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Dave and Patty posted a condolence
Monday, April 25, 2022
Max you brought joy to everyone. You will be sadly missed
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Linda bates posted a condolence
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Max and you butch had a love for each other that was heartwarming. I know you miss him but someday you will be reunited
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Cathy posted a condolence
Friday, April 15, 2022
Our pets are family and it breaks our hearts when they pass away. Rest in peace Max, you were loved. ❤
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Ron Gelderland lit a candle
Thursday, April 14, 2022
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Max was part of the family !
He will be missed by many.
Very sorry for your loss.
Very pleased to see this obituary posted !!
Respect and manners are always in good taste
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Dennis & Lynn Boylan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 14, 2022
We are sorry for your loss. Saying goodbye to our pets is so difficult but we are fortunate to have had them in our lives.
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Harold Ytsma posted a condolence
Thursday, April 14, 2022
My sincere condolences to you Butch with the passing of your loyal patner Max. May all the expresions of sympathy from everyone bring you piece, comfort and joy knowing how much he was adored.
Thank you Nathan and staff of McKinlay's for honoring Max in this very special way as well as the tribute in the voice news paper!
"ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN"
Harold Ytsma
(Chatham)
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Pam&Chris Vella posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rip Max ;; sorry to hear of the loss of your companion Butch
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Patricia & Garnet Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time the passing of your beloved Max. No greater friendship and love could be found anywhere you took care of each other. May the memories of your beloved Max bring you joy and peace. May the Love of God bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Love and blessings
Pat & garnet Johnson
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Beth Lachine posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
I did not know Max or his faithful Master, Butch. I am truly sorry you suffered this loss. I, too know what a loving four legged family member loss is like. You have my sincere condolences.
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Judy Dalton posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of your loyal companion.
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Lynn Parker posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
My deepest sympathies to you Butch. Our pets hold a special corner of our heart, a place only for them. The Bible says in the beginning God created and blessed all creatures. The Bible says there will be animals in Heaven. I believe, if you know Jesus, one day you will see your beloved Max again, running to greet you !
May Max’s memory, and good times you shared together, comfort your grieving heart.
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Kim Hammond posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Sorry for your loss Butch. As I read this I think how lucky Max was to be loved so much and you to receive his unconditional love. May your heart heal and the memories of your beautiful Max last a lifetime. Rest easy sweet pup!❤️
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Brian Aerssen posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
Rip max may the fire hydrant in the sky always be near wishing you all the best Butch at this difficult time
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Linda, Nikole, and Danielle Martin Campbell posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
Butch, I had the pleasure of meeting you & Max at the Laundry Mat a few years ago. I remember being quite astonished how well behaved he was. You told me all about him ❤️ I’m in Ridgetown but have Family in Blenheim. My girls danced at Blenheim’s dance clubs, so we All would see you Both often walking. I know there’s nothing I can say that will ease your pain, but wanted to say Our Prayers are with you. Sending You Big Hugs ❤️
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Harold and Kristina McCracken lit a candle
Monday, April 11, 2022
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We didn't know Butch and Max but would always see them when we were driving thru Blenheim.We would always comment what a good dog Max was following his owner so closely.Condolences to Butch and the people of Blenheim.Max will be missed.R.I.P. Max
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Forest Beaton lit a candle
Monday, April 11, 2022
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Ruth Laforet posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
Didn't know Butch or Max but do know the love we have for our pets. I just bet he was the best dog and I know my four legged besties where at the rainbow bridge to welcome Max over. Condolences to Butch and thank you for loving him, he appreciated it.
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George & Ethel Evans posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
we would like to send our condolence to Butch in the loss of Max, It is not easy to lose a best friend and family member like our Dog's we pray that God brings you Peace and comfort and wraps his arms around you
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Diane Soper posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
May the fond memories for your beloved Max always warm your heart!
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Lisa posted a condolence
Monday, April 11, 2022
Thanks Max for always putting a smile on my kids faces when they seen you uptown! Friendliest dog around and the kids loved it. Rest easy.
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Karolyn Kohajda lit a candle
Sunday, April 10, 2022
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Butch. So very sorry to hear of Max's passing. You and Fred brought so much joy to Max. He will be missed by our community. You have so many good memories and what a joy Max was.
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Helen Lehmann posted a condolence
Sunday, April 10, 2022
Hello Butch....
Although I do not personally know you; I am very aware of you and Max doing your errands and visits in town. It is very true how a person treats their beloved pet in public shows how they are treated at home. Max obviously had the most love and care any 'best friend' could have. The memory I will recall most is when you and Max would go across the street and you would periodically look behind to ensure he is on his way safely. You can be at peace as Max is, knowing you gave him the best life out there.
Helen Lehmann
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Lynda your Niece posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, April 9, 2022
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Uncle Butch my heart breaks for you... I am so sorry to hear about Max.... Blenheim will sure miss seeing both of you. ..I hope every time you now go out for a walk, people will stop and share a memory with you of Max and definitely check in on you to make sure you are ok...Big hugs for you and know I am thinking about you....Love Lynda
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Jeannie Gall posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Dear Butch,
I am so sorry to hear of Max’s passing. He truly was one of a kind & everyone could see the love & respect you had for each other. Somebody once said you can tell a lot about people by how they treat their animals.
Thanks for sharing Max with all of us.
Jeannie
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Bill and Barb Bowden posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
We will miss seeing Max, always brought a smile to my face when I saw him and Butch uptown. RIP, Maxie ❤️
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Barb Holden posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
Max was an icon in Blenheim. I’m so sorry to hear that he is no longer with us. I wish my dog was as well behaved as max. Your heart will hurt at the loss. Fill it with warm memories I’m sure that you have. So very sorry. Sending my deepest condolences.
Barb Holden
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Cheryl Tompkins posted a condolence
Saturday, April 9, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Max passing over the rainbow Bridge. I always loved seeing him. He was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed.
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Don and Nancy Gilbert posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
Butch,
we were so sad to learn that your boy Max has crossed over the rainbow bridge.
He was the best, most lovable ,happy boy ever. He brought so many smiles to so many people’s faces in Blenheim over the years.
You will be missed Max.
Don,Nancy and Chelsea.
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Sandi Turner posted a condolence
Friday, April 8, 2022
My heart is breaking for you Butch. Max will be missed by all those who knew him but none will feel the depth of the loss as you will, in time may the memories bring more laughter than tears. May the hole in your heart be filled with memories and happy times.
Sandi & Marvin Turner.
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Colleen Crow posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
This is very nice. Max will be missed by all. My condolences to everyone
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delma coll posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
my condolenes to you BUTCH AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Gary and Linda Schlosser lit a candle
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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we are so sorry Butch. We always looked forward to you and max dropping by for a visit. Bella sits out on the driveway every day hoping to see you both
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Linda lindsay posted a condolence
Thursday, April 7, 2022
BUTCH . I am so so sorry to hear of Max's passing. Hebrought alot of smile to so many people. He was truly loved by everyone. .. hugz..... Linda Lindsay
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Gregory Dennis posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 7, 2022
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He will be missed greatly. He was truly one of a kind, and we won’t ever see another one like him. May be Rest In Peace. He brought so much joy to blenheim. Everywhere he went, he made friends and the world a better place!
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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