Obituary of Chantelle Sekerak

Sekerak: Chantelle Marie (Vanden Enden) - With deep sadness we announce the passing of Chantelle Sekerak on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 44. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love. She leaves behind her beloved husband of 18 years, Jim Sekerak, and her adoring sons Ben and Aleks Sekerak. Born in Chatham on February 9, 1972, daughter of Al and Michelle (Martin) Vanden Enden. Forever missed by her siblings Duane & Nicole Vanden Enden of Stoney Point, Cristelle Vanden Enden of Chatham, Darrin Vanden Enden of Cambridge, Derek & Nicola Vanden Enden of Cambridge. Dear daughter-in-law to Jim & Mary Jane Sekerak of Sarnia, cherished sister-in-law to Kelly Reny & Colleen of Sarnia, Dan Sekerak of Aylmer, and Joe & Andrea Sekerak of Strathroy. Chantelle was a very special aunt and tante Chantie to several nieces and nephews whom she always loved spending time with. Forever remembered by the entire Vanden Enden and Martin families. Chantelle was very blessed to be surrounded by an incredible group of friends who touched her life in many significant ways. Chantelle was a devoted French Immersion elementary school teacher at Our Lady of Fatima and Monsignor Uyen Schools for 21 years. She loved gardening, traveling, and had an inspirational love of life and learning. Chantelle was a wonderful friend, an absolute angel of a mother and wife, and had a vibrant zest for life. She will never be forgotten. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday from 3:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 3:00-5:00 & 7:00- 9:00 p.m. A Private Family Service will take place on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 with Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Donations made in memory of Chantelle to the C-K Woman's Shelter or Canadian Food for Children would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. "Love you California Chicks" <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/164033716" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/164033716">Chantelle Sekerak</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>