Margaret Doris Sikora,  passed away on November 9, 2021, at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.   She was born in Chatham, Ontario on November 8, 1942 to Dr. Arthur and Mary (McMillan) Huffman.

Murray Mifflin of Merlin passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday November 6, 2021.  He leaves behind his children Dave Mifflin (Lou-Anne), Susan Walker (Murray), Diane Mifflin (Keith), Greg Mifflin and Jeff Mifflin (Carey), his grandchildren Paul (Melissa), Steve (Laura), Tanya (Matt), Jodi (Darren), Vicki (Aaron), Gary, Devyn, Ashlyn and many great-grandchildren.  He will be remembered by his daughter-in-law Brenda Mifflin.  He has gone on now to be reunited with his wife Esther, his sons Kevin and Mark, grandson Stewart and great grandson Emmett.

Murray was one of three children born to the late Hannah & Gordon Mifflin and is survived by his sister Geraldine Delyzer (late Pete) and his brother Jack Mifflin (Sandy).

There are three things that can sum up Murray’s life; his family, his farm and his faith.  He was a kind and caring man who left the world a better place than he found it.

Visitation for Murray will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Friends wishing to attend are asked to call the Funeral Home at 519-676-9200 to reserve a time.  Face coverings are mandatory.

A Funeral Service will be held in Merlin Cemetery with Pastor Eric Skillings officiating on Wednesday November 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.

Family and friends wishing to remember Murray with a memorial donation are asked to consider two charities that were meaningful to him; the Ronald McDonald House https://www.rmhc-swo.ca/how-you-can-help/online-donation and the Chatham-Kent Hospice https://chathamkenthospicefoundation.com/donations/.

Yvon William Guay of Blenheim passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Friday November 5, 2021 at the age of 73 years.  Born in New Brunswick, Yvon made his way to Toronto at a young age where he became a part of the Toronto Police Force.  Together, he and his wife Sally (Warren) raised two children Tammy Guay and Jim Guay.  They were blessed with five grandchildren Brooke, Cody, Summer, Shawna and Anthony as well as two great-grandchildren Christopher and Elena.  He was the brother-in-law of Tom (Judy) Warren and the late Jerry Warren (survived by Audrey).

Yvon and Sally eventually moved back to Sally’s home town of Erieau, renewing old friendships.  Yvon took a job at Rockwell in Tilbury and bought a hobby farm outside Blenheim where he enjoyed farming, gardening and selling produce.  He will be remembered as a man of sheer determination when he envisioned what could someday become reality as well had a man who had a great sense of humour and loved to laugh.  It was his wish that his family will remember him privately.

A memorial dedicated to the celebration of the life of Doug Storms will be held at Blenheim Community Funeral Home, Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Opportunity will be given to share wonderful memories we have of him. There will be stories, grins and laughter  followed by words of encouragement. There is no need for formal, somber clothes, let’s keep this casual and enjoy sharing our memories of him.

Due to COVID regulations, the number of participants is limited.  Please call the Funeral Home at 519-676-9200 if you wish to attend.  Face coverings are required.

Gail Darlene Ramsden, beloved wife of Paul Ramsden passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday November 3, 2021, at the age of 77.

Gail was the daughter of the late Albert and Rita (nee Tanguay) Twigg, loving  mother to Robbin Kivell, Steve Kivell (Mandy Ross), and Lisa (Bryan) Misselbrook, grandmother to Tiffany, Tyler, Vincent, Mitchell, Alex, Tate, and Trevor and great-grandmother to Brihana, Gracie, Oliver, Levi, Hannah, Mily, Eva, and Brooker.

She was the sister of Gloria (Larry) Wood, Anita (Dwight) Barnes, Beth (John) D’Amato, and Mike (Betsy) Twigg.  She will be sadly missed by Paul’s extended family, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  Those wishing to attend are asked to call the funeral home at 519-676-9200 to reserve a visitation time.  A private funeral service will take place with Michael McCracken officiating.  Cremation will follow the service and a private family burial will be held at a later date at Burk Cemetery.

Donations made in memory of Gail to CK Animal Rescue https://ckanimalrescue.com/ or Pet and Wildlife Rescue (PAWR) https://pawr.org/funds/ would be appreciated.

Anthony Gerald Houweling of Blenheim passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday November 1, 2021 at the age of 65. He was the son of Johanna (nee Onland) and the late Peter Houweling. Father to Leslie (Kyle) Summers, Allan Miller, Scott Houweling and grandfather to Sunnese. Brother to Rick, Ken, Rob, Carol, late Don, Chris, Peter, and especially close with his sister Lisa (Dave). Cremation has taken place. Donations made in memory of Tony may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation http://www.heartandstroke.ca.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald John Hawley at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on the evening of Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the age of 86 years. Born in Harwich Township, Don was the son of the late George and Mary (Embury) Hawley and was the brother of the late James, William (Doris), Carl and Shirley Davis (Larry). He is survived by his youngest brother, Paul (Kathy).

He is the beloved husband of Patricia (King) of 53 years and cherished father of Heather (Matt Simpson) of Goderich and Laurie (Matt Frain) of Blenheim. He is also the adored grandfather and papa of Jack and Anne Simpson, as well as Alex Frain. He was predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lewis and Kathleen King. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Joy King, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don worked for Bell Canada and retired after 37 years of service. He then spent the next phase of his life farming, woodworking, gardening, working with stained glass, visiting the local coffee shop and spending time with family and friends.

Visitation for Don will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m, and again on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm with a private family funeral officiated by Pastor Eric Skillings. Those wishing to attend the Visitation are asked to call the Funeral Home at 519-676-9200 to reserve a time. Cremation has already taken place.

Those family and friends wishing to remember Don with a memorial donation are asked to consider St. Andrew’s United Church, South Buxton Memorial Fund or General Fund.

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Stone announces his passing on October 20, 2021 at the Chatham-Kent Hospice at the age of 75 after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Windsor, Richard was the oldest son of the late Lawrence & Rita (Perrault) Stone.  He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Michelle (Grenier) and son Craig.  Survived by brother Robert (Ann) Stone and sisters Deborah (Dave) Demars and Darlene (Joe) Langlois.  Predeceased by brother Louis.  He’ll be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Richard enjoyed hunting, trapshooting, fishing, was a civil war re-enactor, long-time member of the Southwestern Ontario Civil War Round Table, Rondeau Rod & Gun Club and Blenheim Freedom Library & Military Museum.  He was also a huge NASCAR fan.  Richard retired at 60 having worked over 30 years at Crown Metal Packaging.

Special thanks to the Chatham-Kent Hospice doctors & staff and Dr. Tom Perkin.

Visitation for Richard will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday October 22, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. which will be followed by a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated.

As the result of an accident, Aaron Mitchell Pollock of Chatham and formerly of Blenheim passed away in London on Monday October 18, 2021.  He was 30 years old.

Aaron was the proud father of Robbie Lee Pollock, Colbie Allen Pollock and Ivorie-Lynn Pollock; three of the people he loved most in life.  He will be forever loved and missed by his mother Lynn Walker (Dennis) and his brothers Ryan Walker and Erick Walker (Laura).  Sadly, he was predeceased by his older brother Steve Case in 2016.  He will be remembered by his grandparents Renate & Sam Ramsden, his aunts Lori Atkins (Eric) and Lisa Loveday (Dan) as well as his cousins.

Aaron’s independence followed him through childhood and into adulthood.  He persevered through life’s ups and downs and worked hard for everything that he had.  His recent change in employment found him installing pools for Quality Pools in Chatham which he loved.  He made his family proud.

Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday October 21, 2021 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.  Memories will be shared at 3:00 following the visitation.  Friends wishing to attend must call the Funeral Home at 519-676-9200 for a scheduled visitation time.  Face coverings are required.

Family and friends wishing to remember Aaron with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Brain Injury Association.