Service:
A funeral service for Liz will be held at Erie Street United Church,
7 Erie St. N. Ridgetown, N0P 2C0 on Monday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m.
Interment in Blenheim Evergreen Cemetery following the service.
A luncheon will be held at the Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club,
in Blenheim, 439 Chatham St. Blenheim, N0P 1A0.
Visitation:
The Kirk family will receive family and friends at the
Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St. in
Blenheim on Sunday, June 28, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Ruth Kirk passed peacefully with family at her side, on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the Village on the Ridge, in Ridgetown, Ontario. She was born in Windsor, Ontario 88 years ago to her late parents William (1992) and Karen Hansen (1982).
Liz was the beloved wife of Gordon Kirk, celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary on October 12, 2025. Cherished mother to Laurie and David Harrison of Windsor, Nancy Mifflin of Blenheim and Sandy and Mike Oliver of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
Loving sister to Robert and Margaret Hansen of LaSalle, and Danny and Theresa Hansen of Bowmanville. Sister-in-law to Suzanne Hansen of Windsor.
Predeceased by her sister Elsa Todd (1980) (late Frank), her brothers Paul (Sonny) (2019), Gunnar (2025) (late Joyce), Arthur (2012) (late Mary), Elmer (1997).
Sister-in-law to Harold (2012) and Marion Kirk (2025).
Beloved Grandmother to Jessica and Colin Bouwmeester of LaSalle, Kelly and Kyle O’Neil of Tecumseh, Christopher and Sabrina Harrison of Bright’s Grove, Erin Mifflin and Josh Derynck of Blenheim.
Loving Great-Grandmother to Aidan and Brooklyn Bouwmeester, Jack and Sutton O’Neil, Max, Lawson and Nathan Harrison.
Liz received her education in Windsor, at Prince of Wales P.S. and J.L. Forster S.S. She was an assistant in a dental office for several years, and an executive secretary at the Chrysler Corporation. She was a member of Sandwich (Bedford) United Church.
When Liz and Gord moved to Blenheim in 1964, they became members of Blenheim United Church, where she served as church secretary. She also served as secretary of Carruther’s Motors and Linton Motors.
Liz was an ardent bowler and a member of the Tuesday afternoon ladies league for many years. She loved to work in her beautiful gardens, dancing at Rondeau Park on Saturday nights, and supported her daughters in any of their endeavours. Watching and being a part of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sports and other events brought much joy to her. Christmas was her favourite time of year.
Gord and Liz spent 17 winters in Auburndale, Florida at Westside Ridge Resort. She was a member of the I.O.D.E., Morpeth Heritage Club, enjoying playing cards, taking trips and attending delicious meals and desserts.
We would like to thank all the caregivers for their exceptional care and love shown to Liz. Cheryl Kelly, Bayshore, Paramed, and to the outstanding Assisted Living staff and Village on the Ridge, who made Liz’s final year and a half feel like home, loved and respected. Thank you to Dr. Chandresena and staff for your care.
The Kirk family will receive family and friends at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St. in Blenheim on Sunday, June 28, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
A funeral service for Liz will be held at Erie Street United Church, 7 Erie St. N. Ridgetown, N0P 2C0 on Monday, June 29th at 11:00 a.m.
Cremation has taken place. Interment in Blenheim Evergreen Cemetery following the service. A luncheon will be held at the Willow Ridge Golf and Country Club, in Blenheim, 439 Chatham St. Blenheim, N0P 1A0.
Friends wish to Honour Liz’s life, with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham Kent Hospice https://chathamkenthospicefoundation.com/ or Blenheim Health Hub Foundation https://www.bmhf.ca/.
