Obituary of Duncan DeGraw

DeGRAW: Duncan A resident of Blenheim, Duncan DeGraw died peacefully at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Sydenham Campus on Friday April 18, 2008 at the age of 97. Born in Rodney, son of the late Andrew & Elizabeth (Laird) DeGraw. Beloved husband of the late Lena (Beno) DeGraw (2003) Brother of the late Flossie Gillon, Teresa Hansen, Clarence, Mac, Roy, Jim, and Allen DeGraw. Survived by his sister-in-law Elva DeGraw of Dutton. He is also survived by a son Lloyd, daughter Dorothy, and many nieces and nephews. Duncan farmed until his retirement in 1969. He was a member of Blenheim Baptist Church where he had served as an Usher and as a Trustee for many years. He was also involved with the Blenheim Senior’s Centre, and the Blenheim Men’s Senior Bowling League. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, “Ford Chapel”, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Monday April 21, 2008 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at the Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Bill Terris of Blenheim Baptist Church officiating. Interment Rosedale Cemetery, Tilbury East Township. Donations to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com