It is with immense sadness that the family of Theresa Anne Marzetti announce the sudden loss of their beloved mother and grandmother. Theresa passed away on Wednesday September 2, 2020 in Ridgetown Ontario where she recently moved to be with her family.
Theresa was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Victoria Marzetti, all of Sault Saint Marie Ontario. Theresa took great pride in their family business, City Meat Market where she worked alongside her family. Theresa was also predeceased by the love of her life, Ralph Murdoch Ross.

She will be forever loved and missed by her son and only child, Gregory Ross and daughter-in law Nicole. Gregg was her greatest joy and she was always his biggest fan.
Theresa has left lasting memories of laughter and love with her Grandchildren, Justin, Nicholas and Ann. She is also survived by her Brother Henry (Linda) Marzetti along with her Nephew Jamie and Nieces Tracey and Vicki.

Theresa will be missed by her lifelong buddy Margo (Ernie) Kells and her many friends at the Chapel Street Apartments. Special friends Merl, Jean, Valerie, Barb and Henry are among those that will remember Theresa. She was quick to make friends and was always ready to join in on trips to the Bingo and Casino or simply to chat over a meal.
For those that knew Theresa they would know of her love of all dogs especially her Jackpot and Niki who were waiting to greet her.

Family and Friends in Sault Saint Marie will have an opportunity to Celebrate the memory of Theresa as her Son will be bringing her home. Internment arrangements to be shared at a later date.

Theresa will also be honoured and Celebrated in a small gathering at her new home in Ridgetown.

Thank you,

Gregg and Nicole Ross

Dustin Gagnier of Blenheim passed away on Monday August 31, 2020.  He will be missed so much by his mother Lee Gagnier, his father Jeff Dauphin and his family that included Nathan, Cara, Kayla and Ali.  He will also be missed by his grandmothers Mary Gagnier (late Clare) and Judy Davidson (late Harold), his Uncle Ritchie, Uncle Marty & Sheila, cousins Cameron, Jill and David, his Uncle Jamie, Uncle Mike, Uncle Jody and Aunt Cindy.  He was the Godson of Jim & Pat Church.

Dustin lived on this earth for 28 short years but he was able to leave his own legacy.  He was kind and he was caring.  He had a soft spot in his heart for animals.  He was a good person.  He was the kind of guy who would give a stranger the shirt off his back.  There were times when he wasn’t sure which direction his life was heading, but he was always able to bring himself back to the path that he needed to be on.  He was the kind of man that anyone would be proud to call son, grandson, brother and friend.

It’s hard to understand why someone is taken so young, and to lose a child is beyond all understanding.  But one thing for sure is that if we were told that we could have a child, one that we would love so much and one who would make us so happy, but that we could only keep him for 28 short years, we know that we would do it all over again with Dustin.  He was the best.

Our family will be remembering Dustin privately on Saturday.  One of his greatest joys in life was to be employed at the Blenheim Youth Centre.  In keeping with that joy and the fact that Dustin loved to help others, friends who want to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Youth Centre.

Paul Andrew Metcalfe passed away on September 1, 2020 at the age of 60 years.  Paul was born in Kingston on April 30, 1960 but has called Blenheim his home for many years.  He is survived by his sisters Carol Howard (Bob) of Kingston, Eileen Metcalfe and Mary Jane Metcalfe (Larry) of Blenheim and by his brothers Ronald (Cheryl) of Tennessee, William (Shelley).  Predeceased by his brother Michael (survived by Deborah) of Kingston.  He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was predeceased by his parents Ronald Metcalfe and Mary & George Custance.

Paul, also known as “The Mad Hatter” was the gentleman who painted Christmas windows for the downtown Blenheim merchants during the holiday season.  He loved going to yard sales in search of antiques and he was always the first in line to help someone less fortunate.  Following an accident in 2013 he wasn’t able to enjoy many of the things he had been able previously but he did his best.

Paul’s family will remember him at a private graveside service on September 19, 2020.  Friends wishing to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider the New Beginnings ABI and Stroke Recovery Association in Chatham.

It is with such sadness we share that our daughter, sister, and beloved friend Heather Ellen Connon passed away on Thursday August 27, 2020.  Heather was born in Chatham 48 years ago to her parents Susan (Brereton) & the late David Connon.  She was one of three siblings and is survived by her brother Patrick of Toronto and her sister Jill of Florida.

Heather attended school in Blenheim where she made many long lasting friends before moving to Windsor to attend University.  She ended up staying in Windsor to work and made many more friends there.  She was kind, she was funny and she remained positive through any adversity in life.  She had an opportunity during these uncertain and challenging times we are all facing with the current state of the world affecting her ability to work because she got to spend a lot of the summer at home with her Mom and her friends here.

Imagine at birth that we board a train.  We meet our parents, believing that they will always travel by our side.  As time goes on, other people will board the train and become significant, like siblings and friends.  Over time, some people will step down from the train and leave us.  The train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, hellos and goodbyes.  The mystery to everyone is that we don’t know at which station will ourselves will step down.  So we must live, love, forgive and offer the best of who we are.

One of Heather’s friends posted on Facebook “You have touched us deeply and continue to inspire us to live our lives fully and bring positive change to the world with every connection.  You will be missed.”

In true Heather fashion, a Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 5^th at 2pm. RSVP required due to space restrictions – we are planning for 60 people. Please contact Patrick to send your RSVP at: [email protected]

Friends wishing to remember Heather with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack fund: https://www.downiewenjack.ca/

Douglas Wayne Robinson, much loved husband of Evelyn passed away on Wednesday August 26, 2020.  He will be missed greatly by his daughter Christen Robinson, his sister Lynn Coll, his brother Ron Robinson and by all of his nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by his parents Marilyn DeClerck (2013) and Richard DeClerck (2010) and by his sister Cheryl Robinson (Haskell) in 2020.  He was predeceased by his father Ron Robinson Sr.

Doug worked as a custodian with the school board for many years.  He was also a member of the Word of Life Church in Blenheim and will be missed by the many friends he has made there over the years.  He and Evelyn helped at the church in any way that they could.  He loved his family and he loved his church.

Friends wishing to remember Doug with a memorial donation are asked to consider Word of Life Church Soup Kitchen.

On August 25, 2020 at the home that he shared with his wife of 63 years, Laird Snobelen passed away with his family by his side.  Laird was born on the family farm 81 years ago and moved to the house next door when he married Peggy (Crawford) in 1957.  That house would become home for them and for their five children Darcy Snobelen, Dale Snobelen, Joy McLeod (Mike), Bradley Snobelen (Elaine) and Ann Marie Snobelen (Pat).  Laird was always happy to have visits there from his grandchildren Tyler, Warren, Brittany, Nicole and Mitchell as well as his great-grandchildren Devin, Michael, Ryan, Martin, Beronica, Hailey and Isla.

Laird was one of three children born to the late Harold & Elizabeth Snobelen.  He is survived by his sister Marilyn Doyle and predeceased by his brother Wayne.  He is also survived by his brothers and sisters in law Gloria Parker (late Larry), Leanne Crawford (Steven), Sam Crawford (late Lana) and Murray Crawford (Darlene).

He was a kind and gentle soul who wore many hats in life, be it helping on the farm, driving truck, building houses or working at Navistar where he retired from in 1999.  He was always ready to lend a hand and had a special place in his heart for animals.

It was Laird’s request that cremation take place and that his family remember him at an interment service in Craford Cemetery at a later date.  Friends wishing to remember him with a memorial donation are asked to consider Pet & Wildlife Rescue.

Tony Driessen of Blenheim passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving wife Jeanine on Thursday August 20, 2020.  Tony was born in Holland 93 years ago, one of nine children to the late Wilhelmus & Theadora Driessen.  He is survived by his brothers Bertus Driessen (late Lies) and Willy Driessen (Leen) of Holland.  He was predeceased by his sisters Lies & Harry vandenVorle, Petronella Driessen and Anna & Jacob Stoffelen, and by his brothers Johannes, Marinus and Hermanus Driessen.

Tony and his wife Jeanine (VanRaay) Driessen are the proud parents of Ron Driessen and Rob Driessen of Blenheim, and Antoinette & Jamie Dimitroff of Windsor.  They are also the very proud grandparents of Mackenzie, Haven, Abby, Grace and Landon.

A private family Mass will be held for Tony on Monday.  Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.

Friends wishing to remember Tony with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Alzheimer’s Society.

Yvonne Boswell Desjardins passed away at home on Tuesday August 11, 2020.  Born in Windsor on November 1, 1960, Yvonne was one of six children of the late Joe & Patricia Desjardins and is survived by her sister Joanne Desjardins (Rob Leroux) and her brothers Terry & Cynthia Desjardins and Tom & Michelle Desjardins.  She was predeceased by her sister Pam Kimmerly and her brother John Desjardins.

Sometimes people are fortunate enough in life to meet someone who is a perfect match…someone who shares the same interests and passions in life; someone who becomes a soul mate and a trusted confidant.  That’s the way it was when Yvonne met her best friend and companion, Henry Boswell.  Together they made a lifetime of memories in the years they had together.  Yvonne worked hard and lived well.  She was a horticulturist who loved the outdoors and everything that it had to offer.  She had a keen wit and a contagious laugh that would light up a room.  She loved animals (especially her dog Hattie) and she loved hunting and she loved fishing whenever she could and wherever she could.  She was the daughter in law of Gloria and John Boswell.

Above anything else in life, Yvonne was the number one Mom and number one fan to the two people who reached deeper into her heart than anyone could; her daughter Tricia (Dave Durocher) and her son Joe McLellan (Brittany Rochel).  She would have gone to the end of the world for both of them.  She was so happy and so proud to become the Grandmother of Riley, Zoe and Ava, and she was looking forward to meeting her newest grandson Emerson who was born on Monday.

Yvonne’s family will remember her both privately and at a service officiated by Pastor Ken McCorkell.  Friends wishing to honour her life with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Pet & Wildlife Rescue or the Cancer Society.

After 82 years of life well lived, William (“Bill”) Saunders peacefully passed away on August 11, 2020 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).  Bill was born in Winchester, Ontario and was a lifelong resident of Chatham.  It was in Dutton that this charismatic man met the love of his lifetime, Margie-Ann Ford, and for 59 years they enjoyed the adventures and love of raising their family.  He leaves his legacy and his heart in his children, Kevin (Ann Marie Dudko) of Chatham, Scott (Teresa) of Rondeau and Jeff (Sherri) of Blenheim.  He was the sunshine and laughter to his grandchildren, Matthew (Alee), Lauren (Nic) Bultje, Eva, Rachel and Monica. Beloved great-grandpa to Hailey, Link, Finn and Emerson.  Loving brother to John (Jean), Thelma (Delbert) Baverstock and Marilyn (Melvin) Baverstock.  Dear brother-in-law to Murray Bryan, Rita Saunders, Tom Grantham, Don and Maxine Belutz. Reunited with his parents, Cecil and Sarah as well as his siblings Eileen, Bob, June, Helen, Jim and Lois.  Bill will also be fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.  Tiger, his best friend and loyal companion, will miss him deeply.

Always quick with a joke, Bill will be remembered as the consummate bus driving professional.  He retired from Navistar in 1998 and finished his 50-year busing career in 2009.  Bill was passionate about classic cars, with GMC as his favourite, and enjoyed both bluegrass and country music.  Bill had a zest for life, spending time socializing with friends at Daniel’s Truck Stop and was always ready for a family gathering. His smile and quick wit brightened our days.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking them on overnight trips to sites that he had discovered along his many years of travel across North America.

With deepest gratitude and appreciation, the family extends thanks to Dr. Martha Clendenning, the CKHA and the many home and community care providers for their outstanding care and compassion during Bill’s healthcare journey.

Due to the current restrictions in place, a private family funeral service will be held.  Those wishing to honour Bill may consider donating to the Chatham-Kent Hospice.

Ken Charles Faulkner of Chatham passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 75. He was one of four children born to the late Kenneth & Mary Faulkner and is survived by his brothers Bob (Donna) and Jim, and sister Ann (Howie).

He will be remembered by his daughters Laura (Tim) and Amanda (Myles), and his grandchildren, Ayla, Brynn, Franklin, and Oliver, as well as his cat OJ the Third.

Ken grew up in Blenheim and was a butcher by trade. He spent the last few years with his friends at Giant Tiger, which he spoke of fondly and often.

It was Ken’s wish that his friends and family remember him in their own way. A private graveside service will be held.