Lawrence Fulkerson passed away on August 1^st, 2026 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice.

Fifty-Six years ago, Lawrence married Wendy (Lehman).  He was a proud parent of Shawn (Diana), Melissa (Gerry) and grandfather to Nate, Nick, Karlee and Abby & Austin.  Predeceased by Tyson Fulkerson.

Lawrence is survived by his sister Joann.  He is predeceased by his mother, Theresa, his father, Rod and his brother, Cameron (Nancy).

Being the adventurous type, Lawrence decided to move to Alberta, retiring after 27 years at Syncrude Canada Ltd.  He then decided we should move to a small northern Village in Saskatchewan (Buffalo Narrows) where we spent 8 years before moving back home to Ontario.

In the summer months, Lawrence’s happy place was fishing on his pontoon boat.  During winter we enjoyed our time in Barbados, meeting up with cherished friends that we got to know over the years.

A special thank you to the Chatham-Kent Hospice, the nursing staff and volunteers.  Your care and kindness will forever be remembered.  Friends wishing to honour Lawrence’s memory are invited to make a contribution to the C-K Hospice or a charity of their choice.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday August 6, 2026 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  A private interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.

Wendy, Shawn and Melissa

A full obituary for Mr. Quiring will follow shortly.

Gary Wright of Chatham passed away on July 24, 2026 knowing just how deeply he was loved by his family.

Fifty-seven years ago, Gary married Ann (O’Phee) Wright.  Although their lives led them in different directions over the years, their friendship endured, becoming one of the great constants in both their lives.  Ann passed away just four weeks ago on June 25^th.   They were the very proud parents of two daughters Kelly and Jennifer (Gary 2.0) and grandparents to Keegan and Bryden.   Gary was predeceased by his mother Jennifer (Sadowski) and his brother Michael Wright.

Anyone who knew Gary also knew this:  he loved hot rods; he loved talking about hot rods and he loved building hot rods.  That passion brought him lifelong friends from all over Canada and the USA.  Known as “Gabby Gary”, he was always the first to arrive and the last to leave at a hot rod show.  When he wasn’t touring hot rod shows, he could always be found putzing around in his prized shop.   Everyone who visited knew enough just to go to the garage.  Saturday mornings were reserved for trips to the “old boys club” at the Shady Pine where he loved dissing jokes with his car buddies.

As a dad, Gary instilled in his daughters a love of nature, boating in the summers and snowmobiling in the winter.  He filled their young lives with endless adventures and left them with many stories to tell.  He loved his girls with all his heart and was so proud of them when they in turn gave him love and nurtured him in his later life.  He kept telling them that they were “good women”.

As a husband, he and Ann spent many winters touring Florida and Mexico in some of the most hideous vehicles they could find and spruce up.  Again, “Gabby Gary” made friends wherever he went and always had a story to tell.

Gary was a special man who worked as a millwright at Navistar.  He was gifted with the ability to fix almost anything.  He had a compassionate heart for animals.  Over the years he had a few pets that each took a piece of his heart when they passed away.  His greatest joys in life were his cars, his tools, his friends and most importantly his daughters.

A private family interment will take place on Friday July 31^st in Evergreen Cemetery where Gary will be laid to rest next to Ann.  Following the interment, at 1:00 p.m., family and friends are invited to gather at Dog Day BBQ, 400 Queen Street, Chatham, to celebrate a life well lived.

For those wishing to honour Gary’s memory, donations to the Leukemia Society https://www.bloodcancers.ca/?form=donate  would be deeply appreciated, as the organization held a special place in his heart.

Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Speller passed away at home on July 23, 2026. She will be missed greatly by her husband of 36 years, Brian Massender; their daughter, Erin Marie Elizabeth Massender, of whom she was incredibly proud; her dog, Buddy; and her grand-dog, Remi.
Born in 1965 to the late Clayton Beverly and Betty Jean (Lister) Speller, Mary Beth grew up in Charing Cross with her three brothers, where she was well known throughout the community. She is survived by her brothers, Mike and Paul Speller, and was predeceased by her brother Bill (William) Speller. She was the much-loved niece of Diana and Frank Lewis, John Speller, and the late Earl Speller, and will be missed by all of her Lewis/Lister, and Speller cousins and their families. Mary Beth was the cherished aunt of Brandon, Mark, Sarah, James, Anna, Kelsey, Kody, McKenna, and Cole.
Mary Beth worked incredibly hard and spent most of her free time with one too many projects on the go at her happy place, the farm. She loved animals, especially her English Springer Spaniels, as well as gardening and building things. In recent years, she found joy in travelling to warm places and creating memories with those she travelled with.
Friends and family are invited to a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery on Saturday, August 1, at 12:00 p.m., where Mary Beth will be interred with her mom. Following the service, everyone is invited to the home of Sarah and Brennan Ramboer, 18708 Erie Shore Drive, Erie Beach, for the celebration Mary Beth would have wanted. Resort-casual attire is encouraged. Bring a lawn chair, if you’re able, and enjoy some time on the water.
Friends wishing to honour Mary Beth’s memory are invited to make a contribution to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, CK Animal Rescue https://ckanimalrescue.com/ , or a charity of their choice.

Terry Wheeler of Cedar Springs passed away in Windsor on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the age of 66. Born to the late Glenn and Elizabeth (Legue) Wheeler, Terry grew up as one of six siblings in the Cedar Springs community.

He is survived by his sister Mary Kay (Brian) Major and his brother Mark Wheeler (Karen). He was predeceased by his sisters Glenda Wilson (survived by Fred), Susan O’Brien (survived by Craig Attewell), Tammy Crozier (survived by Barrie), and by his brother Clayt Wheeler (survived by Cathy). Terry will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews who held a special place in his heart.

In 1981, Terry’s life changed dramatically following a serious car accident. Despite the challenges that followed—including a prediction that he would never walk again—Terry faced each day with determination and resilience. He defied expectations, regained mobility, and built a life defined not by limitations but by courage and perseverance. He lived independently for many years and continued to do so until just a few months ago, when he moved to the Blenheim Community Village.

Terry’s strength, quiet resolve, and the love he carried for his family will be remembered always.

Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday July 22, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 followed by a graveside service in Pardoville Cemetery.

Beatrice “Deurine” Muckle passed away on July 9, 2026.  She was preceded in life by her husband Lloyd in 2012.

As per Deurine’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Anyone wishing to remember Deurine is asked to make a donation to Pet And Wildlife Rescue https://pawr.org/funds/ where she found her loving cats Charlotte and Charlie.  They were great company for her.

Sylvia Mary Burk of Blenheim passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Friday July 10, 2026 at the age of 94 years.  She was the only child of the late Dorothy & William Knight, who emigrated from England to Canada.

Sylvia and her husband Ralph Burk, who predeceased her on January 14, 2005 became parents to six children; Sandra Burk, David Burk, Lorraine Burk, Michael Burk, Stephen Burk and the late Gordon Burk (2019).   She was also a proud Grandmother of Andrew, Johnathan, Richard and Sarah and Great-Grandmother of Sam, Trent and Jane.

Sylvia enjoyed her time working at a bank in Chatham before taking on the job of a full time Mom as well as being a member of the Trinity Anglican Church in Blenheim .

In keeping with Sylvia’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A time for family and friends to visit will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Saturday July 18^th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Sunday July 19^th at 1:00 p.m.

Jim passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 75.

Jim worked at the Blenheim News Tribune for a number of years as a press operator. He was very proud to have printed two of Alvin Armstrong’s books; “The First 200 Years” is about the history of Blenheim and the second “A Lantern At The Gate”.

Jim loved building and fixing things. He worked for Murray Payne construction for a number of years, as well had his own renovation company. Jim finished out his career at Great Lakes Pigs where he enjoyed working with the pigs, as well as fixed things.

Jim was a long-time member of Br.185 Legion, Kinsman Club of Blenheim, Canadian Ornamental Pheasant and Game Bird Association. He was an avid horseman and belonged to horseback riding clubs where he participated in many horse shows. Jim’s love of horses led to getting into harness racing where he obtained his Horse Owner Groom License. Jim was a true outdoorsman and was happiest when outside snowmobiling, skating, hiking, ice fishing, smelting in Erieau, hunting, fishing, golfing and jumping on a horse and riding all night. He especially loved spending time at the farm. A favorite indoor pastime was playing darts and cards. Jim treasured his time spent at the “Beer Church” with his friends.

Jim is survived by his wife, Alicia of 52 years, his children, Jeffrey, Desiree (Justin), Johnathon (Jen), Justin (Kaitlyn), as well as his grandchildren who he loved dearly; Alexie, Taylor, Abbigail, Austin, Gabriela, Theo, Lyna, Sicily, Nash, and Connor. Jim was delighted when he became a great-grandfather to his special little buddy, Owen.

Jim is also survived by his sister Heather (Bob) and brother Fred, sister-in-law’s, Rosemary, Janine (Clyde), Alison (John), Michele (Gary) and brother-in-law David.  Pre-deceased by mother and father Jim and Donna Burchiel, mother-in-law and father-in-law Alison and George Hill, brother Curtis and brother-in-law Alan Hill.

For now, Jim’s family will remember him privately, but in time, Jim will be interred at the Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim.

Larry Ross Ramsden (Sam) passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 30, 2026. 

Larry was born in Chatham and spent his entire life in Blenheim.  Larry was the son of the late Ronald and Clara Ramsden, and husband to Renate.  He was a loving father to Lori-Anne Atkins (Eric), Lisa Michelle Loveday (Dan) and Lynn Marie Walker (Dennis).

Larry will also be missed by his siblings Frances Allen (Tom), Nancy Moore (late Bill), Paul Ramsden (late Gail), Ken Ramsden, Barb Nelmes (Bill), Dennis Ramsden, Brenda Board, Marylou Jinkerson, Terry Ramsden (Cathy), Barry Ramsden (late Bonnie), Herbert Ramsden (Sue), Mark Ramsden (Marie) and Edward Ramsden (late Kelly).

He will also be missed by his 8 grandchildren: Matt, Joe, Mike, Taylor, Ryan and Erick as well as Steven and Aaron, who left us way to early, many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his siblings, Lucy, Albert, Harry, Betty Jean, Matthew and baby Claire.

Cremation and burial will be immediate family only.  

Donations in Larry’s name would be welcome at the Canadian Cancer Society.