It is with the greatest of sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anna Shirley Ternoey, who passed away at home on October 24, 2023, at the age of 79.

Anna Ternoey was born November 15, 1943 in Chatham, the youngest of 6 children to the late Firmin and Anna (Horak) Dejonghe.
In 1965 she married the love of her life John (Jack) Ternoey of Blenheim. Anna was the best friend and mother to Nicôle and the late Scott Heuvelmans(Sept. 24, 2023). Predeceased by a baby son. Cherished Grandma (aka GM) of Anastasia (Noah) Leschyna and Josh (Megan Arsenault) Heuvelmans. Anna was able to become a proud Great Grandma (aka GG) to Ellianna Leschyna.

Daughter-in-law of the late Henry and late Madeline Ternoey. She is survived by sisters Marie (Joe) Korpan, Jeanie (late Lucien) Havens and brother Firmin (Diane) Dejonghe. Predeceased by sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaretha (Adolf) Kucera, Bertha (Francis) Allemeersch. Much loved in-law to Shirley (late Ron) Drew, Patricia (Larry) Ennett, James (Marlene) Ternoey, late Cynthia Pilbeam, Mary Anne Bell and Gord Pilbeam. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, many of which she babysat quite a few years ago.

When Anna started her career as a bookkeeper and secretary it was short lived until Nicôle came on the scene. She then became a full-time mother and farm bookkeeper. Her volunteer work with St Mary’s CWL and Palliative care at St Joseph Hospital kept her busy with her very special friends.
Throughout Anna’s life she faced many medical difficulties but she never complained, only gave a smile. She had a knack for hearing the woes of strangers not needing to share her own. She was gentle, kind and quick witted.

A funeral mass will be held at St Mary’s Church in Blenheim on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 11:00am with cremation to follow. A private family interment at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice or any charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com.

Rose Wilkins passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on October 23, 2023.  She was born 90 years ago to the late Walter & Gladys (Cowan) Chilcott.  She was one of 10 children and is survived by her sisters Eleanor West, Elaine Lossing and Sandra McCarthy, her brothers Frank, Ben and Bob & Wendy Chilcott and her sisters-in-law Isabelle and Brenda Chilcott.  She was predeceased by her brothers Gord, Jim and Bill.

In 1953 Rose married her husband Ken who predeceased her in 2011.  Their family grew to include 4 children; Jeff Wilkins (late Diane), David & Kathleen Wilkins, Sheri & Greg Huffman and Corey Wilkins, 6 grandchildren; Lisa, Jeremy, Matt, Andrea, Brandon and Sarah, and 9 great grandchildren; Ivory, Ethan, Willow, Austin, Marley, Shivonne, Oakley, Everson and Jasper.

Rose & Ken owned the Silver Motel for many years.  I her spare time, she loved square dancing, travelling with Ken across Canada and the United States and visiting friends.

Rose’s family will remember her quietly at the Springfield Cemetery in Aylmer where she will be laid to rest with Ken.

Judson, Joyce Ann (nee Lister)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother who passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the age of 92 years at Guelph General Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Charles Judson (August 2023). Proud mother of Laurie Hasson (Bob), Scott Judson (Susan) and Carrie Steele (Bill). Cherished Grandmother of Stan (Kristi), Sarah (Fedor), Scotty, Emily (Jimmy) and Charlie (Taylor) and great grandmother of 6. Joyce was the dear sister of Ken Lister (late Marion), the late Murray (Ella) (Rita) and the late Lavern. She was sister-in-law of Chuck Sequire, Flo Lister, Alex Judson (June) and the late Helen Sully (Victor), Stan Judson (Pat), Kathleen Seguire and Iris Archer (Doug). As well, she will be sorely missed by her two fur babies, Zachary and Gigi. Joyce will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to Brombal Funeral Home & Cremation Care, One Delhi Street, Guelph (formerly Gilchrist Chapel). Cremation has taken place. Joyce will be laid to rest in Craford Cemetery in Cedar Springs, ON. Memorial contributions to Hospice Wellington or to the Guelph Humane Society would be appreciated. We invite you to leave your memories and donations online at:  www.brombal.ca where they will be directed to the family.

Neil Seney (84), lifelong resident and farmer of Raleigh Township passed away on Oct. 17, 2023 as a result of a car crash. Neil was the son of the late Ben and Charlotte Seney (nee King).

Loving husband and best friend for 53 years to the late Mary (2015). Father of Sally Thompson (Lloyd), Patti Nauta (Jake) and Ben (Tara). Neil was thrilled to be a grandpa to 6 grandchildren, Beth-Ann (Brian), Katie (Chad), Ty (Alisha), Meesha (Jamie), Alex (Kara) and Nathan. He was a great Papa to three great grandchildren, Liam, Brooklyn and Benjamin who loved him dearly.

Brother of the late Ada English (survived by Bill). Brother-in-law of the late Pat (Leona) McGivern, late Mike McGivern (late Reta), late Hugh (Rita), late Francis McGivern (Laura), John McGivern, Rose Johnson (John), Theresa McDonald (Mike), and Bernadette Moor (Brent). Friend of Marion McEachran.

Neil loved to “talk farming” with anyone who would listen. He loved to reminisce about his years of growing tomatoes for Campbell Soup and his time as a county and municipal councilor. Dad served on the transition board for the amalgamation of Chatham Kent. He was an active lifelong member of St. Luke’s United Church and the Merlin Legion. Neil was always up for a chat at any local coffee shop.

He will be remembered for his drop in visits and all the love he gave.  He was a proud supporter and cheerleader for his many grandchildren at all their events. For this reason the family has selected ALL for kids as one of the suggested charities. It provides funding for recreational activities for Chatham Kent Youth. He was also a supporter of the Word of Life soup kitchen.  Donations to either charity would be appreciated. Cremation has taken place. Visitation for Neil will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St in Blenheim on Friday October 20, 2023 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and 6:00pm until 8:00pm.  A funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Congregational Church in Chatham on Saturday October 21 at 11:00am with Rev. Eric Skillings officiating. A private family burial will take place at Pardoville-Union Cemetery at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com.

“We will miss you Dad”

The memorial video of Neil can be viewed by clicking the following link:https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/M4LQ7SYPP57KR36N

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lynda Pickering, who passed away on October 11, 2023 surrounded by her family at the Victoria Hospital in London, after her short but fierce battle with cancer. She is now resting in peace joining her husband Gary and all the loved ones who went before her.
Lynda was the daughter of the late James & Mayme (nee Coll) Graham. Loving and proud mother to Bob (Carrie) Pickering and Brad (Rachel) Pickering. Cherished grandmother to Blaine and Quinn who she referred to as “her boys” and Elizabeth and Madison, “her girlies”. Predeceased by her siblings James (Maxine) Graham, Robert Graham, and Mary Ann (John) Johnston. Sister in law of Joanne Drury (late Leonard), Pauline Devries (late Ben), Brian (Linda) Pickering, Betty Ann (late Percy), and predeceased by Harvey (Elda) Pickering, Eileen (Hank) Srigley, and Louise (Don) Sutherland.

Lynda was a long time resident of Erieau, spending her childhood growing up at the family business-Grahams Boats and Bait. She bought a home with Gary and raised their family in Erieau. She was always there to help anyone who was in need. Her kind, gentle and humble spirit shone through in all aspects of her life. Her desire to help others lead her to becoming an RPN, working at the Blenheim Community Nursing Home for 29 years. Lynda often talked fondly about the life long friends she met while working there. She enjoyed the simple things in life – family, travel, going to the gym, and spending time with her dog. She never needed “fancy things”, opting for yard sales rather than paying full price.

Cremation has taken place with a celebration of Lynda’s life being held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St in Blenheim on Thursday October 19 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm. A private family interment will occur at Evergreen Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Lynda to the St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Erieau or to PAWR (Pet and Wildlife Rescue) would be appreciated.

We will think of you often and all the love you gave to everyone’s life you touched.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Carroll (nee Dunlop), a beloved 70-year-old warrior who valiantly battled cancer with unwavering courage and resilience. Jen departed this world on October 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and a passion for crafts that touched  the hearts of all who knew her.

Jen’s strength was never more evident than during her battle with cancer. She faced each day with an unparalleled grace and an unshakable spirit, demonstrating extraordinary courage in the face of adversity.

Jen was not just an artist; she was a loving matriarch. Her warm smile, kind heart, and creative energy touched the lives of many. She leaves behind her loving husband of 51 years, Bruce, her son, Aaron (Jackie) and daughter Jonelle (Danielle) and 6 grandchildren; Raven, Clover, Austin, Cameron, Ainsley and Ryan. As well as her best friend of 60 years, Judy, her brother Terry (Joy), predeceased by her brother Tom (Francoise), and a wealth of memories filled with laughter, shared projects, and the joy of camping.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated medical staff at Chatham Health Alliance and Dr. Abdi who supported Jen throughout her journey.  A celebration of Jen’s life will be held at the Guilds Hall on December 9th, from 2pm – 5pm. We invite all who knew and loved Jen to join us in celebrating her life and a battle fought with remarkable grace and fortitude.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Optimist Club of Blenheim on Jen’s behalf.

May Jen’s soul find eternal peace, free from the pain and suffering of this world. As we grieve her loss, let us also remember the strength and resilience with which she faced her battle, and may her memory serve as a reminder that love, hope, and courage can endure even in the most trying of times.

Mom passed away peacefully at the Blenheim Community Village. Mother of ten, Mary is survived by her children Larry Kozlof (Jane), Sharron Cooper (Brian), Patricia Hamelin (Tommy, deceased), and Maggie Engel (Rudi).  Mom is also survived by her sister, Lillian Mervin.

Predeceased by her husband Clarence Johnston and first husband Walter Kozlof.  Also predeceased by her siblings George Beaubien, Ed Beaubien and Edith Pickering, and parents Henry and Mabel Beaubien.

Sadly, Mom was also predeceased by her children Alexander Kozlof, Janice Yourex (Glen-deceased), Richard Kozlof, Paul Kozlof, Karen Armstrong (Phillip) and David Johnston.

Lovingly remembered by her many, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren and all her wonderful nieces and nephews.

Our heartfelt thanks to the caring and compassionate staff at the Blenheim community Village, and to DR. Martha Clendenning.

According to Mom’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  Visitation will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Monday October 16, 2023 from 12:00 – 1:00pm.  A Funeral Service will follow immediately after the visitation and will be livestreamed by clicking the following link:https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=110de57f-5d09-482b-ad37-6bdeebd1ecef

A private interment will be held at a later date, at Evergreen Cemetery.

Norma Margurite Pickering of Blenheim passed away at home on Friday October 6, 2023 at the age of 84 years.  She was the daughter of the late William and Lela (Haskell) Shepley.  Norma met the love of her life James Pickering while they were both attending Blenheim District High School and were married almost 52 years before James predeceased her in 2012.  She had five children; Susan Rood (Gerard), Chris Pickering (Mary Alice), Timothy Pickering who predeceased her in 1985, Shawn Pickering (Maria) and Michelle Miles (Rick).  She was the proud grandmother of Tina (Dan), Brian (Bailey), Ashli (Joe), Taylor (Kayla), Tim (Paige), Kody and Alex and great-grandmother of Lukus, Hunter, Emily, Alivia and Emerson.  She is survived by her sister Donna Goodwin and was predeceased by her siblings Aileen Murray, Marie Pepper and William Shepley.

Norma enjoyed her career of being a homemaker for the Red Cross where she became long time friends with Alvin and Wilma Armstrong.  She was a member of the Blenheim Seniors Centre and enjoyed doing many crafts.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday October 11, 2023 from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Cremation will follow and a private graveside service will take place in Evergreen where Norma will be laid to rest with Jim.

It is with great sadness that we, Tyler, Boyd and Daniel Nichol announce the sudden passing of our dad, John Nichol.  Dad fell ill recently and on September 27^th, he unexpectedly succumbed to his illness.  He spent his last days at home with our loving mom Karen.  This is a great shock to us as dad was just visiting Tyler and his family in Dawson and everything was great.  Maybe the only consolation in all of this is that he’s giving a big hug to our brother Jesse who passed away in 2018.

Dad was one of a kind and we’re gonna miss him like crazy.  He was a man of the fire, always cutting wood, spending time with friends and family around the campfire telling stories.  He was super generous and was always there to help people.  He really believed in living simple and understood the benefit of small communities.

Many years ago Dad went to Dawson City to mine for gold and loved it so much that he moved his family of 6 there in a school bus.  It was a grand adventure driving across the country moving to the north.  During that time, he worked gold mining and for the Yukon Government maintaining parts of the Dempster Highway and surrounding area.  Even though the family  moved back to Blenheim, part of Dad’s heart stayed in Dawson City.  He loved the country and he loved the people there.  Everyone had so many good times going to Dawson and camping at his place.  He loved hosting people and spending time with the younger generation and the energy they brought.  The past few years found him in Dawson again helping Tyler build the dirt work for the winter terrain parks at Moose Mountain and Mt Maichen and the Cross Country ski trails at Mt Mac in Whitehorse.  Dad loved the trails and spending time on them with us. If you wish to make a donation in his memory, it would’ve made him smile.  Please consider a donation to the Klondike Active Transport and Trails Society in Dawson City to continue the work that he loved so much.  Donations can be mailed to KATTS, Box 1223, Dawson City, Yukon, Y0B1G0 or e-transferred to [email protected] stating who the donation is for.

Dad was an inspiration to all four of us growing up, and in turn, we became an inspiration to him.  He was 65 years young.  He showed us you’re never too old to learn how to snowboard, downhill mountain bike or tow behind Bella his dog on his longboard, he was a natural.  His energy brought so much to all of our lives.  His inward happiness and adventurous sides were gifts that he gave us and for that we will always be grateful.  His free spirit took him far and wide where he was able to experience so much of what life has to offer.  He was a talented heavy machine operator whose favourite pieces of equipment were the grader and excavator.  He was a member of the Operating Engineers Union – Local 793, working wherever the job took him.  A Celebration of Life for John will be held at Karen’s, 19360 Fargo Rd. Blenheim on Sunday October 15 from 2pm-5pm.  Please bring your lawn chair and favourite pot luck dish.

Dad, there’s no one like you and we’re really gonna miss ya.  We love you so much!

Tyler, Boyd, Daniel and Mom

Gavin Mifflin of London and formerly of Blenheim passed away unexpectedly on September 28, 2023.  He was born 49 years ago to his parents Gaele and Gary Mifflin, the two people he gave credit to for the successes that he, his brother Richard & Heather with their children Aislinn and Kaelan, and his sister Rebecca experienced in life.

Gavin’s careers in life took him to Toronto, Chatham, back to Blenheim and finally to London.  He would tell you that London was his best move, because it was there that he met the love of his life Jennifer and where he became a dad to Connor and Spencer.  Being a husband and a dad were the two greatest journeys of his life.

He was a graduate of Blenheim District High School and played football there for the Blenheim Bobcats.  After graduation, he enjoyed coming back to be an announcer for the games.  He will always be remembered for his catchphrase that the opposing team had been “stopped by a pack of cats”.  He was a part of the Blenheim Blades and would also be an announcer for their games.  He had a great voice, whether it was announcing or singing and it was no surprise that he studied at Humber College to be a radio announcer, working for CKSY in Chatham and Rogers TV in London.  He always smiled.  He had a way, even after long absences of making friends feel like they were an important part of his life and he always took the time to keep in touch.

Gavin loved all kinds of sports.  He cheered for the Wings, the Lions, the Pistons and the Tigers, but his all time favourite was the Florida Gators, the team that he had his license plates personalized with.  He spent time working with his friend Matt at Sport Travel before making his final move to London.  After taking the Golf and Club Management course at Fanshawe College he accepted a position at the Innerkip Highlands Golf Club before moving to be the General Manager at the Sally Creek Golf Club.  He also became a Professor at Fanshawe College, teaching his graduate course.

Gavin was welcomed with open arms by Jennifer’s family including her Mom Martina, her Dad Kerwin & Joanne, her Oma Carla, siblings Karen and Stacey, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was a loved uncle, nephew, son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend.  His enthusiastic personality and contagious laugh could light up a room.  He will be missed.  He always looked out for his family and friends and they looked out for him.  His last post on Facebook said “I am beyond words and filled with love and support from you all.  Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, encouragement and positive messages.  I am blessed”.

Cremation has taken place.  Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday October 4 from 5 – 8 p.m. and again on Thursday October 5 from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m.  A private family interment will be held at Riverview Cemetery in Wallaceburg.  Donations in memory of Gavin can be made to an education fund set up for his children or to the London Humane Society.

A memorial tribute of Gavin’s life may be viewed by clicking the following link:https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/PTBJ3HD8DRMPSG8L