Sophie Owen

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Sophie Owen (Ripchensky) who passed peacefully at Riverview Gardens on February 1, 2012 at the age of 92 years. Born in Montreal, Sophie was predeceased by her husband Alfred Richard “Dick” Owen. Loving mother of Carolyn & John Bloxham, Lorraine Barnes and Keith Owen. Grandmother to Chris Pidgeon (Todd), Kim Bloxham-Jenkins (Mark), Cory Bloxham (Agnes), Traci Fitzgerald (Jim), Jennifer Owen (Charlie), Steve Barnes and Katy Barnes. Fun loving great-grandmother to 8 great-grandchildren. Friends and family are invited to gather at the Blenheim Community Funeral Home, 60 Stanley St, Blenheim on Saturday February 4, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. for a time of visitation. A Funeral Service for Sophie will follow at 11 a.m. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery, Blenheim. Following the service, a reception for friends and family will be held at Blazin BBQ, St. Clair Street in Chatham from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Riverview Gardens, especially 3 West, Rose Arbour for their compassionate care.