Obituary of Lyle Paul Goldhawk
A resident of Blenheim, Lyle Goldhawk passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2025 at the age of 96.
Born in Howard Township, Lyle was the son of Albert and Mary Ann (née Eberle) Goldhawk.
Beloved husband of 44 years to Patricia (née Egleston) and Marg Hoet for 23 years.
Survived by his children, Terry & Mary Ann Goldhawk; Dianna & Michael Greer; Brian & Anne Marie Goldhawk.
Grandfather to Ian (1981), Peter, Jay & Rebecca, Scott & Aidan, Kerry & Trevor, Zoe, Christy & Kyle.
Great Grandfather to Alison, Connor & Teagan, Rachel & Clark, Tyson & Liam, Reata & Luna.
Predeceased by his siblings Francis Catherine, Mary Josephine Ignance, George Ernest, James, Bill, Joe, Albert, Anna, Donald, Eberle and Edythe Goldhawk.
Forever loved by many extended family and friends.
Lyle was a car salesman for 37 years and was a member of the Summit Club (top 50 salesman in Canada) of the Ford Motor Company. In his spare time he enjoyed being on the golf course with friends and driving the many models of Ford vehicles throughout the years.
A Funeral Liturgy will take place at the McKinlay Funeral Homes Chapel in Blenheim at 141 Park Street on Saturday, February 15th, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Donations made in memory of Lyle to the Alzheimer Society of Canada, the Blenheim Medical Hub, or the Chatham Kent Animal Rescue would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
141 Park Street, Blenheim
519-676-3451
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