Obituary of Joseph DeCock

DeCock; Joseph, a resident of Chatham and formerly R.R. #3 Kent Bridge. Joseph DeCock died suddenly Sunday January 18, 2009 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham at the age of 73. Born in Howard Township son of the late Gustaaf & Germaine (DeGendt) DeCock. Beloved husband of Marcella M. (Strong) DeCock. Dear father of Barb & Mark Fuller, Ridgetown; Paul DeCock & Elise Marentette, R.R. #3 Kent Bridge; Joseph (Jr.) & Jen DeCock, North Bay; Ken & Kim DeCock, R.R. #2, Kent Bridge; and Don & Melissa DeCock, R.R. #2, Kent Bridge. Grand father of 12 grandchildren & 2 Great grandchildren. Brother of Caroline & Joseph Martens, R.R. #2, Ridgetown; Mary & her husband the late Charles Deprez (2006), R.R. #3, Kent Bridge and the late Frank DeCock (2000). Brother-in-law of Lisa DeCock, Chatham. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Wednesday January 21, 2009 from 2:00-4:30 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Parish Prayers will be offered at the Funeral Home on Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Chatham with Fr. Daniel Bombardier celebrant. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Howard Township. Donations in memory of Joe to the LHSC - Cardiac Unit of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance – MRI Fund appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., chtham (519)351-2040