Obituary of Lesley Blair
Lesley Reid Blair
March 17, 1960 - April 25, 2026
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Lesley Reid Blair, 66, of Chatham, Ontario, on April 25, 2026.
Lesley was born in Bonnybridge Scotland and moved to Tilbury, Ontario with her family at the age of 8. She went to school in Tilbury and lived all her life in the Chatham Kent area. In 1991 she went back to school and achieved a diploma in hair dressing. She loved animals, plants, camping and the outdoors.
She is predeceased by her mother, Marion; stepmother, Sue; husband, Tom; son, Kyle; and her niece, Hunter.
Lesley is survived by her sons, Derek, Sean, and Ian; her father, Hunter; brother, Russell; sisters, Jackie and Natalie; grandchildren, Journee, Jenessa, Jaliyah, Brooklyn, Dacian, Tyler, Jaxen, and Briahnna; nieces and nephews, Elizabeth, Alexandra, Murdoch, Mark and Ava.
Lesley, beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, will be deeply missed and forever loved.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported them during this difficult time.
Cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home in Chatham, Ontario. A Celebration of Life will be announced once details have been finalized.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
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