Obituary of Walter Stirling
Stirling, Walter Douglas
A resident of Blenheim and formerly Harwich Township passed away at the Chatham-Kent Hospice on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in his 76th year.
Born at Chatham General Hospital to Clarence and Kathleen (Dempster) Stirling.
Walt farmed in the Rondeau area before moving to Blenheim for a career in plant production and sales management with Dekalb. With his keen interest in agriculture, he very much enjoyed his time travelling southwestern Ontario working and conversing with his fellow farmers.
Beloved husband for 55 years of Edna (Jack) Stirling. Dear father of Brad Stirling and his wife Hilda of Belle River, and Cheryl Stoner and her husband Al of Poplar Hill. Grandfather of Sydra Stoner, Ryan and Devin Stirling. Brother of the late Leroy (late Mary) Stirling and sister Ann (late Don) Webster of Mississauga. Brother-in-law of Ruth Verbrugge and husband Egbert of Dutton. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park St., Blenheim, on Thursday June 1, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-9pm. Visitation will continue on Friday June 2, at 9:30am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11am. Cremation to follow.
Donations in memory of Walt may be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home 141 Park St. Blenheim, Ont 519-676-3451
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