Obituary of David Lindsay

LINDSAY: David Luke A resident of Chatham and formerly of Blenheim, David Luke Lindsay died on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, at the age of 76. Born in Blenheim, to the late Samuel & Salina Lindsay. He is survived by his wife Betty Lindsay, and predeceased by his first wife Margaret Lindsay. Survivng is son Brian & Karen Lindsay of Markham, daughter Barbara & Rick Wilson of Calgary, grandchildren Patsy, Allan and Philip, Jason and Michael. Also survived by step sons Dale & Irene Stewart, and Lee & Mary Anne Stewart, along with several grandchildren, mother in-law Grace Moor, brothers in-law Chas & Saundra Ashby, and Gary & Sandy Stead. David will be missed by sisters Vanessa Devine, Mabel Brown, Louella Turner, & Salina Dauphin, brother Charles & Madeline Lindsay, brother in-law Smyth Neely, sister in-law Carol Lindsay, many nieces and nephews, and special friends Ted & Charlotte Labadie. Predeceased by 8 brothers, and 2 sisters. David was past Master Kent Lodge #274 in Blenheim, past First Principal of Erie-Blenheim Chapter Royal Arch Masons, past Grand Stewart Kent Lodge, past grand Stewart Royal Arch Masons, a member of Lodge of Perfection, and past Most Wise Soverign Kent Chapter Rose Croix Chatham Valley of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Moore Consistory Hamilton, Achom Shrine Club Chatham, Blenheim Shrine Club, and Mocha Temple in London. David was a Veteran of the Korean war and became a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 28, and the Korean Veterans Association Unit 4 in London He was the past President of Blenheim Minor Hockey, past President of the Blenheim Baseball Association, and was a Former Cub Master & Scout Leader .David retired from Canada Post – Blenheim Office and served for 25 years as School Trustee. He was the past Chairman of the Blenheim School Board as well as past Chairman of the Kent County Board of Education. Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 25, and 2:00-4:30 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 26. A Masonic Lodge Service will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. # 28 will conduct a memorial service on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for their comrade. Funeral Service to take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday June 27, 2008, from Trinity Anglican Church in Blenheim with Rev. David Fuller and Rev. John G. Anderson officiating. Donations made in David’s memory to the CKHA- M.R.I. Fund, Trinity Anglican Church Building Fund, or the charity of one’s choice are appreciated by the family. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham, Ontario 519-351-2040