Obituary of Bonnie Gore
Gore: Bonnie Ann -
A resident of Chatham, Bonnie Gore passed away at home on December 31, 2025 at the age of 69.
Born in Windsor, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Clarence and Patricia (née Delgarno) Hayes.
Loving mother to Daniel Gore, Deanna Gore (Jason Brown), the late Josh Gore, and Sherina Gore.
Grandmother to Shelyse, Erin, Jacob, Charlie, Clinton, and Seth.
Caring sister to Terry Faulkner (Roger Arpin).
Predeceased by siblings; Angus Hayes and Nancy Hayes.
She will be missed by extended family and friends.
Bonnie could be found quilting and sewing. She enjoyed cooking and baking a variety of items, especially come the holidays. Bonnie spent lots of time with her friends, she will be fondly remembered by everyone she knew.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 11:00 am, until the Funeral Service at 1:00 pm. Burial to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Donations made in memory of Bonnie to the Heart & Stroke Foundation 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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