Katharine Frances Boodt passed away peacefully at the Blenheim Community Village on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Born in Toronto on October 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Winnifred and Russel Coulter, and the last surviving member of her family.

Katharine studied to become a teacher, a profession she embraced with dedication and joy. Her life changed course when she married her first husband, David Moffat, becoming not only a farmer’s wife but a devoted mother to their two children, Lorraine Moffat and Douglas Moffat. David’s passing at a young age left her widowed, but Katharine faced that difficult chapter with strength and grace.

In time, she was fortunate to find love again with Andre Boodt, with whom she shared many happy years. In 2003, they moved to a home on the shores of Lake Erie, a place that brought them both great peace. Andre predeceased Katharine in 2009.

Katharine was blessed with four grandchildren — Sophia, Lukas, Matisse, and Quinten Moffat — each of whom brought her immense pride and joy. She was also surrounded by a circle of dear friends, including Michael and Nancy O’Sullivan, whose weekly visits were always a highlight of her days.

In her later years, Katharine made her home at the Blenheim Community Village, where she was lovingly cared for. She felt especially fortunate to be under the attentive and heartfelt care of Dr. Martha Clendenning, whom she cherished like a daughter.

Katharine will be remembered for her resilience, her kindness, and the deep love she held for her family and friends. Her life was shaped by devotion, quiet strength, and the relationships she nurtured along the way.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Thursday September 10, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  A private family interment will take place in Streetsville on Friday where she will be laid to rest beside David.

John Blunn of Blenheim passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 89. He leaves behind his devoted wife Carole, with whom he would have celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary on September 14. John is also survived by his son Clive (Jacki), his grandchildren Matthew, Carley (Dylan), Shawna (Mario), and Adam (Crystal), and by his great‑grandchildren Ayla and Leo. He was predeceased by his daughter Karen Smith, his grandson Jamie Blunn and his sister Winnifred.

Born in Birmingham, England, John grew up with a quiet determination and a strong sense of duty. It was in Birmingham that he met Carole, the love of his life, and began a partnership that carried them across continents and through nearly seven decades of shared adventure. In his early years, John served as a Queen’s Guard, a role he carried out with pride and discipline. After immigrating to Canada, he continued to build a meaningful life, working for a pharmaceutical company in Windsor and establishing deep roots in his new community.

John was a man who believed that life was measured not only in years, but in the journeys taken and the people who walk beside you. His wish for this chapter of his life was simple and heartfelt: to be remembered by family and friends for all the paths they travelled together — the moves, the milestones, the laughter, the challenges, and the countless moments that stitched their lives together.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kim Karen Lindsay on September 3rd, 2026 at the age of 71.

Kim was born on March 10, 1955 in England and moved with her parents to Canada as a young child.

Kim was a caring and loyal person but also quick with her sarcastic sense of humour.  She was a “what you see is what you get” kind of person.

Kim loved animals, especially horses, and was well known for being a dog lover and making sure the stray cats around her home were well fed.

She loved the wild west and even wrote fanfiction on Alias Smith & Jones sites and through this she made some great friends.

Kim was predeceased by her husband Rob as well as her parents, Sid and Pam.  She will be dearly missed by her sister Trish (Chris), her niece Danielle (Kirk), her family in Canada, the U.K., and Australia, her work family (Knechtel’s and Sobey’s), and her many friends both in person and online.

The family is deeply grateful for the emergency, surgical, and ICU teams at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for their care and compassion.

The family would like to thank those that have been supportive and helped during this difficult time.

As per Kim’s most adamant wishes, there will be no visitation, service, or funeral.  A Celebration of Life will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 9th from 4-7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local humane society or pet rescue.

Melvin Douglas Goddard of Blenheim passed away on August 13, 2026.  Born in Sudbury 86 years ago, Mel is survived by his wife of 24 years, Joan (MacDonald) Goddard, his daughter Allison (Matthew Campbell) and his son Michael Goddard.  He was the grandfather of Gavin and Owen and will be remembered fondly by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law of the MacDonald Clan.  He was predeceased by his parents Betty and Douglas Goddard as well as his twin brother Donald.

Mel trained as an airplane mechanic and enjoyed a successful career with Bombardier.  He had the ability to identify any model of airplane that flew by with great accuracy.  He was also an avid hiker who taught beginners how to be prepared and successful on their treks.  It was through hiking on the Bruce Trail that he met Joan.

Mel could often be found attending events at the Chatham Airport and was a keen supporter of Hope Air, a charity that provides free flights to people in need of medical assistance.  He was a supporter of the new Blenheim Health Hub and also a member of the Blenheim Legion.  He was a strong supporter of his community.

A Celebration of Life for Mel will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Sunday August 23, 2026 starting at 1:00 p.m. with words of remembrance shared at 2:00 p.m.    In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Health Hub https://www.bmhf.ca/donate-now, Hope Air https://hopeair.ca/ways-to-support/ or War Amps https://www.waramps.ca/home/.

Jerry Kenneth Roseblade passed away at the Copper Terrace Nursing Home on March 8, 2026.  He was born in Toronto on August 31, 1950 but spent a good part of his life in Erie Beach.  He enjoyed landscaping, gardening and listening to Green Day music.  It was his wish that this chapter of his life be quiet and uncomplicated.  Cremation has taken place.

Many thanks go to Jerry’s Erie Beach neighbours, the staff of Copper Terrace Nursing Home and his good friend Bill Stephens for their presence and your support over the years.

Friends wishing to remember Jerry with a memorial donation are encouraged to consider Hope + Me, a peer support and counselling service that offers hope to individuals living with a mood disorder http://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/mood-disorders-association-of-ontario/

Jerry Roseblade will be laid to rest in the Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim, on August 25, 2026 at 1pm.

Bob passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2026.  He is survived by his wife the former Dianne Dempster and two daughters Cheryl (grandson Eli), and Lori & Alex Toplak, his brother Jim & Judy and his sister-in-law Jeanette (predeceased by George).  He was predeceased by his brother Jack (Jean) and his sister Marilyn.  He will be remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Bob and his brother George worked together for years in their cement business.  Joining them later was Bob’s nephew Brad.  The three of them enjoyed what they did and shared a lot of laughter.  Bob’s woodworking skills were truly amazing.  He enjoyed watching his vast collection of old VHS tapes.

Bob will be cremated and the family will respect all of his wishes.

Janet Anne Cox (née Holdaway), age 79, of Chatham, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Janet was born on April 2, 1947, and grew up on a farm in the Blenheim, Ontario area. In the mid-1960s, she followed her passion for helping others and graduated as a Registered Nursing Assistant (RNA). She dedicated the early years of her career to nursing, later bringing her warm personality to her work as a medical receptionist and as a product demonstrator at local grocery stores.

On March 8, 1968, she married her beloved husband, James Cox, with whom she built a beautiful life and family over 58 years of marriage. Janet was a tremendous cook, often hosting incredibly lavish dinners for the whole family which were always a hit and something to look forward to. Janet was also an avid gardener who brought beauty and flavour into the lives of everyone around her. She will be remembered most for her sense of humour, her quick wit, and her fierce dedication to her family.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at Copper Terrace Nursing Home for the amazing palliative care and comfort they provided to Janet.

Janet was predeceased by her loving parents, Keith and Jean Holdaway.

She is survived by her devoted husband, James, who stood steadfastly by her side through an incredibly tough battle with her illness. She was the cherished mother of Julie Rogers (Jim), Randall Cox, and Brian Cox (Bridget); and the incredibly proud grandmother of four grandsons: Evan Rogers, Nathan Rogers, Bradley Cox, and Brandon Cox. She is also survived by her loving brother, Jim Holdaway (Sandy), and leaves behind several dear nieces and nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A private family service will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home in the coming weeks.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy and memorial donations be directed to the Chatham-Kent Hospice (CK Hospice).

Noel Andre Loyson passed away on August 5, 2026 at the age of 75 years.  Born in Belgium to the late Andre (1985) & Josephine (2024) Loyson, Noel came to Canada in 1957 at the age of six.   He is survived by his wife Marnie, sister Lisa Gehl, sister-in-law Beth Lachine, nephews Joshua Gehl, Robert McLaughlin and Kevin McLaughlin, niece Alisha Lachine, step-sons Sean Lamb (Liz) and Jason Lamb (Jen), grandchildren Owen and Avery Lamb and his step-grandchild Peyton Slaughter.  He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins in Europe.

Noel worked in tobacco at an early age as well as in many factories in Chatham until his retirement in 2021.   He was a member of the Imperial Club for many years.  His greatest passion in life was training and practicing karate.  He shared his skills with many children who he taught over the years.

Noel’s wish was for his family to remember him privately.  Friends and family wishing to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider the C-K Hopsice https://chathamkenthospicefoundation.com/donations/ or the C-K Animal Rescue https://ckanimalrescue.com/