Obituary of Arlene Jane Mary Peltier
Arlene Jane Mary Peltier (nee Downey)
Arlene, a resident of Chatham, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the age of 79.
Born in Chatham, daughter of the late Bernard & Anna (nee McKeon) Downey.
Loving wife and best friend of the late Glenn Peltier (2014).
Cherished sister of the late Patricia Miller (2006) & the late Carol McClellan (2000).
Survived by brother-in-laws, John & Marie McClellan, Murray & Shirley Peltier and sister-in-laws, Ruth Sereda (the late Walt), Betty Ann & Gerald Ouellette, and predeceased by brother-in-law, Robert & Suzy Peltier and Victor Miller.
Arlene is survived by 20 nieces & nephews, their families and many friends.
She enjoyed attending family gatherings and being surrounded by her nieces, nephews and their children, and was devoted to her faith as an active parishioner of Blessed Sacrament and member of St. Vincent De Paul.
Friends to be received at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Vigil prayers to be offered at 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 145 Victoria Avenue, Chatham at 11:00 am with Fr. Jim Higgins as officiant. Interment to follow in St Anthony's Cemetery, Chatham.
Donations in memory of Arlene may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society & Blessed Sacrament St Vincent De Paul.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street,
Chatham
519 351 2040
Grief Support
The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. These articles are meant to describe different types of grief; their intent is to help you understand your own, or to help you empathize with another person's grief.
LEARN MORE >
Our Locations
McKinlay Funeral Homes is pleased to offer services from locations in Ridgetown, Blenheim, and Chatham. We have a wide range of services available in these communities. Please click on the link below for more information about these facilities.
LEARN MORE >
Send Flowers
Our local florists are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements, and are backed by their professionalism and prompt service. Allow us to take care of your expression of sympathy by connecting with our local florists through our website.
LEARN MORE >
Let Us Help You
Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about pre-planning a funeral and grief support, as well as the traditional funeral and cremation services that we have to offer. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at anytime, we are available by phone or e-mail, or drop by the office in person. We are always here to help.
Ridgetown: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-397
Blenheim: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-41
Chatham: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-174
Nathan McKinlay is in charge of day-to-day operations in Chatham.
Jeff Mardling is in charge of day-to-day operations in Blenheim & Ridgetown.
Click HERE for the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's Consumer Information Guide.