Obituary of Jean Goldhawk
Dorothy Jean Goldhawk formerly of Ridgetown passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023 at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance in her 75th year.
Fondly remembered by her family, Dwane (Jake) and Brenda Goldhawk, Anne and Vern Inglis, Ted and Juli Goldhawk, her nieces and nephews, and by many good friends and caregivers who have been so supportive of her- many thanks to you all from her family.
Special thanks also to the dialysis unit and other staff at the Chatham hospital, and the staff at St. Angela’s Meadow Retirement Lodge.
Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Dorothy Goldhawk.
Jean’s career included work in the advertising field in Toronto, at Southwestern Regional Centre, and for the federal government as a Service Canada Benefits Officer until her retirement.
Jean (also known as Dorothy or Dee by some) was loved for her great sense of humour, her strength of character in fighting for what’s right, and her long lived friendships and generosity to others.
At Jean’s request there will be no visitation. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 11:00am. Interment will take place in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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