Diane Lynn Wilkins, much loved wife of Jeff Wilkins passed away on Saturday June 30, 2018. Diane was born 63 years ago to Doris and the late Lorne Goodwin. She grew up just outside of Blenheim sharing a special bond reserved only for sisters with Carol Embury (Bruce), Linda Minnie (Jim), Patty Dauphin (Bill) and Laurie Glassford (Dale).

Diane will be forever missed by her husband Jeff Wilkins and by her children Todd Lindsay, Lisa Luksa (Larry Warren), Matt Wilkins (Tina) and Andria Wilkins (Jorge Evora). She was an awesome Nanny to Owen Lindsay, Kolton Lindsay, Austin Wilkins, Ivory Wilkins, Ethan Wilkins, Marley Wilkins, Lincoln Wilkins, Willow Evora, Oaklea Evora and Everson Evora. She will be remembered by her mother in law Rose Wilkins (late Ken) and by her sisters and brothers in-law Sheri Huffman (Greg), David Wilkins (Kathleen) and Corey Wilkins. “Aunt Diny” will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

Friends will remember Diane as a selfless, loving person who put the needs of others before her own. She loved unconditionally and forgave quickly. She took care of God’s creatures. She loved dogs, horses and even had a raccoon as a house pet when she was young. Throughout her life and in the past few weeks she showed great perseverance and determination. She will be missed.

Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday night from 7 – 9 p.m. to support Diane’s family. A Funeral Service for Diane will be held at the Funeral Home on Friday July 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Interment of Diane’s urn will take place in Evergreen Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her Dad.

Friends wishing to remember Diane with a memorial donation are asked to consider either the Cancer Society of Pet And Wildlife Rescue.

Roy Grieve of Chatham, husband of the late Bev (Cronmiller) Grieve (2011) passed away at home on Friday June 29, 2018. He will be missed by his children Tammy Matte, Daniel Grieve, Tommy Joe Grieve, Kenneth Grieve, Debra Lynn Boisvert, Donna Leeson and Dorothy Aitkens. He was predeceased by his children Cathy and Joey who were infant twins and Sherry Kwiapkowski.   He will be remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Roy was born in Leamington to the late William & Mary (McGee) Grieve, Roy was one of 12 children and is survived by his sister Joyce Dundas and brother in law Ken Fields. He was predeceased by his sisters Mary Robinson, Ella Sterling, Marie Greenwood and Muriel Fields, and by his brothers Les Grieve, Norm Grieve, Jim Grieve, Glen Grieve, Harvey Grieve and Kaye Don Grieve.

It was Roy’s wish that his family remember him privately.

Online condolences for the family and memorial donations may be left at blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com

Clayt Wheeler of Blenheim passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Thursday June 28, 2018. Clayt was born in London, the son of the late Glenn & Elizabeth “Honey” (Legue) Wheeler.

For many years, Clayt and his wife Cathy (MacDonald) made Erieau their home where they raised their three children Darryl (Kit), Andrew (Lindsay) and Lindsay (Mike). Clayt enjoyed being a Granddad to four wonderful young men; Nate, Ben, Beckett and Aidan.

Clayt was a long-time employee of Sykes Trucking, a member of the Erieau Volunteer Fire Department and the Blenheim Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 185. His retirement years saw a move to Blenheim where he enjoyed visiting friends and going for drives in the country.

He was the brother and brother-in-law of Glenda (Fred), Susan (Craig), MaryKay (Brian), Tammy who predeceased him in 1999 (Barrie), Mark (Karen) and Terry. He will be missed by the Clan MacDonald.

Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Clayt officiated by Pastor Rick Dressler will be held in the Maple City Baptist Church, 500 Indian Creek Road West in Chatham on Saturday June 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation will follow with a family interment in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

Friends wishing to remember Clayt with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Erieau Firefighters Association or the Lung Association.

Sarah Jean Goulet passed away on Monday June 25, 2018, just three weeks before her 103^rd birthday. Born in Harwich Township, daughter of the late Bruce & Lottie (Bayer) Snobelen, Jean will be missed by her two sons Robert Goulet (Paula) and Richard Goulet, by her grandchildren Ryan Goulet (Margaret), Mike Goulet (Christine), Paul Goulet (Beckie) and Sarah Oxner (Gary). She was the great grandmother of Andrew, Leah, Connor, Kylie, Kaitlin and Josh and sister of Florence Willan.

Jean met the love of her life, Leo Goulet at a house party in Blenheim. They eloped in 1940 and spent 47 years together on their farm before Leo passed away in 1987. Jean loved everything about life on the farm and with the help of her sons she was able to stay at home until just a few months ago when she moved to the Village in Ridgetown.

Aside from her husband Leo, Jean was predeceased by her grandson James as well as her siblings and their spouses Mary & Charles Hebblethwaite, Edna & Raymond Mills, Morley & Jean Snobelen, Leslie & Velma Snobelen and Laverne “Bud” Willan.

Visitation for Jean will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday from 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Bill Terris will take place on Thursday June 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Friends wishing to remember Jean with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Seniors Centre.

It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Mary Wheeler in Winchester, England on 14^th June 2018, at the age of 95.  Elizabeth was a frequent visitor to the Blenheim area and developed many friends over the years whilst visiting her beloved daughter Gwen Williams (Graham).

Will be sadly missed also by all her Grandchildren  Kim Cowan (Garry) Blenheim, Sue Williams Cambridge, Steve Williams (Nicole) Paincourt, Adrian Williams (Kelly) Petrolia and her 10 special Great Grandchildren.

Jacob Dyck, of Chatham, loved husband of Helena passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Wednesday June 13, 2018 at the age of 69 years. Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Sunday June 17, 2018 from 6 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Jacob will be held in the Old Colony Mennonite Church in Charing Cross on Monday June 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Pardoville-Union Cemetery.

Robert Charles Thompson of Blenheim passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday June 10, 2018. Bob was one of three children born to the late Norman & Hazel (Green) Thompson and is survived by his sister Kay Holt of Calgary. Bob was predeceased by his sister Helen Green.

Bob and his first wife Jennie, who predeceased him in 2002 were the proud parents of three children; Rose Marie (late Archie) Johnston of Chatham, Kathleen (late Michael) Donahue of Newfoundland and John Robert Thompson who predeceased his dad in 2017. He loved being a Grandpa to 7 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

In 2008 Bob married Sandra (Shepley) and his family grew to include Sandy’s children Pat & Mike Nussey, Penny Wright & Don Quennville and Pam & Steven Renaud as well as 6 additional grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Bob worked for many years, being self employed in the construction business. His success could be attributed to his determination, his self discipline and his sense of accomplishment. Even in his retirement years he didn’t like to be idle. He was a kind gentleman who knew what he wanted and accomplished what needed to be done. He and Sandy were members of St. Andrew’s Church in South Buxton.

In keeping with Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday June 14, 2018 where visitation will take place from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. followed immediately by a Funeral Service conducted by Pastor Eric Skillings. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery where Bob will be interred next to his son John.

Friends wishing to make a memorial donation in memory of Bob are encouraged to remember the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas Andrew Hewak announces his passing the day after his 61^st birthday.

Tom will be immensely missed by and survived by his lifetime love and soulmate Tammy Holdaway, his sons Jacob, Joseph and James Zachary and their mother Lori. He was the cherished grandfather of Kaiya Marie, daughter of Jacob.

Loving son of Bill Hewak and the late Mary (Whittington) Harwood (1996). Oldest brother of Marianne Coatsworth (Bob), the late Timothy (1962), Honey Lea Flook (Brad), Paul, Charlotte (Dave Vynckier), Adam, Sarah Gordon and Shawn (Chris). Also survived by many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Tom was born and raised in the Blenheim area. He enlisted in the army after high school and then raised his three sons. He was a long-time employee of Siemens as a millwright.

He ensured his sons got to experience the joys of being kids; playing baseball, taking the time to play catch and coach, spending great times at the ballpark seeing his favourite team – the Detroit Tigers. He worked hard, taught his boys lessons in life…to be strong, hardworking, loving, well mannered and to treat everyone with the respect they deserve.

He was an avid golfer and could be found on the golf course with his buddies at the crack of dawn. He enjoyed good friends, good laughs, a good drink and a good fight or two. He had an unapologetic manner that you just had to love. His off the wall character will be truly missed.

Tom’s family will receive friends at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday June 13, 2018 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Celebration of his life will take place at the Blenheim Legion on Friday June 15, 2018 from 7 – 10 p.m. Bring your favourite stories of Tom to share!

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

PETER BENJAMIN SHILLINGTON passed away at the age of 82, June 8, 2018, at University Hospital, London, Ontario. Born in Chatham in 1935, son of Clare and Edith Shillington, he grew up in Blenheim with hockey being a passion as a young lad and playing on an Ontario Championship team. In the summer, his passion turned to sailing, winning many sailing trophies. He coached Bantam and Midget hockey teams and won two Ontario Championships. In 1957, he returned to Blenheim from working in Toronto to join his father’s insurance business, and to marry his wife of 60 years, Ruth Gordier, who was a teacher at Blenheim District High School. They have one son, Harold (Dawn), two grandchildren, Ben (Robyn) and April, one great grandson, Noah, brother Jim (Mary); predeceased by brother Paul & sister in law Carole.

Peter served on many Boards, including the General Hospital Board, the Board of Chatham-Kent Community Futures Corporation where he also served as President. He was a member of the United Church Choir for over 50 years and served for many years as Trustee of Blenheim United Church. He loved his home town of Blenheim and had great foresight when it came to planning for the Town when he served as its last Mayor for nine years. He was also a Past Master in the Masonic Order and a Shriner. His latest endeavour was to oversee the building of the new Seniors Centre.

Visitation will be at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday, June 21, from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9, with a Masonic service in the evening. Funeral service at 11 a.m., Friday June 22, at the Glad Tidings Community Church with the service being conducted by Rev. Tim Joyce of Word of Life Church and Rev. Bill Terris of the Blenheim Baptist Church. Donations may be made to a Charity of your choice or to the Soup Kitchen at the Word of Life Church.

Trevor “Benjamin” Ryan Murphy, formerly of Shrewsbury passed away at his home in St. Catharines at the age of 39 years.  He is the much loved son of Terry Lynn Murphy and Trevor Bernard Andrew.  He will be missed by his brother Stephen Saige Scott, by his daughters Kira and Kayla with their mother Kate Golla and his daughters Lillian Leora and Charlotte Valerie Lynn with their mother Ashely Gillingham.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday where visitation will take place beginning at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Benjamin will take place at the Funeral Home on Saturday June 16, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. officiated by Reverend Leona Segee-Wright.

Benjamin will be laid to rest in the Shrewsbury Cemetery.