Obituary of Henry George Kearns

Kearns: Henry George, a resident of R.R. #9, Chatham. Henry Kearns died Sunday December 20, 2009 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus at the age of 85. Born in Fletcher, Ontario son of the late Thomas Edward & Margaret (Jubenville) Kearns. Beloved husband of 64 years to Rosemary Joan (Sheppard) Kearns. Dear father of Nancy & Brian Hind, Petrolia; Susan & Rolfe McEwan, Kelona, B.C. and the late Peter Kearns (1999). Father-in-law of Maryanne Kearns, R.R. #9, Chatham. Grandfather of Candace & T.J. Dersch; Courtney & Chad Harvey; Katy Hind; Bryce & Lanna McEwan; Meagan McEwan; Travis McEwan; Jeremiah Kearns and Christopher & Crystal Kearns. Great grandfather of Carter, Hudson, Logan, Lauren & Dustin. Brother of Ursula Tasker, Thamesville; Eleanor Leverton, Thamesville and the late Aileen Vince; Donna Jean Cook; Anthony Kearns and Raymond Kearns. Brother-in-law of Vada Kearns, Chatham. Mr. Kearns served with the Air Force in WW II from 1942-1946, He worked at International for 38 years before his retirement in 1981 and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #11891. Friends will be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St., Chatham on Wednesday December 23, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. The Knights of Columbus will conduct a Memorial Service at the Funeral Home on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 5425 Tecumseh Line, R.R. #2 Tilbury on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Michael O’Brien celebrant. Interment in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Special thanks to Bernadette and Cindy. Donations in memory of Henry to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 st. Clair St., Chatham. (519)351-2040