McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.

05/31/2026

King: Brian Walker -

A resident of Jeannette's Creek, Brian King passed away peacefully at Riverview Gardens with family at his side on Saturday, May 30, 2026, days before his 74th birthday.

Born in Chatham, Brian was the son of the late Clive and Evelyn (née Walker) King.

Beloved husband of 34 years to Kim King.

Loving father to the late Michael King (1998), Shannon Maxwell (Ryan), Jennifer King, Sara Dapueto (Peter), Lauren Baxter (Ed) and Jamie McConnell.

Proud and devoted Papa to Mason, Andrew, Lily, Miika, Sadie, Amelia, Landon and Kayden. Great-Papa to Kai.

Dear brother to Kathy MacLean (Dave) and the late Linda Kuhn (late Tom).

Son-in-law to Edith Motomura (late Monty). Brother-in-law to Mark Motomura, Bob Motomura (Rhonda) and the late Linda Shaver (Kim).

Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Brian was a lifelong farmer and a Municipal Councillor for Tilbury East and Chatham-Kent for 24 years.

He enjoyed coaching travel hockey in Tilbury, was the Past President of the Tilbury Golf and Curling Club and was Past President and a Director for Kent and Essex Mutual Insurance. Brian had been the Chairman of CK Health Board and the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority. He enjoyed his time solving the world's problems at the coffee shop.

Brian will be remembered for the love he had for his family and community as well as his generosity and kindness.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 2:00 - 4:00pm and 6:00 - 8:00pm and on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 10:00am until the Celebration of his Life at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Tilbury.

Special thanks to the dedicated staff at Riverview Gardens for their care and compassion over the years.

Donations made in memory of Brian to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

Betty Anchor
A resident of Chatham since 1979, Elizabeth "Betty" Anchor passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance at the age of 90.

She was the daughter of the late James & Margaret (nee Armstrong) Brown from England.

Betty will be lovingly reunited with her late husband, Frank (2023) and remembered always by her children, Elizabeth Fields (Broderick), John Anchor (Marlene) & Alison Anchor.

Nana of Sabrina, Brandon, Amanda, Jessica & Rebecca.

Great-nana of Issak, Ava, Weston, Donald, Sonya & Christopher.

Betty enjoyed spending time in her garden, watching the flowers grow. She was an excellent cook and specializing in confectionary baking. Lovingly cared for many pets over the years.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the Nursing staff of Medicine Floor 4 for their compassionate care.

As per Betty's wishes, cremation has taken place.

In memory of Betty, donations may be made to a local animal charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519 351 2040

05/30/2026

Our Merlin Conservation Area Memorial Tree Service will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 2pm. This list represents memorial trees planted at Merlin Conservation Area between May 1, 2026 and April 30, 2026. Please prepare for weather and bring a lawn chair.

05/29/2026

The Lord, in His perfect wisdom and timing, called home His child, Reina Feyen, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at the age of 100.

Reina was born on May 20, 1926, in Smilde, Drenthe, The Netherlands. By God’s faithful care, she was granted a long life, richly blessed with family and the steadfast mercies of the Lord through every season.

She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Cornelis Feyen, in 2013. Together, they shared many years of marriage and family life under God’s providential care.

Reina is lovingly remembered by her six children, Jake and Lynnda Feyen, Fred and Margaret Feyen, Wilma and Will Rypstra, Jeannie Feyen, Hetty and Todd Hunter and Irene Stewart. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Kenn and Wilma Feyen, Betty and Pete Hamstra, Mike and Tammy Feyen, Brad and Jackie Feyen; Jesse and Devon Feyen, Tara and Eric Vyn; Kevin and Melissa Rypstra, Shannon and Jeff Vandermeer, Shaylyn Demidow; Renee and Jason Mossman, Dennis and Kalissa Hunter, Jason Hunter, Kjell and Amanda Hunter, Nastassja Hunter; Lise and Ryan Mast, Mitchell and Ellie Ouellette.

She is also dearly remembered by 32 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Reina is survived by her sisters, brother and sisters-in-law, Coby Pook, Suze Mast, Jaap and Sanneke Mast, Geesje Middlebos, and Sara Mast; and predeceased by six brothers and sisters. Also survived by Albert and Grace Mast.

Reina’s life was marked by quiet and enduring faith, she found strength and comfort in the promises of God and trusted her faithful Saviour through the joys and trials of her life. Her family is thankful for the Christian example she leaves behind.

A Private family burial and service will be held next week.

Donations made in memory of Reina to the Chatham Christian School would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home

459 St. Clair Street, Chatham

519-351-2040

05/27/2026

NACLERIO, Giovannina — A resident of Blenheim, and formerly of Agerola, Napoli, Italy, Giovannina (Pisacane) Naclerio passed away peacefully at her residence, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born in Agerola, Napoli, Italy, Giovannina was the daughter of the late Nicola and Maddalena (Acunto) Pisacane. Beloved wife of the late Luigi Naclerio.

Loving mother of Mary and Giacomo Apuzzo, Maddalena and Sylvan Baker, Assunta and Mario Naclerio, Alfredo Naclerio (Mary Giroux), Pasquale and Mirella Naclerio, Lucia Naclerio, and Nick and Patrice Naclerio.

Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to a large and devoted family, including Maddalena Vaughan, Hannah Bergeron, Fred Vaughan, Heather Vaughan, Vincent Vaughan, Nicholas Vaughan, Giovannina Vaughan, Elizabeth Vaughan, Samantha Ciolfitto, Peter Ciolfitto, Lucia Baker, Andre Obazee, Aliah Obazee, Gianna Obazee, Giovanni Obazee, Alfredo Naclerio, Raffaella Artuso, Mario Naclerio, Assunta Naclerio, Anna Naclerio, Salvatore Buonocore, Alessia Buonocore, Francesco Buonocore, Mario Buonocore, Vittoria Naclerio, Carlo Fusco, Francesco Fusco, Giovanna Naclerio, Luigi Naclerio, Jena Naclerio, Kris Van Eerd, Luigi Naclerio, Kelsey Massender, Riggs Naclerio, Mario Naclerio, Shawna Naclerio, Leo Naclerio, Matteo Naclerio, Ashley Naclerio, Lennon Naclerio, Harper Naclerio, Fabio Naclerio, Bailey Baggio, Anthony Naclerio, and Andrea Naclerio.

She will also be sadly missed by many sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family members.

Donations made in memory of Giovannina to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home
141 Park Street, Blenheim
519-676-3451

05/27/2026

Kathryn Elizabeth Colebrook of Blenheim, Ontario passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

Born in Detroit, Kathryn was the daughter of the late Arthur and Frances Byrum of Merlin. Kathryn was predeceased by her beloved husband, Blake (2004), and her sons David Carter (2021) and Dana Carter (2020). She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her daughter Ann Clark and her husband Ivan. Kathryn is also survived by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Kathryn worked at Southwestern Regional Centre for many years. She had a love for music and was a longtime member of the Leamington Choral Society. She also found great joy tending to her flower gardens.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 29 at McKinlay Funeral Home, 141 Park Street, Blenheim, ON. Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m with Pastor Bill Terris as officiant. Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, following the funeral service.

Donations made in memory of Kathryn to the Free Help CK 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

05/26/2026

Burke: Marjorie Shirley (née Morgan) -

A resident of Chatham, Marjorie Burke passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham Campus on May 23, 2026 at the age of 95.

Born in Wheatley, Ontario, Marjorie was the daughter of the late Erle and Hazel (née Charlton) Morgan.

Marjorie is predeceased by Douglas Burke, and her three children, Bruce Burke (1998), Larry Burke (2015), and Diane Pinsonneault (2020).

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Burke.

Grandmother to Jennifer (Dwayne) Roose, Stacey (Darren) Carther, Laura (Mike) Pinsonneault, Kevin Pinsonneault, Greg (Jodi) Burke, and Geoff (Angela) Burke.

Great-grandmother to 13. Great-great-grandmother to 7.

Predeceased by siblings Ray Morgan, Donna (James) Burchiel, Robert (Leta) Morgan, Gerald (Audrey) Morgan, and Irene McDonald.

She will be greatly missed by extended family and friends.

Marjorie could be found knitting, crocheting, and doing word searches. She enjoyed canning many things, such as pickles and jams. Marjorie was a housekeeper at Southwestern Regional Centre until she retired.

As per Marjorie's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Donations made in memory of Marjorie to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040

05/26/2026

A resident of Chatham, Linda Caryn passed away peacefully with family at her side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on May 23, 2026 at the age of 83.

Born in Chatham, Linda was the daughter of the late Malcolm and Alice (née Burton) Crow.

Survived by Romain, the father of her children.

Loving mother to Scott Caryn, Michele Schenk (Pete) and Gary Caryn (Carole).

Grandmother to Hailey, Megan, Katelin, Brooke, Noah, Jenessa.

Predeceased by siblings Garnet, Hazel, June, Kenneth, Ruth, Robert, William, Shirley, Edward, Patricia, Donna and Kay (Ginger).

She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family would like to thank the ICU and Palliative care staff at the Chatham-Kent Hospital for their care and compassion.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. A private family burial will take place at Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Donations made in memory of Linda to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040

05/26/2026

A resident of Blenheim, John Cartwright passed away peacefully at Blenheim Community Village on Thursday, May 21st, 2026 at the age of 92.

He was the son of the late Harry & Thelma (nee Strain) Cartwright.

John will lovingly be reunited with his wife, Marion (nee Stewart, 2018).

Dearly remembered by his son, Jon Cartwright.

Brother of June & Maxine.

John was a proud Mechanic for a majority of his life, working with Automobile Dealerships all over Chatham-Kent. He was a passionate and enthusiastic member for the Kent Region of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. John and Marion enjoyed their many travels including their trip across Canada in their 56 Thunderbird. In his younger years, he actively coached local hockey teams, and in retirement, John and his friend, Jim Dale, spent many hours collecting, repurposing furniture, and donating back to the United Way of Chatham-Kent. His love of classic cars, his family, friends and community will deeply be missed.

As per John's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at Evergreen Cemetery. All are welcome to attend.

In memory of John, donations may be made to the United Way.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

McKinlay Funeral Home
141 Park Street, Blenheim
519 676 3451