Obituary of Blossom Allems
Allems: Blossom Lawrene (nee McGovern) -
A resident of Chatham, Blossom Allems passed away peacefully at her home at Maple City Residence on April 30, 2022 at the age of 98.
Born in Little Current, Ontario, Blossom was the daughter of the late Frank and Etta (nee Bryant) McGovern.
Beloved wife of the late John Allems.
Dear mother of Linda Marks and the late Darlene Carter. Mother-in-law to William Carter.
Proud grandmother to Emily Marks, Hillary Carter and Sarah Carter-Heaps. Great-grandmother to Nathan and Avery.
Blossom was the first of nine children born to Frank and Etta McGovern, she is predeceased by all her siblings.
Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St.Clair St. Chatham on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Blossom will then be laid to rest with her husband in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto.
Donations made in memory of Blossom to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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