Dawn Lynn Ladore passed away at home on Friday June 9, 2017. Dawn is the daughter of Margaret Ladore and David Ladore (Heidi). She leaves behind two children; her daughter Celene Lynn Ceccacci and her son Blake Allen Casey and her brother David Ladore (Nadia). She will also be missed by many Uncles and Aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her grandparents Jean Chadwick Ladore, David Richard Ladore, Sybil J Little (nee Marsh) and Percy Swan Little.

Cremation has taken place. Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday June 14, 2017 for visitation from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place immediately following the visitation. A private family interment will take place at St. Mary’s Anglican Cemetery, Walkerville at a later date.

Donations in memory of Dawn can be made to the Word of Life Soup Kitchen in Blenheim, Blenheim Food Bank, Pet and Wildlife Rescue or the charity of your choice.

Richard Allen Raine “Dick” passed away suddenly at his residence at the age of 71 on June 8th 2017. He was born in St Thomas and lived the majority of his years in Ridgetown and later Blenheim. He was the son of the late Harry and June (Claypole) Raine.

Father of Sam Raine (Jessie), Doug Raine (Peggy), Carolyn Powell (Dave), Christine Agla-Taylor and Missy Randall (Tim).

Proud Papa of Michael Raine, Keegan Shoemaker, Morgan Raine,

Amberlynn Trudell, Tiffany Roets, Dakota Raine, Arizona Raine, DJ Raine, David McPherson, Samantha McPherson, Steven Taylor, Ashley Taylor, Jocelyn Randall, and Megan Randall.

Great Papa of Tanner Laczo, Samuel Raine, and Brooklyn Kostyalik.

Survived by his brothers Bill Raine (Sue) and Robert Raine.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home where visitation will take place on Saturday June 10th from 7-9 p.m.  In keeping with Dick’s wishes, cremation and a private family celebration of life will follow at a later date.

Friends wishing to remember Dick with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Lung Association.

Clarence Fredrick Rodwell of Blenheim passed away on Tuesday June 6, 2017. Clarence was born in England and would have celebrated his 94^th birthday in just ten days. He was one of four children born to the late Violet and Fredrick Rodwell and is survived by his sisters Elsey Martin (late Albert) and Jean Little (late Ken). He was predeceased by his brother Harold.

In 1943 Clarence married his sweetheart Leora Ward and began a journey that would span almost 74 years. Their only child Marilyn Jean predeceased Clarence and Leora as an infant. Clarence worked for 21 years with the Department of Highways doing road maintenance. In his retirement years he and Leora enjoyed travelling and making new friends. He was a true gentleman.

Clarence will be remembered by Leora’s family Blanche Burke, Shirley & Jim Green, Doris Ward and Jackie Ward. Predeceased by Jean & Byron Tole, Frank Burke and John, Sidney, Earl and Raeburn Ward.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday June 9, 2017 where visitation will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. A Funeral Service, conducted by Pastor Eric Skillings will follow at 2:00 p.m.

Friends wishing to remember Clarence with a memorial donation are asked to consider Trinity Anglican Church in Blenheim.

Brenda Joyce Breault, passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Friday, June 2, 2017. Brenda was born 64 years ago to her late parents Clifford and Dorothy (Pepper) Wilson.  Beloved wife of the late Roger Breault (2000) and loving companion of Hector Lapointe.  She was the very proud mother of Colleen Breault.

She will be remembered by her brothers Arthur and Guy Wilson and is predeceased by her sisters Lana Chef and Anne Arsenault. She will be sadly missed by her niece Darlene Opasky.

In keeping with Brenda’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment of her ashes will take place in Pardoville Cemetery at a later date.

Donations in memory of Brenda can be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.

Muriel Isabelle (Maris) Dale passed away peacefully at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance with her family at her side at the age of 96 on May 29^th, 2017. She was born in Raleigh Township and lived her whole life in the South Buxton area. She was the daughter of Watson and Isabella (Pratt) Maris. Beloved wife of Oliver John Dale (1976).

Loving mother of JoAn Dale, Richard (Mary Martha) Dale, Alice Dale, Isabelle (Wayne) Gagen, Elinor (Carl) Mifflin, Marilyn (Paul) Bright, William (Sharron) Dale, Donald Dale and Ronald Dale.

Proud grandmother of Dr. Suzanne Dale (Lori Dey), Keith (Stacey) Dale, Sarah (Mike) Cowley, Kevin (Vanessa) Gagen, Jeffrey (Nicki) Gagen, Amy (Marc) Sills, Steven (Sarah) Mifflin, Heather (Fred) Vaughan, Jason (Kristie) Bright, Jamie (Andrea) Bright, Shelly Duquette, Amy Duquette and Eric Dale.

Great Grandmother to Seth, Hunter, and Emma Cowley, Chloé and Mia Sills, Vincent and Nicholas Vaughan, Brayden and Noah Bright, Jessa and Brennon Bright, Mathew and Madison Cowgill. She was looking forward to Great-Grandchild number 14 in July.

Survived by her brother Donald Maris and sister-in-law, Dorothy Maris (late William). Predeceased by her sister Marjorie Keast (1965), her brothers Thomas, Watson and Oliver in childhood and her grandchildren Jon and Cheryl Bright.

She will be missed by her nieces and nephews and their families.

Muriel was the oldest member of St. Andrew’s United Church, South Buxton, a life member of the United Church Women and a faithful worker at all church events when able. She was a Charter member of the S.S. #7 Raleigh Home and School Association and the South Raleigh Women’s Institute.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home where visitation will take place on Monday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Muriel will be held in the Funeral Home on Tuesday June 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Skillings officiating.  Interment in Pardoville Union Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Muriel can be made to the Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, St. Andrews United Church, South Buxton, Heart and Stroke Association, or Charity of your choice.

Norman Nicholson, 88 years of age, passed away peacefully at the Blenheim Community Village on Saturday May 27, 2017. Norman was born in Annan, Scotland on July 16, 1928, the only son of Georgina (1982) and Thomas (1943) Nicholson.  Norman was a former employee of CIBC Canada.  In 1973 he married the love of his life, Lulu who survives him.  Norman and Lulu enjoyed 44 years together.

Resting at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 53 Stanley Street, Blenheim where visitation will take place on Wednesday May 31, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 when a Funeral Service will take place with Rev. Mike Maroney of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment will take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.

Many thanks are extended to the staff of the Blenheim Community Village for Norman’s excellent care over these past few years. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to remember Norman are asked to consider the First Presbyterian Church in Chatham.

Gary Michael Dickson of Blenheim passed away on Sunday May 21, 2017 at the age of 74 years. Gary was one of two children born to the late Joseph & Elsie (Phillips) Dickson and was predeceased by his sister Patricia. After living his childhood in the Aylmer area Gary became a member of the O.P.P. and worked as an Investigator for Ontario Hydro. In his retirement he worked in Security at Ontario Hydro and in the Transportation Department of Southwestern Regional Centre. He will be forever remembered by his spouse Rena, his sons Mike and Shawn (Corrie-Lynne) and his grandchildren Tom and Tess.

It was Gary’s wish that his life be remembered quietly, that cremation take place and his ashes be scattered in New Zealand which was a place he visited often and held close to his heart.

Friends wishing to remember Gary with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Blenheim Baptist Church, the Blenheim Community Village or the Parkinsons Society.

A graveside service for Paul Malott will be held at Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim on Thursday May 18, 2017.  Everyone is welcome to gather by the Legion Chapel at 2:00 p.m.  A time to meet with family and friends will take place at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home after the committal service.

On May 13, 2017 I handed my best friend and mother Charlien Jeffery into the loving arms of my father, Norm Jeffery who predeceased her in 2011. She passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind her daughter Nadine Jeffery and partner Jeff Motycka.  She is survived by her sister Shirley Rayment, her brother Ernie (Kay) Glassford, her Goddaughter Melinda Glazier, many nieces and nephews, in-laws Gordon Jeffery and Violet Glazier.

Special thanks to all of Mom’s in home caregivers and to her niece Shaelynn Glassford for the kindness and support that they gave to her.

Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at Pardoville Cemetery.  Friends wishing to remember Charlien with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Shriners Hospital for Children.

Rita Marie Case of London and recently Chatham passed into eternal rest at Riverview Gardens surrounded by her family on May 7, 2017. Daughter of the late Michael (1961) and Marie (1958) Weigle of London. She was married to John Douglas Case who predeceased her in 2006, also predeceased by her daughter Dianne in 2011.

Rita is survived by her son Brian (Bertha) Case of Erieau, a son Paul Case of Parson B.C., grandchildren Brent (Dana) Case of Chatham, Brooke (Jason) Weiss of Blenheim, Stephanie Case of Mission B.C. and 7 great-grandchildren plus a special friend of the family Susan Case-Waterman.

Rita worked for many years in London at the Toronto Dominion Bank and Bank of Montreal before retiring. She enjoyed golf, bridge and she and Doug especially enjoyed traveling.

Cremation has already taken place. Visitation will be Wednesday May 10^th from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St, Blenheim. The service will be conducted at 2:00 with Fr. Paul Milward of Christ Church at the Funeral Home immediately following visitation. Donations to the Bruce B. Foster Memorial Foundation, Scottish Rite Charitable Foundation or Shriners Hospital would be appreciated.

A private family interment to follow at a later date in London.