Obituary of Diny Grift
With saddened hearts, the family of Diny Grift (nee Lubach) announces her passing into Glory on Saturday, September 18th, 2021; being reunited with her beloved husband, Wim (2002) of 47 years. Diny recently celebrated her 88th birthday. She was born on August 21st, 1933, in Enschede, The Netherlands.
Dear mother of Jean (Ben) Brouwer, Anita (Andy) Janssens, Deanna (Richard) Armstrong, and Wilma (Dean) Winters. Oma to 13 grandchildren and Great-Oma to 24 great-grandchildren.
Sister to the late Jack Lubach (Pat), Korrie (Simon) Oosterlaken, the late Tina Passa, and Clarence (Donna) Lubach. Sister-in-law to the late John (Louise) Grift, Dick (Joanne) Grift, and Evert (Ruth Ann) Grift.
A special thank you to her caregivers: Karen, Joy, Julie, Marion, Hailey, Jen, Lisa, and Shawn. Your loving care was very much appreciated.
A Funeral Service will be held at Emmanuel Congregation Church, 92 Erie Street North, Ridgetown, on Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021, at 1pm. Interment to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown.
The Funeral Service will be livestreamed via the following link:
Those who plan to attend the Funeral Service must register by phone (519-674-3141) or via the Funeral Home Website: CLICK HERE
The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has mandated that all in attendance must wear a mask.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, 519-674-3141
Grief Support
The death of someone we care about can be one of the most difficult experiences in life. These articles are meant to describe different types of grief; their intent is to help you understand your own, or to help you empathize with another person's grief.
LEARN MORE >
Our Locations
McKinlay Funeral Homes is pleased to offer services from locations in Ridgetown, Blenheim, and Chatham. We have a wide range of services available in these communities. Please click on the link below for more information about these facilities.
LEARN MORE >
Send Flowers
Our local florists are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements, and are backed by their professionalism and prompt service. Allow us to take care of your expression of sympathy by connecting with our local florists through our website.
LEARN MORE >
Let Us Help You
Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about pre-planning a funeral and grief support, as well as the traditional funeral and cremation services that we have to offer. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at anytime, we are available by phone or e-mail, or drop by the office in person. We are always here to help.
Ridgetown: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-397
Blenheim: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-41
Chatham: Class 1 Funeral Establishment FE-174
Nathan McKinlay is in charge of day-to-day operations in Chatham.
Jeff Mardling is in charge of day-to-day operations in Blenheim & Ridgetown.
Click HERE for the Bereavement Authority of Ontario's Consumer Information Guide.