Sharon Hope

Sharon Elaine Hope of Merlin passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday August 25, 2021.  She will be forever loved by her husband of 54 years, George Hope and her sons Jason Hope (Tammy Craeymeersch) and Jeff Hope (Marianne).  She will be remembered with fondness by her grandchildren Madison (Brandon and their son Zylen) and Preston (with their mother Sherry Hope) as well as Hannah and Aidan.

Sharon was one of six daughters born to the late Rev. John and Marjorie McDonald.  She is survived by Esther Elgie (Wes), Mary Ann Cook (Jack), Linda Stenman (Dwayne), Ruth Cook (Bill) and Jean Jolicoeur (Paul) as well as George’s sister Donna Skinner (Ken).  She worked for many years carrying out administrative duties at St. Clair Grain, Maple Leaf Mills and Cargill before retiring from Kent County Fertilizers.

Sharon was a member of Evangel Community Church in Chatham where she enjoyed volunteering her time and talents.  She enjoyed music, playing the violin, organ and piano.  She also volunteered at Loads of Love in Chatham.  She was a kind and caring soul who left the world a better place.

Friends and family are invited to the Blenheim Community Funeral Home for visitation on Friday August 27 from 2:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.  A Funeral Service for Sharon will be held in Evangel Community Church, Chatham on Saturday August 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.  Interment will take place in Shanks Cemetery.  Those wishing to attend the visitation or funeral service are asked to call the Funeral Home at 519-676-9200 to reserve a spot.  The Bereavement Authority of Ontario requires everyone to wear a face covering.

Those wishing to remember Sharon with a memorial donation are asked to consider Loads of Love or the Chatham-Kent Hospice.