Obituary of Michal Mazan
A resident of Chatham, formerly of Tilbury East, Michal Mazan passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on April 30, 2024 at the age of 87.
Born in Poland, Michal was the son of John and Mary (née Trush) Mazan.
Loving husband to Corrie (née Van Veen). They were married February 26th, 1959. Together they had three children, Mary (Henk) Mouissie of Chatham, Patty (Wayne) Pinsonneault of Chatham, and Andrew "Andy" (Melinda) Mazan of Tilbury.
Grandpa to Megan (James) Rombouts, Michelle Laprise (Sean Frazer), Mike Mouissie (Nicole Melton), Sylvia (Mason) Powell, Nicole Pinsonneault (Brandon Schramm), Andrea (Giovanni) Pisciotto, and Sarah (Jeff) Sonneveld. Great-Grandpa to Zoe, Tessa, Eliana, and Vincent.
He will be forever be remembered by his sister Sandra Litwin of Ridgetown.
Michal will be reunited with his siblings Piet Mazan (2007), Anna Cammaert (2001), Steve Mazan (2008), and Kay Labadie (2020).
Michal will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.
Michal retired from Chrysler 26 years ago after dedicating himself for 30 years. He was an avid farmer and could often be found tilling the fields or tinkering in his shop.
As per Michal's wishes, Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 6th at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St Clair Street, Chatham at 11:00 am. A graveside service will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Chatham.
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Donations made in memory of Michal to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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