Obituary of Norman Zock

NORMAN ROMAN ZOCK passed away quietly on Monday April 14, 2014 at the age of 86. Norm was born on October 25, 1927 in Chatham and spent his life on the farm he so lovingly tended. Married to the late Beulah (Ecker) Zock, Norm was an active member of the farming community and a dedicated member of Evangel Community Church. His love of God and service to others was always evident as he lent a helping hand to anyone in need of assistance. Social and engaging, Norm greeted others with a sincere and friendly smile, and was never without a joke or story to tell. As a true farmer, Norm took his duty as a steward of Creation seriously, contributing to the welfare of society in more ways than can be acknowledged. Norm enjoyed cultivating his crops and his love of God and his family, spending his time on earth as an honest, hardworking, pure and genuine man. Norm is survived by 4 children: Norma and Reid Pierce, Steven Zock of Chatham, Phillip and Laurie Zock of Ingersoll, and Gary and Christine Zock of Toronto. Norm is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Ryan (Jessica) Pierce, Jason Pierce, Ainsley (Colin) Dempsey, Brendan Pierce, Warren (Amber) Zock, Ashley Zock and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday April 18th at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St. in Chatham. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 19th at Evangel Community Church, 76 Sandys Street, Chatham. A Private Interment with family will follow. Donations made in memory of Norm to the Canadian Diabetes Association or The Gideons International in Canada would be welcome. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519-351-2040