Obituary of Ted Gosnell
Gosnell, Lloyd Edwards (Ted) -
A resident of Ridgetown and formerly of Orford Township, Ted Gosnell passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance on Friday, January 15, 2021 in his 87th year.
Born in Highgate, Ted was the youngest child of the late Lloyd and Mary Gosnell (nee Edwards).
Beloved husband of the late Donna Gosnell (nee McPhail) (2013).
Loving father to Cheryl Van Der Aa and her husband Marcel of London.
Predeceased by his siblings Max (Jean) Gosnell, Jack (Marion) Gosnell, and Muriel Field.
Survived by sisters-in-law Marlene (late Jim) Trees of Bellevue WA, Audrey McPhail of Ridgetown, and the late Dorothy Cove.
Ted was a member of the former Highgate United Church. He was also a member of the Hiram Lodge 336 Ridgetown and the Erie Blenheim Chapter.
Cremation has taken place with a private family interment at a later date.
Donations to the Foundation of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Howard Mutual Foundation (Medical Centre) or a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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