Obituary of Oliver Earl Peach

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Peach: Oliver "Ollie" Earl -

A resident of Windsor, and formerly of Chatham, Ollie Peach passed away at the Hospice of Windsor with family at his side on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the age of 79.

Born in Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Ollie was the son of the late Howard and Shirley (née Rourke) Peach.

Beloved husband of Darlene Peach (née McKerracher).

Loving father to Ken Peach (Sue), Dave Peach and Kevin Peach.

Proud Grandpa to Mackenzie, Morgan, Jasper and Holden.

Great-Grandpa to Rose.

Dear brother to the late Walter Peach (Jean), the late Laurie Peach, the late Donald Peach (Joanne), Brian Peach (Betty Ann), the late Vivian Monroe (Walter John) and the late Brenda Peach.

Ollie retired from Loblaws after over 32 years of service.

In his free time he was a Boy Scout leader and coached T-ball. He loved to play card games like euchre and crib. Ollie especially enjoyed travelling, camping, and going home to Nova Scotia. He loved farming and being on the land. 

Ollie was a true family man, with a great sense of humour always telling jokes. He loved to spend time with his sons and grandchildren, making sure to keep up with the tradition of spending every Sunday together.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 12:00pm until the Celebration of his life at 1:00pm. Cremation to follow with a private family interment to be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Ollie to the Hospice for Life 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