Obituary of Bev Pardo

PARDO: Robert “Bev” – A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Blenheim, Bev Pardo passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at the age of 72. Born in Blenheim, Bev was the son of the late Orbin and Margaret (McKibbin) Pardo. Beloved husband to Dorothy Pardo. Loving father of Kelly Watt of Chatham and Jodi Pardo (Chris Norton) of London. Proud grandfather of Jesse Watt, Alexis Watt, Jadyn Watt, Sydney Norton and Riley Norton. Dearly missed by his brother-in-law Glen “Smokey” Embury. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends, extended family, brothers and sisters-in law in London and his four-legged friend Hank. Predeceased by his 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Bev worked at Motor Wheel in Chatham for 25 years. He enjoyed fishing, and watching the Detroit Red Wings. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Saturday, March 12, 2011, from 12:30 p.m. until the Memorial Service at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Ken Powell officiating. Donations made in memory of Bev to the O.S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com, McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, Ontario, 519-676-3451.