Andrew R. Jarecsni

Andrew R. Jarecsni

June 24, 1948 – November 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle on Thursday November 28, 2024 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice, at the age of 76 years.

He was born in Chatham Ontario, son of the late Andrew A. Jarecsni and the former Anna Eros.  He is survived by his wife, Julia (Walsh) of Merlin and his two daughters Sarah and husband Devon Ronson of Kilworth and Rebecca and husband Brandon Hubbard of London.  He leaves behind his beloved grandchildren:  Landon and Arlee Ronson and Kaiden, Brody and Hudson Hubbard.  Also surviving are his siblings Dr. Emil Jarecsni (Roberta) of Leamington, Dr. Monica Dahl (late Dr. Ed Dahl) of Courtney BC, Lillian Graham (Ron) of Coquitlam BC, Goldie Coombs (Randy) of Grimsby, and Ted Jarecsni (Cheryl) of Chatham as well as his sisters in law Mary and husband Ron Ryan of St. Columban, Maria (late Michael) Walsh of Stratford, the late Lucy Walsh (Late Michael Northcote), Helen and her husband Dennis Muir of Stratford and brother in law Joseph (Late Lynn) of Toronto.  He was dear “Unc” to several nieces and nephews.

Andrew had many careers during his lifetime including loans supervisor at Victoria and Grey Trust, farmer in the Merlin area, volunteer firefighter for several years with the South Raleigh Fire Department and over 20 years as custodian at several schools served by the St. Clair Separate School Board, where he was affectionately known as “Mr. J.” to staff and students.

Friends and family may join us at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street, Blenheim, Ontario on Tuesday December 3, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm.  The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church and Shrine, 5773 Tenth Line, Merlin, Ontario at 11 am on Wednesday December 4, 2024.  Fr. Anthony Kamalathasan C.R. will be celebrant.  Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.  As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice, or St. Patrick’s Church and Shrine, Merlin.