Obituary of Norm Owen

Owen, Norman Ernest A resident of Chatham, Norman Owen passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Riverview Gardens Nursing Home at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Leslie & Rose (nee Moon) Owen. Beloved husband of 70 years to Jeannette (nee Bechard). Loving Father of Brenda Gibson (Terry), James Owen (Kathy) & Annette Thomas (Mark). Loving Papa of Jeffery Gibson (Kim), Melissa Gibson, Kevin Owen (Stephanie), the late Scott Owen (1998), Amy Thomas (Wes), Greg Thomas (Robin) & Grant Thomas (Sarah). Loving Great-Papa of 11 great-grandchildren, Brady, Jamie, Owen, Colton, Ashton, Larkin, Evelyn, Isla, Asher, Scarlet & Willow. Brother of Dorothy Brown (Cliff) & the late William Owen (Alea). Brother-in-law of the late Vern Bechard (Mary-Lou), Ivan Bechard (the late Dora), Beverly Crow (the late Robert), the late Jerome Bechard (Zuzanna), Gerard Bechard (Margo), Norbert Bechard (Noreen) (the late Jean). Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family. Norm retired from Navistar International as a Tool & Die Maker after over 40 years of Service. Norm was a former member of the Army Cadets with the Vocational School within Chatham. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Norm enjoyed playing cards, having a beer with his friends and bowling with Jeannette. He enjoyed when the grandchildren & great-grandchildren came to visit. The Owen family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff on 3 East of Riverview Gardens for their loving care and compassion with Norm over the years. Family to receive friends on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 7:00 - 9:00 pm. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday morning at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham. In memory of Norm, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street Chatham 519 351 2040