Obituary of John Udvari

UDVARI: John, Sr. - A resident of Chatham, John Udvari passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus with his family at his side on Friday, September 9, 2016 at the age of 74. Born in Courtright, John Udvari was the son of the late Steve and Helen (Varga) Udvari. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Aline Udvari (nee Brown) (2016). Loving father of John Udvari (Lisa), Mary Anne Udvari and Jeff Udvari all of Chatham. Proud grandfather of Kelsey Udvari and Tyler Udvari. Step-grandfather to Shae-Lyn McLean and Drew McLean. Dear brother to Betty Throsel (late Bob 2015). Dear brother-in-law to the late Melvin Brown (2000) and Lorette, the late Rena Pinsonneault (1982) and Gerard (2008), Hazel Emery (late Hector 2004), the late Stan Brown (2007), Joanne and Norman Myers, Madeleine and Seville Tetrault, Doris and Jim Monforton, Jean and Ron Bechard, the late Alice Brown (2003), Leonard and Jacqueline Brown, Jim and Anne Brown and Lucille and Donat Laprise. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. John farmed all of his life in Chatham-Kent. As per John's request, family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 15, 2016 with Fr. John Betkowski officiating. Cremation to follow with a private family interment to be held at St. Philippe Cemetery at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Bailey and the staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and CCAC for their care and compassion. Special thanks to Ron and Jean Bechard, and other family and friends for their care and support which allowed him to extend his stay at home on the farm. Donations made in memory of John to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/187912078" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/187912078">John Udvari</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>