Obituary of Richard J. Wszol

WSZOL: Richard Joseph - A resident of Erieau Rd., Blenheim, Richard J. Wszol peacefully passed away with his children by his side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the age of 59. Born in Chatham, Richard was the son of Henryka Wszol (nee Swiech) and the late Joseph Wszol (1966). Loving companion to Janet Knight of Erie Shore Drive. Proud father of Jacqueline Wszol (Ed Antone) of London, Jennifer Wszol (Jeff Smallbridge) of Chatham and Joseph Wszol (Amy Ferguson) of Blenheim. Survived by their mother Deborah Wszol. Dear brother to Irene Malott (Jim) of Chatham, Liz Sowinski (Stan) of Chatham, Krys Papps of Blenheim, Dianne Forsyth (Jerry) of Blenheim and Fred Wszol of Blenheim. Also missed by several nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Richard was a lifelong farmer in the Erieau Marsh where he grew onions and the ever famous “super radishes.” He also worked at Navistar for 17 years and was an honourary member of the Royal Onion Yacht Club. The Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim on Wednesday from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Richard to the Liver Foundation, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ridgetown Campus Agri-Food Foundation (University of Guelph), 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.