Obituary of Jay Rhodes

RHODES, James Cecil; A resident of Chatham, Jay “Dusty” Rhodes passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Born in Raleigh Township, 88 years ago on January 2, 1923. Son of the late Cecil & Hazel (nee Chinnick) Rhodes, and brother of the late Ted and his wife Mary (nee Pleasance) Rhodes. Jay proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1940 to 1944, he was a member of Wesley United Church, and a long time member of the Chatham Sertoma Club. He enjoyed fishing at his summer residence in Huntsville. Beloved husband to Bernice “Bea” (nee Breen) Rhodes for 68 years. Proud father of Leigh (Deb), Diane, Tim (Darcie), Geoff (Deb), Kirk (Julie), and Karelyn (Mike) Stevens. Grandfather to Stephanie, Adam, Jocelyn, Jacob, Buzz, Carsen, Stephanie, Shelby, and Avery. Great-grandfather to Jackson, Taylor, and Nicholas. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 2:00p.m. with Rev. Dr. Margaret Trapnell officiating. Cremation to follow. Donations in memory of Jay Rhodes to the Community Living Chatham-Kent or the Lung Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham (519) 351-2040