Obituary of Joshua Neufeld Woelke
With family gathered at his side, Joshua Neufeld Woelke, of Dresden, passed away at the age of 11, on Sunday, May 30th, 2021, after a courageous battle with a cancerous brain tumour. Beloved son of Wilhem and Katharina Woelke. Dear brother of Grace, Joseph, and Isaiah Woelke. Cherished grandson of Jacob & Margaretha Woelke, and Cornelius & Katharina Neufeld. Joshua will be deeply missed by his extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, on Wednesday from 2-5pm and 6-9:30pm. Presently all Visitation Periods have been filled to capacity, as dictated by Public Health Measures.
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has mandated that all in attendance must wear a mask.
A Private Funeral Service will be held at New Reinland Mennonite Church, 1330 Mersea Road 6, Wheatley, on Thursday at 1pm. The Funeral Service will be live-streamed at www.newreinlandmennonitechurch.com. Interment to follow in Graceland Cemetery, Olinda.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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