William “Bill” Buxton of Brantford passed away in Brantford on April 23, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born 57 years ago to his parents Ann & the late John Buxton. While in High School he met his best friend Darlene Hyatt and on September 10, 1976 they began a journey that spanned over 37 years. Bill and Darlene raised two daughters, Marsha & Jerry Fisher who live in Niagara Falls and Amy Buxton & Roy Stevens who live in Brantford. He was also the very proud grandfather of Olivia, Grace and Hailey and was looking forward to the birth of his first grandson Isaac in May. Bill was a welder by trade and was a friend to all. He enjoyed camping, fishing and backyard barbeques and a trip to Graceland, but above all he loved his family. He was one of 8 children and is survived by Millie VanderNaalt (late Harry), Jackie Ross, John & Angie Buxton, his twin sister Kandy & Rick Osborne, Jerry & Cindy Buxton, Sherry & Tom Driver and Sally & Brad Caron. He will also be missed by his sisters and brothers in law Pat & Eugene Hinz, Saundra & Mike Maynard, Charlene Eskritt (late Ron), Royce & Karri Hyatt and Claire Hyatt (late Blake). He was the much loved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Friday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service conducted by Rev. Bill Terris will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday April 26, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Bill with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Brantford General Hospital Palliative Care Unit.

There is profound sadness in sharing that our child, who gave us such joy, made us so proud, and who taught us unconditional love was born still on Sunday April 20, 2014. Our deepest gratitude is extended to Dr. Jackie Wolting, Dr. Martha Clendenning, Dr. Neerja Sharma and Megan Soloy-Theil N.D. for their kindness and guidance on our journey. A special thank-you to the caring staff of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for their compassion and assistance over the past few days. We thank our family and friends and community for their support and sympathy, and take comfort in knowing that our baby knew and felt love and joy.
Sincerely,
Julie Zaylor and Paul Warriner

Douglas Maxwell Pickering of Blenheim passed away on Monday April 14, 2014 at the age of 72 years. Doug was the son of the late Joe & Clara (Comboye) Pickering. He had a great sense of humour and a charismatic personality. Friends will remember him from his working days at Turners in Blenheim and the Deer Run Golf Course. On May 22, 1968 he married the love of his life Goldie (Hull) and together they raised their daughter Melissa Pickering of London and welcomed their son-in-law Damian McKinlay into the family in 2007. Doug was predeceased by his only brother Jim in 2012. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Shirley Hull and Bonnie Hull of Garson, Pat McCallum of Dutton, Sheila Lyons of London and Norma Pickering of Blenheim and by his brothers-in-law Geroge Hull and Raymond Hull of Dutton and Arnold Hull (Eileen) of London as well as several nieces and nephews. It was Doug’s wish that this stage of his life be quiet and dignified. Cremation has taken place. Blenheim Community Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Friends wishing to remember Doug with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Robarts Research Institute in London.

Diann Blonde of Blenheim, much loved wife of Dennis Blonde passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday April 12, 2014. Diann was born in Chatham 48 years ago to her late parents Charles and Lois (Hopper) Rumble and spent her childhood growing up in the Highgate/Ridgetown areas. She will be missed greatly by her sons Larry Wood and Richard Wood both of Barrie, by her sister Robbin Smolders of Blenheim, her brothers Richard & Greta Rumble of Alcona Beach, Wayne Rumble of Blenheim, Brian Rumble of Ridgetown and Grant & Linda Rumble of Lucknow as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Brenda Osborne and by her nephew Darren Smolders. Diann will also be missed by Dennis’ parents Michael & Mary Blonde of Shrewsbury, by his sisters Catherine & James Ellis of Midland, Jane & Robert Westhouse of Saskatoon, SK and by his brother Timothy and Susan Blonde of Blenheim. Diann had a soft spot for children and was employed as a High Needs Itinerant for the Board of Education. She also loved dogs. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday April 17, 2014 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 to show their support to Diann’s family. A private family interment will take place at a later date when Diann’s urn will be laid to rest with her mother in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Diann with a memorial donation are asked to consider either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides (Autism Program).

Shirley Leona Brown of Blenheim passed away on Monday April 7, 2014 at the age of 82 years. Shirley was born in Egermont Township, one of thirteen children to her late parents Emma & Albert Rae. She spent her childhood in the Mount Forest area where most of her surviving siblings still reside. It was there that she met her husband, Rev. Lloyd Brown. When Lloyd was ordained, Shirley resigned her secretarial position and took on the role of a “minister’s wife”. They jointly served in their many parish charges which included Radville, SK., Brussels, ON, St. Thomas, Montreal, Kitchener, Brantford, Hamilton, Wheatley, London and Belmont. When they retired to Blenheim, they continued to assist in parishes including Merlin, Fletcher, St. Paul’s, St. Johns and Zion. Throughout their many charges, Shirley’s main focus in life was her family including her daughters Shirley Anne & Jim Barth of Waterloo, Pam & Jim Prokop of Blenheim, Winston & the late Janet Brown of California and Tim & Heather Brown of Paris ON. Shirley was blessed with grandchildren Carolyn & her husband Adam, Katherine Barth, Sherri & her husband Rob, Michael Prokop, Daniel, Victoria, Stephen, David Brown, Christopher and Nicole Brown. In keeping with Shirley’s devotion to her family, it was her wish that a private family service would take place. Her family will gather together at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Wednesday April 9, 2014 to celebrate her life. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Friends wishing to remember Shirley with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Canadian Diabetes Associations or the charity of your choice.

Robert Michael Segeren, in his 61^st year passed away at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital, Windsor on Monday March 31, 2014. Bob was the son of the late Bert Sr and Anna Segeren. His wife Sue (Drury) of Windsor and his children Tony & Ann and Jeremy & Emily all of Blenheim survive him. His pride and joy was his eight grandchildren Keagan, Riley, Abby, Dylan, Jack, Mady, Grace and Rhys all of Blenheim. Bob will be remembered by his extended family Leo & Pauline, Toni & Leo Ouellette, Joe & Deanna, Bert & Annie, Pete & Eunice and Carol Segeren and Jack Scoyne. He is predeceased by brothers John and Willy, sister-in-law Alice Scoyne and brother-in-law Camille Debusshere. Also surviving are in-laws Christine Ryckman, Terri & Lorne Fryer and Ken & Melissa Drury all of Blenheim. Bob was the owner of S.O.S. Plumbing and Heating and was well known in the Blenheim area. Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Wednesday April 2, 2013 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. Cremation will follow with a Memorial Service to be held at a later date. Friends wishing to remember Robert with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Thanks to the staff at Hotel Dieu and Henry Ford Hospitals for their great care of Bob in the last week during his time of need.

Rosemary “Rosie” Robinson of Blenheim passed away at home on Saturday March 29, 2014. Born in Cedar Springs 74 years ago to the late Helen (Huffman) and Tom Attewell, Rosemary met “the bosses son” when she worked at Robinson Hardware in Blenheim and fell in love. Rosemary and Brock Robinson married in 1962 and raised two children, Kelly Ann Robinson who now lives in Azilda Ontario and Darrin Robinson who now lives in Chelmsford, Ontario. Rosemary adored her grandchildren Chase Robinson, Matthew Greening and Lindsay Hanthorn and was blessed with one great-grandchild Sebastian Greening.

Rosemary was one of seven children in her family. She is survived by Beverly & Ron O’Phee, Sandra Gardiner, Nancy McCorkell and Tom & Gail Attewell as well as her sister-in-law Jan Attewell. She was predeceased by Sharon & George Faflak, Bud Attewell, Bob Gardiner and Bruce McCorkell.

Rosemary was an outdoor enthusiast who especially enjoyed snowmobiling, playing hockey, fastball and golf. Her indoor passions included dancing, having her house filled with her childrens friends and watching the Ellen Degeneres show on television.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Thursday April 3, 2014 for visitation from 10 – 11 a.m. A Funeral Service conducted by Rev. Bill Terris will follow at 11:00 a.m. Friends wishing to remember Rosemary with a memorial donation are asked to consider Lung Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Diabetes Association.

Robert “Brian” Owen of Blenheim passed away on Thursday March 27, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Brian will be remembered by Marguerite, by his daughter Barb Easter, her husband Dave and their children Ben and Madeleine and by his son Robert Owen. Brian was one of three children born to the late William and Mildred Owen and is survived by his sisters Kathleen Lindsay and Shirley Brown. He will be missed by a number of loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Brian is a retiree of Bell Canada. Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Monday from 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday April 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Brian with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Alzheimers Society.

CLARKE, Aileen Isabell (nee Moffatt) – August 19,1925 – March 27 2014, in her 89^th year. Cherished wife of Paul F. Clarke for 64 years. Tender loving mother of Janis (Ray), Jon, Paula, Greg, Julie (David). Beloved grandmother of Raphael (Carmen), Kim (Mike), Gail, Fiona and Thomas. Predeceased by sister Dorothy Martin, and brothers Delmar and Donald Moffatt. Aileen was a “born” physiotherapist. She graduated from the University of Toronto in the mid 1940s and worked extensively with veterans and polio victims. After marrying and settling in Windsor, she raised her family with devotion, and resumed her physiotherapy career. Aileen was a tireless worker in church groups, United Way, Home and School and other community organizations, including chairing the Windsor District Health Council.

In 1982 she and her husband partnered in building a new home and life in Erie Beach. She was a hospital physio in Chatham, and volunteered with the Cedar Springs United Church and Orchestra London Chatham branch fundraising. Aileen was always a gracious hostess and extraordinary cook. She loved working in her greenhouse and creating beautiful gardens. Aileen’s sweet kindness, compassion, and wit will be deeply missed by all whose lives she touched. The family wishes to thank CCAC and her caregivers for their kind support. Family and friends who wish to join us in celebration of her life are invited to a memorial service at Siloam United Church, 1240 Fanshawe Park Rd E, London on Saturday April 5 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to United Way London or a charity of your own choice.

Hilde Sekulic of Erieau passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Wednesday March 26, 2014 at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by her husband Marco Sekulic in 1969. Hilde was born in Germany and was the last surviving member of her family. She will be missed by her children; Helga Zonyic (late Mike), the late Wolfgang Lindner, Brigette Meyers (late Manford), Val Ryan (late Eric), Gloria & Robert Hoskins, Milovan (Mel & Lorraine Sekulic, Radevan (Rudy) & Cheryl Sekulic and Donna & Wayne Faubert. She loved her 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Hilde was proud to be a resident of Erieau for the past 60 years and could often be seen sitting on her porch enjoying the world and her beautiful flower garden. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and she made the best soup in town! Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Sunday for visitation from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service for Hilde, officiated by Rev. David Fuller will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday March 31, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Hilde with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.