Obituary of Carol Ruth Kominek
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Kominek: Carol Ruth (née Edwards) -
A resident of Chatham, Carol Kominek passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 22, 2025 at the age of 85.
Born in Chatham, ON, Carol was the daughter of John and Evelyn (née. White) Edwards.
Beloved wife of 61 years to her loving husband John.
Cherished mother to Dawn (Wayne) Clackett, Charlie (Renee) Kominek, Carrie (Dan) Green.
Loving Grandmother to Melissa (J.P.), Crystal (Colin), Sarah, Brandon (Rae), Jon (Kait), Josh (Robyn), Katie, Kristina (Trevor), Jessica (Alex), Robert, Rachel (Dylan), Randy (Vanessa), Melanie and Blaze.
Loving Great Grandmother to Rosie, Scarlette-Belle, Ellie-Rose, and the newest arriving in March, Myah, Jackson, Carter, Jayela, Saige, and Mikey.
Predeceased by her siblings Don, Bev, Patricia, Brian and her in-laws Joe and Doris Kominek.
Carol will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Carol was a member of C.W.L. of St. Agnes for over 50 years. She loved her time over the years camping and fishing with family at Port Bruce. Carol was a lifelong crafter of multiple disciplines from sewing to crocheting. She enjoyed going out to bingos near and far. Her greatest role was becoming a grandma to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The family of Carol invite all to an Afternoon of Visitation on Friday February 28th, 2025 at McKinlay Funeral Home in Chatham from 1pm to 4pm and to a Funeral Celebration of Life at 11:00am on Saturday March 1st, 2025.
Donations made in memory of Carol to the Diabetes Association of Canada or to the Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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