Obituary of Bill Reaume
A resident of Chatham, Bill Reaume passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 67.
Bill was the son of the late James & Dorothy (nee Chivers) Reaume.
Remembered forever by his wife of 34 years, Diane Reaume (nee Tong).
Brother of the late Janet Hubert (the late Lee).
Brother-in-law of Debbie Vaughan (Ron), Doug Tong & Dave Tong.
Uncle of Joey Tong (Sharon), Shae-Lynn Vriesema (Mike), Shantel Cardoso (Ken), Ronald Vaughan (Gabriela).
Great-uncle of Ashton, Nicholas, Adelena, Emelia, & Dahlia.
As per Bill's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service at Maple Leaf Cemetery on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00pm.
In memory of Bill, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519 351 2040
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