Joseph “Laurent” McGraw of Shrewsbury lost his battle with cancer on November 20, 2013. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Emilenne McGraw, Laurent is survived by his beloved partner Diane Dutka, by his children Laureen McGraw, Tracie Vanvrouwerff (Bruce) and Joe McGraw Jr, by his grandchildren Damien, Joel, Samantha, Colin and Luke, by 11 siblings and many nephews and nieces. He will be remembered with great fondness by his step-children Michelle, Danny and David (Lee-Anne) Sowden as well as his step-grandchildren Joey, Bennett, Brady, Donna, Jake,Luke and Dylan. Friends will be received at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 53 Stanley Street in Blenheim on Sunday November 24 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. to show their support to Laurent’s family. Cremation will follow. Friends wishing to remember Laurent are asked to consider the Canadian Cancer Society or the Chatham Hospice Project in lieu of flowers.

Laurents family wishes to express their appreciation to Dr. J. Denys and the 4^th floor Nursing Staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

Siham Mary Dorssers passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on November 19, 2013 at the age of 76. Siham was one of three children born their late parents Mariana and Gabriel Najjar and is survived by her sister Nouhad Najjar (predeceased by her husband Ghanem Ghanem) and by her brother Charlie Najjar. After the death of Siham’s father, her mother married Mikhael Hraiki (deceased) and their family grew to include her sisters and brothers Laudie Hraiki & Saliba Jriege, Khoulia Hraiki & Hatem Kobrossy, Mahassen Hraiki & Kamal Moulayess, Rahif Hraiki (deceased) & Avila Najjar, Kalim Hraiki & Simona Mansour and Wassim Hraiki & Dianne Shapas.

On December 26, 1959 Siham married Tony Dorssers who predeceased her on November 22, 2010. Siham and Tony worked hard in life building their business “Dorssers Welding Company” and raising two children Mike & Carol (Walker) Dorssers of Blenheim and Jacqueline Dorssers of Chatham. They were also blessed with five grandchildren; Michael Gabriel Preston, Megan & Marshall Cole, Nicole Dorssers, Clinton Dorssers & Jessika Harding and Alan Dorssers and most recently a great grandson Logan Cole.

Family and friends are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street in Blenheim for visitation on Friday November 22, 2013 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, 95 Marlborough Street N, Blenheim on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow in St. Mary’s Hall. Cremation will take place with a private family interment at a later date. Friends wishing to remember Siham with a Memorial Donation are asked to consider the Ronald McDonald House of Southwestern Ontario or the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario.

Helen Catherine Miller (nee McGuigan and formerly Nash) passed away at the Blenheim Community Village on Saturday November 16, 2013 at the age of 93 years. Born on July 14, 1920, Helen was one of five siblings born to the late Florence Hanna (Fitzgerald) and Virgil Gladstone McGuigan. She is survived by her brother Robert Gladstone McGuigan and her sisters-in-law Tina McGuigan and Mona McGuigan. Helen was predeceased by her siblings Maurice Lemoyne & Simone (Verhoeven) McGuigan, David Virgil & Helen (Pardo) McGuigan and James Fitzgerald McGuigan. Helen taught at local schools including Erieau, Winston Churchill, Indian Creek, John N. Given and Queen Elizabeth Public Schools. Helen was an amateur artist, a traveler and a story-teller. She was a lover of God, Canada, beauty, style, nature, theatre, literature and the CBC. She was generous, intellectually curious, a non-conformist, independent, spiritually seeking and a believer in prayer. She was insistent on good English.

Helen will be missed by her husband Edward Stanley Miller, her son Michael Alan Nash and his wife Linda Ellen (Ljunggren) Nash, by her grandchildren Gabriel, Samuel and Daniel Nash, her step-grandchildren Christopher and Tara Miller, by her step great-grandchildren Alexandra and Abigail Miller and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her stepson Alexander (Sandy) Miller. In keeping with Helen’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church, 59 Ellen Street in Blenheim on Saturday November 30, 2013 at 12:00 noon. A reception will follow at the church immediately following the service. Friends wishing to remember Helen with a memorial donation are asked to consider Trinity Anglican Church or the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Kyle Patrick “Motor” Segeren passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the age of 20 years. Kyle was a kind and gentle soul with a contagious smile, someone who loved to sing and someone who loved to be involved with children. His passion in life was baseball and he spent his summers pitching for the Morpeth Magic and Charing Cross Juniors teams. Kyle attended both Blenheim District High School and Ursuline College, Chatham. He will be forever loved by his parents Tim Segeren (Carolyn Bertholds) and Su-Ann Segeren (Ken Morrison), by his brothers Brent Segeren (Krista Farquharson) and Chad Segeren (Dayna Dumont) and by his siblings Paige Bertholds, Morgan Smith, Brandon & Sara Morrison and Ashley Morrison with her daughter Lily. He also will be missed by his grandparents Joe & Deanna Segeren, Jim Sowinski (Carrol Cobby) and watched over by his Babci, the late Gloria Sowinski. Also missed by Shirley Drewery and by Keith& Tricia Morrison of B.C. as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. to show support to Kyle’s family. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday November 6, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation will follow and a private family interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Hugh “Roger” Hawthornthwaite passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Sunday November 3, 2013. Born in England 73 years ago to his late parents John William and Muriel Vivien (Hammock) Hawthornthwaite, Roger met a young lady named Pauline Baker while working in the Jaguar plant and in time they were married. Roger and Pauline raised four children; Amanda & James Angell of London, David Hawthornthwaite (predeceased by his wife Lorisa) of Alberta, Paul Hawthornthwaite & Jennifer of Alberta and Christopher & Renee Hawthornthwaite of New Brunswick. They were also blessed with six grandchildren; Meghan Hawthornthwaite, Andrew Hawthornthwaite, Colton Hawthornthwaite, Kade Hawthornthwaite, William Hawthornthwaite and Julie Hawthornthwaite. Roger was an Aircraft Engineer by trade. Upon moving to Canada, he and Pauline lived in many places before settling in Blenheim. Always willing to lend a hand and to his family, his friends and his neighbours, Roger will be missed. It was Rogers wish that this stage of his life be respected with quiet dignity. A private family service has taken place. Online condolences for the family and memorial donations may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com

Joseph “Bradley” Perdu passed away on Saturday October 12, 2013 at the age of 58 years. Son of the late Joseph and Erma (Brown) Perdu of Ridgetown. Partner of Jeanette Litnewski. Father of Scott & Heather Perdu and Grandfather of Everett, all of Niagara Falls. Brother of Jeff & Jean (Sanson) Perdu and Uncle of Wesley, Maelyn, Morgan and Hannah Perdu all of London. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A private graveside service was held at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown on Saturday November 2, 2013 with Rev. Bill Terris officiating. Blenheim Community Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Friends wishing to remember Brad with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Diabetes Association or the Quintin Warner House (Mission Services of London).

Abe
Nauta passed away on October 26, 2013 in his 87^th year. Beloved husband of 58 years to Hilda Nauta. Loving father of Ida & Harold Vyn, Jake & Patti Nauta, Gary & Jackie Nauta, Wendy & Dave Feddes, Susan & John Marentette, Rhonda & Rob Burns, 27 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Predeceased by one infant granddaughter. Also survived by brothers & sisters Ronnie & John Timmermans, Joan & Gus Sonneveld, John & Hermina Nauta, Ralph & Margaret Nauta, Hilda & Pete Berghuis, Catherine Verbeek, Clara & Hank Woudenberg and Ruth Oden, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Marie Nauta, Lise Nauta, Eppe & Annie Veenstra, Martin & Thea Veenstra, Mike & Jean Veenstra, Henry and Catherine Veenstra. Susan Cotè, Carl & Sue Veenstra and numerous nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his sister Diane Gracie, brothers Harry, Dick and Jake, by 4 brothers in the
Netherlands and by his brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Hunter Oden, Gerry Gracie, Marius Verbeek, Steve & Joyce Veenstra, Frank Veenstra and Phil Cotè. Visitation will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home on Monday October 28, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 & 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service for Abe will be held in the Christian Reformed Church, Blenheim on Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Pardoville-Union Cemetery. Friends wishing to remember Abe with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Chatham Christian School or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Terry Douglas Sandford Linton of Blenheim passed away at home on Friday October 25, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born in Windsor 75 years ago to his late parents Mary Elizabeth (Cooper) and Hugh John Linton. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Caroline (Bland) Linton, by his son John of Amherstburg, daughter Anne and husband Marc Dean of Amherstburg and by his grandchildren Mac Dean and Molly Dean. Also survived by his brothers Paul & Joyce Linton of Windsor, Donn & Jean Linton of Leamington, sister-in-law Helen & the late Ken Linton (2007) of Oakville, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bill & Ellen Bland as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Terry owned several service centres in Windsor before purchasing the GM dealership in Blenheim. Later in life, he enjoyed spending time at his cottage in Picton with family, friends and especially with his grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street in Blenheim on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 9:00 to show their support to Terry’s family. A Funeral Service will be held in the Blenheim United Church where Terry was a member on Wednesday October 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bruce Cook officiating. Friends wishing to remember Terry with a memorial donation are asked to consider the Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jessie Stewart Toland announce her passing on October 23, 2013 surrounded by the love and support of her family at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Ontario.

Born in Scotland on April 29, 1933 the eldest daughter of James and Jessie McNab. Jessie emigrated to Canada in 1966 with her husband and three children. Sister of Alistair (predeceased), Marion (Peter) and Sarah (Ronnie).

After many happy years of retirement from Southwestern Regional Centre, Jessie chose to enjoy her final years of retirement in Blenheim. She derived a particular amount of pleasure from her time living at the Blenheim Legion Villa where her card playing abilities will be greatly missed. She loved her “Wee Hoose”.

Jessie was the proud and beloved mother of Trish (Tom) Molyneaux, Doug (Debbie) and Kevin (Jane). Beloved Aunt of Graeme (Betty) Wright. Her cherished grandchildren are Sara (Kris), Matt (Mona), Ryan (Cristina), Katy (Rich), Kerri-Lynn, Elizabeth and Emma. Nana is also lovingly remembered by her wee boys Colin, Jack and James.

At this time, Jessie’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Alan Morrison, the staff of the Chatham Kent Health Alliance and her Blenheim buddies.

Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of Jessie’s life will take place at a later date. Jessie will be accompanied by her family to be with her mom and brother at their final resting place in Scotland. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial contribution are asked to consider Community Living Chatham Kent or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Blenheim Community Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences for the family and memorial donations may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com

On Monday October 21, 2013 Judy Rumble of Blenheim passed away. Judy was born in Kingsville 68 years ago, daughter of the late Helen and William Szoke. Judy is survived by her husband Bruce, sister Mary Ann, son Scott (Lisa) and daughters Monica and Merideth (Randy). She will also be lovingly remembered by grandchildren David, Hazel and Henry. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley Street in Blenheim on Friday October 25, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society would be appreciated. Online condolences for the family and memorial donations may be left at www.blenheimcommunityfuneralhome.com