Obituary of Terry Wayne Welch
WELCH: Terry Wayne -
A lifelong resident of Morpeth, Terry Welch passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the age of 60.
Born in Chatham, Terry was the son of Don (Cheryl Simpson) and the late Helen (Smith) Welch. Son-in-law to Joe and late Nancy (Tebo) Weaver.
Beloved husband of 37 years to Laura (nee Weaver).
Loving father of Jeffrey Welch and Gregory Welch.
Proud Papa to his little sweetheart Elizabeth "Lizzy".
Dear brother to Lisa Mazerolle (Dan).
Brother-in-law to Lisa Walker (Doug), the late Michael Weaver and Brian Weaver.
Special uncle to Ashley Mazerolle (Tyler Cameron), Mitchell Mazerolle (Alli Oliphant), Jennifer Iwanchun (Joe), Joel Pepper (Sarah), Brent Walker (Dana Beecroft), Brodie Weaver (Brooke Armstrong) and Laken Weaver.
Dearly missed by great-nieces, great-nephews, friends and extended family.
Also missed by his fur baby, Jax.
Terry was a former employee of Metaldyne in Thamesville and Nipissing Game Farms.
Terry loved the outdoors, and enjoyed fishing and hunting with friends and family. In his younger years he enjoyed playing hockey, and was a big Toronto Maple Leafs fan.
He enjoyed relaxing by his pond, watching the purple martins and his summer vacations in Muskoka.
A Private Family Service will be live-streamed at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 on the Funeral Home website. Cremation to follow.
Donations made in memory of Terry to the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters or Pet and Wildlife Rescue would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown, 519-674-3141
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