of Arran-Elderslie. The Municipality extends its heartfelt appreciation for Mark Davis’s decades of service and the meaningful legacy he leaves behind. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Rhody Family Funeral Home. www.rhodyfamily.com
