Obituary of Bill Blackburn
A resident of Chatham, Bill Blackburn passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at the age of 92.
He was the son of the late Harry & Madeline (nee Young) Blackburn.
Reunited with his loving wife, the late Elizabeth "Betty" Blackburn (nee Edwards, 2004).
Lovingly remembered by his sons, Rob Blackburn (Elizabeth) and Grant Blackburn (Ruth).
Grandfather of Jake (Emily), Leigh, Jarrod and Derek (Erica).
Great-grandfather of Zoe, Mary Lou & Mckenna.
Dear brother of Sherry Greene (the late Richard), Joan Kranenburg (Harry), the late Dale Blackburn (Carolyn), Don Blackburn (the late Charlotte), Larry Blackburn (Helen), the late Randy Blackburn and the late Glen "Blackie" Blackburn (Dorothy).
Survived by sister-in-law, Donna Jean Goudreau, brother-in-laws Tim Jakubec (Maureen) and Nelson Somerset.
Predeceased by sister-in-law, Marlene Somerset and brother-in-laws, Leonard Goudreau, Robert Edwards (the late Bud).
Missed by many nieces, nephews & extended family.
Bill retired after 25 years of Service with International Harvester. In his younger years, he worked alongside his dad's construction company, Blackburn & Mosey Construction. Bill enjoyed spending time woodworking, helping others and spending time with family.
As per Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Private Interment to take place in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or charity of choice.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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.