Obituary of Ivan Dawson

DAWSON: Ivan Roy. A resident of Blenheim and formerly of Raleigh Township, Ivan Roy Dawson, age 86, completed his earthly journey and passed peacefully into the presence of the living God on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Blenheim Community Village. Wonderful and loving father of Bonnie (Pease) and John Dawson, both of Raleigh Township. Husband to May. Dear grandpa of Kristin and Geoff Pease. Also survived by his sister Harriet Kearns of Essex and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret (Drury) Dawson, five sisters, Cora, Merle, Laura (Conner), Margaret (Smith), and Hazel (Philcox), and five brothers, Edwin, Jim, George, John, and Harry. Ivan farmed in Raleigh Township and worked at Southwestern Regional Centre for 15 years. He was a member of Grace United Church and St. Luke's United Church. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home "Ford Chapel", 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Eric Skillings officiating. Interment in Pardoville-Union Cemetery, Raleigh Township. In lieu of flowers, donations to Loads of Love would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home "Ford Chapel", 141 Park Street, Blenheim, Ontario (519)676-3451.