Obituary of Timothy Alan Crouch

Crouch: Timothy Alan A resident of Chatham. Tim died peacefully at home with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, May 23, 2011 at the age of 51. Tim was born in Chatham and was the son of the late Murray and Abigail (nee Everitt) Crouch and is the step-son of Aline Owens-Crouch of Jeanette’s Creek. Loving husband of Christine Crouch (nee Coté). Dear father of Melissa Rhodes (Bryan) of Belleville, Jamie Crouch (Bree) of Chatham, Jennifer den Brinker (Frodo) of St. Thomas, James Haskell (Brenda) of London, Aimeé Haskell of Toronto. Grandfather of Reece & Kate Crouch, Owen & Georgia den Brinker and Mikomi Yamashita. Son-in-law of Homer and Rita Coté of Sarnia. Dear brother of Vicky Heyninck (Jim), twin sister and best friend Terri Warren (John), Susan Maynard (Brian) all of Chatham. Brother-in-law of Mike Coté (Patricia) of Windsor, Lorraine MacLachlan (Jim) of Petrolia, Paul Coté (Doris) of Sarnia, Linda Kaech (Doug) of Canmore, AB, Maggie Conroy (Bud) of Calgary, AB. Tim will also be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Tim lived a good life, although it wasn’t a long life it was a full life. He lived for his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He was a gentleman, conscientious, hard working, thrifty, and kind. He was always willing to lend a hand to someone in need, especially if there was car trouble. Tim was a mechanic by trade who worked in several garages here in Chatham. His employment for the past 20 years was with Navistar. Tim enjoyed travelling, including Western Canada, Vegas, the Caribbean and Europe. Tim had many friends and a great sense of humour. He will be sadly missed by his wife, by all of his family, and all who knew him including his canine companions, Heidi and Max. Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair St. Chatham on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Kristen Oliver officiating. Cremation to follow. Memorial donations to honour Tim’s life can be made to the Chatham-Kent Community Care Access Centre or the Canadian Cancer Society-Lung Division and would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario. (519)351-2040