Nettie Apthorp

Nettie Apthorp of Blenheim passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday July 29, 2024.  Born in Fargo 83 years ago to the late Mildred & William Tye, she married the love of her life Dan Apthorp on April 4, 1964 and began a journey that would span over 60 years.  Together they raised three children; Mike Apthorp (Lisa), Lori Jones (Ron) and Jason Apthorp (Rachel).  Their blessings grew with the addition of three grandchildren Megan, Cassie (Cameron) and Ronni Jones.  Nettie will be missed by her sisters Dona Holling (Bill) and Joyce Clark (John), her sister-in-law Mary Lou Tye (late Jim) and by her chosen daughter Heather.   She will also be missed by Ken Apthorp, Wendy Apthorp and many nieces and nephews.

Nettie was a kind and wonderful lady who was cherished and loved by all.  She will be remembered fondly by all her family and friends for her gift of hospitality, always sending cards or just checking in with a phone call to let you know he had been thinking about you.  She was a lady who put others before herself.

Nettie could be found frequently sharing in her ministry by serving, not only with her church family, but also the community.  You would typically find her in the church kitchen, helping to prepare meals or luncheons for a variety of different functions.  As well, you could find her at home in her own kitchen preparing pies, cookies or even simple chocolates for Christmas.  Nettie was a lady who loved to bake and share with all.  If she wasn’t found in the kitchen at church, you could always find her in the lobby, welcoming all her church friends and family on Sunday mornings.

Nettie’s love for young children was evident through the many years she spent teaching Sunday School and caring for infants in the nursery.  She also took care of children in her own home for various families throughout Blenheim.  If she wasn’t at home or church, you could find Nettie at the Blenheim Community Senior Center doing whatever was needed of her.

If you had the chance to know Nettie, you would have understood that her life was fulfilled by serving her friends and family, just as Jesus Christ had shown her through his own examples during his time here on earth.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. A funeral service for Nettie will be held in Glad Tidings Community Church on Friday August 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. (visitation will take place from 10 – 11 a.m.)   Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.  Friends wishing to remember Nettie with a memorial donation are asked to consider Glad Tidings Community Church.