Obituary of Jim Mlynek
MLYNEK: Jim -
A longtime resident of R.R # 3 Kent Bridge, Jim Mlynek passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2022 at the age of 63.
Born in Chatham, Jim was the son of Bob and Mary (Vyskocil) Mlynek.
Beloved husband to Joyce Mlynek (nee Marion).
Dear brother to Mary Ann Brull (Peter) of Chatham and Patricia Richardson (Bruce) of London.
Jim will be missed by Joyce's daughter Sonya Rattray.
Also missed by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and extended farming family.
Jim loved to farm, particularly combining. After his retirement, Jim loved to grow sweet corn for the community with his wife Joyce. Later in life he developed a passion for tractor pulling.
As per Jim's wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Donations made in memory of Jim to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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