Obituary of Liz (Isabel) English
ENGLISH: Liz (Isabel) Mary (née Gobert) -
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Liz English on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the age of 78.
Born in Chatham on January 11, 1945, Liz was the daughter of Adelson and Victoria (née Van Elslander) Gobert and treasured daughter of stepfather Gustaff Blondeel. Beloved wife to Doug English for 42 years. Loving mother of Lori-Anne Lucier of Chatham and Ken Lucier, also of Chatham. Proud Grama to Page Mayrand (Keith Heuston) and Emma-Tyme Mayrand, all of BC and the late Coltyn Mayrand (2012). Cherished Great Grama to Hazel Heuston and the late Magnolia Heuston (2021). Dear sister to Robert Gobert (late Marlene, late Eunice) of Chatham, Irene Gobert of Chatham, Wilf and Marg Gobert of Calgary, John and Sherry Gobert of Chatham and Joe and Lorraine Blondeel of Vancouver Island. Predeceased by siblings Gerard, Walter, Edith, Astrid and Adelson. Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.
Liz acquired an accounting background as a mature student of the University of Windsor and became comptroller of a manufacturing company during the 1980’s. She continued to excel in marketing in new home sales in the Kitchener-Waterloo area, becoming #1 in Canada for car-phone sales and eventually #1 in the K-W district for Yellow Pages. She surpassed expectations for sales in all three industries, winning awards for her extensive efforts. She designed and landscaped their own new homes in both Cambridge and Lake Morningstar with Doug, winning awards for their design and layout in residential homes.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Monday, December 4, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:00pm and 7:00 - 9:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 145 Victoria Ave, Chatham at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Cremation to follow.
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Donations made in memory of Liz to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home
59 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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