Obituary of Murray James Tofflemire
A resident of Chatham, Murray Tofflemire passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 83.
He was the son of the late Hazel Tofflemire.
Loving father of Jim Tofflemire (Tina). Dear friend of Randy McKinlay (Raianne), Todd Wellman (Tara) & Starsky Labonte (Tara).
Papa of Danielle Tofflemire (Austin), Hayley Tofflemire (Logan) & Emilee Tofflemire (Nolan).
Great-Papa of Rowan and Rosalee.
Brother of Velma Hope, Linda, Bob Tofflemire & Cecil Tofflemire.
Predeceased by siblings, Neil Tofflemire, Olive Close, Marie Alberts, Treva Ferguson & Oscar Tofflemire.
He will forever be loved by his fur baby, Foxy.
Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family.
Murray, a dedicated truck driver for over 15 years, will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. He found joy in friendly games of pool and darts at the Elephant’s Nest, always sharing laughter and a drink with his buddies. A true fan of the classics, Murray loved listening to oldies, especially Willie Nelson and Hank Williams.
His adventurous spirit often led him to racetracks near and far, and he could always be counted on for a good crossword puzzle. Above all, Murray cherished time spent with his family. His warmth, humor, and companionship will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
Family to receive friends on Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 1:30 pm until a Funeral Service at 3:00 pm. Cremation to follow.
In memory of Murray, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519 351 2040
Grief Support
The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. These articles are meant to describe different types of grief; their intent is to help you understand your own, or to help you empathize with another person's grief.
LEARN MORE >
Our Locations
McKinlay Funeral Homes is pleased to offer services from locations in Ridgetown, Blenheim, and Chatham. We have a wide range of services available in these communities. Please click on the link below for more information about these facilities.
LEARN MORE >
Send Flowers
Our local florists are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements, and are backed by their professionalism and prompt service. Allow us to take care of your expression of sympathy by connecting with our local florists through our website.
LEARN MORE >
Let Us Help You
Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about pre-planning a funeral and grief support, as well as the traditional funeral and cremation services that we have to offer. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at anytime, we are available by phone or e-mail, or drop by the office in person. We are always here to help.
Ridgetown: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-397
Blenheim: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-41
Chatham: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-174
Nathan McKinlay is in charge of day-to-day operations in Chatham.
Jeff Mardling is in charge of day-to-day operations in Blenheim & Ridgetown.
Click HERE for the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's Consumer Information Guide.