Obituary of Greg Praill
Praill, Gregory Martin
A resident of Chatham, Gregory Praill passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Monday, May 13, 2019 at the age of 67.
He was the son of the late Reginald & Margaret (nee Haest) Praill.
Beloved Husband of 46 beautiful years to Leslie Praill (nee Pearce).
Devoted father of Jonathan Praill (Lacey Novak) & Lisa MacKinnon (Kyle).
Grandfather of Joshua, Matthew, Nevaeh, Gavyn, Keegan, Ethyn & Alexander.
Brother of Donald Praill (Betty), Jerry Praill (Elaine) & Sharron Gillett (John Pul).
Remembered always by his Aunt Mini Haest & Stephanie Praill.
Missed by his brother-in-law, Craig Pearce (Patti), sister-in-law Margaret Campbell (the late David), brother-in-law Ralph Pearce (Deb), nieces, nephews, cousins & extended family.
Greg retired from Oxford Automotive (formerly Eaton Yale) after many years of service. He was active with the Chatham Optimist Club and was part of the Chatham Model Railway Club. He enjoyed playing drums with Praise Fellowship.
Family to receive friends on Monday, May 20, 2019 from for a Visitation at 10:00 am with a Memorial Service time at 11:00 am at Praise Fellowship Church, 165 Park Ave E, Chatham. Pastor Michael Koppes as officiant. Cremation has taken place.
In memory of Gregory, donations may be made to Praise Fellowship Church or to the Praise Fellowship - Soup Kitchen.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
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459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
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