Dawn Judith Minnie (nee Livesey) Marwood.

Born May 26, 1942. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in Chatham Kent Health Alliance surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of Rev. F. Curtis Marwood, mother of Stephen Marwood of Windsor, Chris Marwood (Jenni) of Carleton Place, Suu Taylor (Neil) of Alliston and Shelley Marwood of Toronto. Most treasured grandma to Gabrielle, Aurora & Jasper-Addison Taylor, and Fern and Willow Marwood.

Predeceased by parents John Livesey & Minnie McAdoo, sisters and brothers Ruth, Gladys, Fred, Marjorie, James, George, Rennie & Kenneth.

Survived by brothers Lawrence (Phyllis), Gerald (Frieda), Alan (Margaret) & sister Maribeth.

Dawn will also be dearly missed by her MANY nieces and nephews and large extended family.

Dawn was an active volunteer in the church and community. She sang in the church choirs, served on Presbytery and Conference committees, taught English as a Second Language, and organized one of the first Block Parent programs in Ontario.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 53 Stanley, Blenheim, on Sunday, October, 16, 2011 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm.

Funeral Services will be held at the Blenheim United Church at 49 George St., Blenheim, on Monday, October, 17, 2011 @ 1:30 pm.

Dawn requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada.

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Dawn (Livesey) Marwood (1942-2011)

Dawn was born in Essex, ON in 1942. She was number 11 of 13 children of John and Minnie Livesey. At the age of 3, her family moved to Kingsville where she attended school. Following graduation from Kingsville District High School as an honour student, she joined the Air Force and served as a Radio Control Operator with NORAD based in St. Hubert, QC. After 3 years in the Air Force, she returned to Kingsville and trained as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Curtis and Dawn were married August 20, 1966. In 1967, Dawn and Curtis were assigned by The United Church of Canada to the United Church of Zambia where Curtis taught in a boy’s residential secondary school. Dawn volunteered at the school community with the local people in teaching sewing, cooking and the Nutrition Clinic. But most important for Dawn was becoming a mother and raising her children. Stephen, Chris and Susan were born in Zambia. Shelley completed the family in 1980.

The family returned to Canada in 1974, where Dawn continued to volunteer in community and church. In 1978, when Curtis entered ministry, Dawn gladly joined him as his partner in ministry in Alvinston, Blind River, Point Edward, Windsor and Blenheim. She initiated and organized one of the first Block Parent programs in Ontario in Kingsville and again in Blind River. She was an alto in church choirs, was a member and president of the United Church Women in several communities, served on Presbytery and Conference Divisions of World Outreach of The United Church of Canada, and was a volunteer with the English as a Second Language program.

In 2002, she had surgery for colon cancer. In 2008 the cancer returned, but with her inner spiritual strength and a deep faith, it did not overcome her sense of humour and zest for life. Even during her struggle with cancer during the last 9 years, she kept an active interest in global affairs, refugee concerns and the mission of the church as well as enjoying her grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She lives on in our memory and with the family of saints.

Diann Lillian Armstrong passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Saturday October 8, 2011. Born in Windsor, Ontario 74 years ago, daughter of the late George and Myrtle (nee Rabjohn) Knowles. Beloved wife of Clifford Armstrong for 53 years. Dear Mother of Ronald Armstrong of Blenheim and Judi Burke of Windsor. Survived by her grandchildren Aaron Armstrong and his wife Ashley and Michelle Armstrong of Kitchener. Also survived by her brother-in-law John Armstrong and his wife Marge of Thunder Bay. She will be missed by her special Dachshund Madi. For 39 years, prior to their retirement in 2004, Diann and her husband owned and operated Blenheim Stationery. Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Diann, officiated by Rev. Bruce Cook and assisted by Rev. Gordon Duncan will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday October 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Diann has chosen cremation and will be buried in Victoria Memorial Gardens, Oldcastle Ontario on Saturday October 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. To honour Diann’s life, donations to the Historical Society of Blenheim and District or Talbot Trail Place (Blenheim Rotary) would be appreciated.

James Larry Cooper of Ridgetown, much loved husband of Anne-Marie passed away on Friday October 7, 2011 at the age of 73 years. Jim will be missed by his daughters Tanya Cooper, Debbie Leslie, Barbara Bowen and Lisa Cooper, by his grandchildren Mark and Joel Jackson, Ryan, Jason and Derek Leslie, Tiffany Bowen, Trina Kelly, by his great grandchildren Wyatt Bowen and Cameron Kelly, and by his sisters in law Dorothy and Carolyn Cooper. Predeceased by his brothers Dave and Jerry Cooper. Jim was born in Leamington and drove truck for Heinz and later Stockwell. He was a life member of the Rondeau Rod & Gun Club and the Wabash Gun Club. Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support to the family on Saturday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Jim will be conducted in the Funeral Home on Sunday October 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joyce Cunningham officiating. Interment in Pardoville Union Cemetery.

Celebrating Her Life: Wear Pink (her favourite colour) or other colours as Eileens wishes were to discourage wearing all black. Thank You.

Eileen Wright of Merlin passed away at Riverview Gardens on Friday September 30, 2011 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of 50 years to Murray Wright, mother of Jean & David Dawson of London and their children Christina, Jonathan and Joy, David Wright of Merlin and his daughter Ally and Paul & Trina Wright of Brampton and their children Michael and Laura. Eileen was predeceased by her infant son Dennis. Eileen will be remembered through her teaching days at S.S.#7 Raleigh School and Kent Centre School from 1953 – 1962. She was predeceased by her parents Thomas Edward and Elma Olive Corlett. Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support to the family on Monday October 3, 2011 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Eileen will be held in the Charing Cross United Church on Tuesday October 4, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Margaret Trapnell officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Friends wishing to remember Eileen, in lieu of flowers, are asked to consider making a memorial donation to the Charing Cross United Church, the Merlin United Church, the Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Charles Joseph Remsik, beloved husband of Mary (Novosad) Remsik passed away at home on Tuesday September 27, 2011 at the age of 87 years. Charlie and Mary, who celebrated their 64^th wedding anniversary this year were blessed in life with two children; Ken & Donna Remsik of Shrewsbury and Brad & Barbara Remsik of Chatham as well as three grandchildren; Chris & Charlene Remsik with their children Joshua, Katie and Braden, Mike & Michelle Remsik with their children Kessa and Reina and Jenny Remsik & Chris Cooper with their children Samantha and Andrew. Charlie was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Frances Remsik and by his sister Mary & Jim Gibson. Charlie farmed, drove truck and worked as a carpenter before his retirement. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 185 and gave generously of his time to St. Mary’s Church, enjoyed playing cards, dancing and going for drives. Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support to the family on Wednesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Legion Service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Parish Prayers will be held on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass for Charlie will be held in St. Mary’s Church on Friday September 30, 2011 at 10 o’clock. Interment in St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Chatham. Friends wishing to remember Charlie with a memorial donation are asked to consider St. Mary’s C.W.L., the Blenheim Legion or the Capuchins of Central Canada.

Jesse Richard Nealey of Blenheim passed away in London on Saturday September 10, 2011 at the age of 14 years. Jesse is the much loved son of Annette and Billy Nealey and brother of Blake Nealey. He will be missed very much by his grandparents Barry & Sharon Cadotte and Rick Jamrozinski, his great grandparents Kacey & Jean Jamrozinski and Mary Jean Willett (Bonner), his Aunts and Uncles Krystal Manley, Melanie Nealey, Chris & Sherry Jamrozinski, Melissa & Rob Crevits and Terilyn & Jeremy Bourdeau as well as many great Aunts, Uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his Grampie Bill Nealey and Grandma Kathy Jamrozinski.

There are people you meet and who amaze you with the things they are able to accomplish in such a short time and Jesse was one of them. He graduated from St. Anne School in Blenheim in 2010 and was now attending Ursuline College Secondary School in Chatham in grade 10. For the last week he was involved in Lancer Link, mentoring a grade 9 student to become familiar and comfortable with the school. He was involved for many years with Youth Bowling in Blenheim, receiving many awards and the 291 Blenheim Bomber Squadron Cadets whom he was able to spend a week in England with just last year. Jesse was involved with the Lancer Football Team at UCC and he was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 185 Colour Guard. In his spare time he enjoyed playing guitar, watching NASCAR and riding his dirtbike.

Friends and family are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show support to Jesse’s family on Tuesday September 13^th from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass for Jesse will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Blenheim on Wednesday September 14, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Friends wishing to remember Jesse with a memorial donation are asked to consider Youth Bowling Canada (cheques made payable to “Blenheim YBC”), the 291 Blenheim Bomber Squad Cadets or the Jesse Nealey Memorial Fund that has been set up to assist with Blake’s education (donations to the Memorial Fund can be made at the Funeral Home).

Daniel Lloyd “Danny” McEachran of Blenheim passed away at his home on Saturday August 20, 2011 just nine days before his 67^th birthday. Danny, the son of Rita McEachran of Blenheim and the late Lloyd McEachran was the loving father of three daughters; Michelle Henderson & Dan Haskell of Ingersoll, Melanie Groot of Kitchener and Kimberly VanHaren & Rob Young of Chatham. “Papa Danny” will be missed by Dylan, Kelsy, Makenzie, Ryder, Alisa, Liegh-Anna, Kara and Neven. Danny will also be missed by his siblings; Carol & Larry Armstrong of Chatham, Glen & Debbie McEachran of Chatham, Glenda McEachran of Blenheim, Allen & Kathy McEachran of Chatham, Mike McEachran & Barb Hassen of Blenheim and Terry McEachran of Chatham. He was predeceased by his baby brother Richard McEachran. Danny enjoyed quiet times in the garden and watching birds but most of all he enjoyed his children and his grandchildren. Friends will remember him from the days of working at Standard Tube in Blenheim and through his membership at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 185 in Blenheim. Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support to the family on Tuesday from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Danny will be held in the Funeral Home on Wednesday August 24, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ed Nicol officiating. Following the service, Danny’s urn will be taken to Evergreen Cemetery and placed with his brother Richard.

Beverly Roy Guyett (65) of the Blenheim Community Village passed away on Thursday August 11, 2011. Born to his (late) parents Douglas and Edith Guyett on July 18, 1946. He was a loving son, brother and uncle. Bev had a special place in his heart for animals. He will be sadly missed by his sisters Grace and Tom Tong, Ruth Walker and Cyril Roets, Dorothy and Rob Debiasi, Doreen and Pete Verhart and his brother George and Rose Guyett, also brother-in-laws Martin Beales and Tom Sarginson. Predeceased by sister Evelyn Morthier, Joyce Beales and Donna Sarginson, also by his brother-in-law Julien Morthier. He was a member of ARC Industries and Community Living. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Bev will be held on Monday August 15, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Joyce officiating. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

Susan Elizabeth “Suzie” Dulisch passed away at her home in Erie Beach on Wednesday August 10, 2011 at the age of 40 years. Daughter of the late Norma Jean (1973) and Anthony Dulisch (2005), Suzie will be missed greatly by her children Cassandra Naud and Mitchell Naud whom she loved unconditionally. Suzie will be missed dearly by her Mom Simone Labelle-Dulisch & Hugh of Chatham, and her sister Tammy & Gary Lubbers of Kent Bridge brothers Raymond Barnes & Tammy of Blenheim, Rick & Jen Dulisch of Blenheim, Lanny Metcalfe of London and Chuck Metcalfe & Lucy of London as well as several nieces and nephews. Suzie loved animals, had a large circle of friends and enjoyed time with her children. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 – 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from noon until 1:00 p.m. when a Funeral Service will be conducted at the Funeral Home by Rev. Leona Wright. Interment will take place in Mayhew-Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville where Suzie will be laid to rest with her Mom and Dad. Friends wishing to remember Suzie with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

William Maxwell “Max” Reynolds of Morpeth went to be with the Lord on Monday August 8, 2011 after a long battle with M.S. Max will be sorrowfully missed by his wife of 48 years Wilhelmina “Willy” Reynolds, their daughters Heather & Ben Butzer of Morpeth and Shannon Brown of Wallaceburg, by his much loved grandsons Jordan Attewell and Joel Attewell, by his brother Paul & Barbara Reynolds of Ridgetown and by brothers and sisters in law Margaret & Bill Vandenbrink, Helen & Jake Brink, Coby & Charles Tompkins, Joan & Tony Bouw, Betty & Murray Johnson and Carla & Ben Van Heeswyk. Max was predeceased by his parents Edrid (Maxwell) and William Reynolds.

Max was a kind and gentle person who had a great sense of humor. His contentment with life allowed him to see the beauty in all things and to accept the direction that God chose for him. Max loved a day of fishing as much as watching the birds come and go from his bird feeder but what he especially loved was to watch over and care for his family.

Friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home to show their support on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Max, officiated by Pastor Ken Powell will be held in Glad Tidings Community Church, Blenheim on Thursday August 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in Morpeth Cemetery. Acting as pallbearers will be Max’s grandsons Jordan and Joel Attewell, his brother in law Tony Bouw and his friends Walter Stirling, Bob Bayly and Jim Vidler.

Friends wishing to remember Max with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham-Kent Multiple Sclerosis Society.