Obituary of Katie Burrell
Burrell, "Katie" Catherine Joanne (nee Wilson) - a resident of Ridgetown, passed away peacefully with family by her side at Maple City Residence Chatham on Friday July 27, 2018, at the age of 89.
Born in Detroit Michigan, daughter of the late Ross and Florence (nee Bishop) Wilson. Beloved wife of the late George Burrell (1981). Sister of the late William Wilson (2006) of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Loving mother of Beverly (Andrew) Moulton of Ridgetown, Bruce (Heather) Burrell of Ridgetown and Beth Ann (Kirk) Duncan of Shedden.
Loving grandmother to Melissa (Curt) Falls, Melanie (Dave Zruna ) Roberts, Aaron (Mary) Burrell, Megan (Aaron) Connell, Katelyn Duncan, Allison Duncan and Great Grandma to Breanne Falls, Cody Moulton, Trent Clayton, AJ Powers, Ethan Burrell, Riley Burrell, Hanna Burrell, Brooke Burrell, Leighton Connell and Arianna Connell.
Katie loved to play cards, and watch her favourite team play hockey and baseball. She will be sadly missed but remembered as a true Detroit fan!
A Celebration of Katie's Life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 243 Ridgetown on Saturday August 11, 2018 from 1-4pm.
Memories will be shared by the family at 2pm.
Donations in memory of Katie may be made to charity of choice, Chatham Hospice.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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