Obituary of Colin Rylett
Rylett: Colin Christopher -
A resident of Chatham, Colin Rylett passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 39.
Born in Chatham, Colin was the son of Amy Griffin (née Callow), step-father Brad Griffin and the late Clarence Rylett.
Beloved best friend of 20 years and loving fiancée of 3 years to Samira and step-father to Kamryn.
Caring father to Briana, C.J and Emmy-Rae.
Loving brother to Quentin (Melissa) Griffin.
Uncle Colin to Nora.
He will be missed by many friends and family.
Colin was an avid fisherman, a lover of nature and animals. He was full of knowledge and facts about the great outdoors. Colin was well versed in all genres of music. He was a National Geographic's fanatic and a Star Wars junkie.
Family to receive friends on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 2:00 - 4:00 pm and a Celebration of life to follow at the Kent Cloverleaf Conservation Club, 9092 English Line, Chatham, ON N7M 0M2.
Donations made in memory of Colin to the Reach Out Chatham-Kent (R.O.C.K) Missions or a charity of choice 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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