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“Now dancing on Heaven`s dance floor with our dear lost loved ones.”
James Lawrence Parkyn of Chatham, ON passed away Wednesday January 15, 2025 at the age of 86 years. Born in Chatham, Jim was the son of the late Edgar and Doris (Orton) Parkyn of Chatham, ON. Son-in-law to the late Richard and Josephine (Deneau) Moore of Chatham, ON.
Beloved husband of 65 years to the late Eleanor Emma (Moore) Parkyn also of Chatham, ON. Loving father to Victoria (Parkyn) Bechard and Chuck DeHaw of Chatham, ON and Lynn Parkyn-Turner and Ian Turner of Okotoks, AB. Cherished grandfather to Melissa Bester of Wallaceburg, ON and Kristapher Bester of Kirkland Lake, ON. Adored Great Grandfather to the late Joshua Bester and Great Grandfather to Ethan
Bester of Ridgetown, ON.
Brother to late sister June and Floyd Squires of Chatham, ON. Brother to sister Patsy and late William Peltier of Windsor, ON. Brother to late sister Joyce and Neil Huckle of Glencoe, ON. Pre-deceased by younger brother Edgar Allen Parkyn, of Chatham, ON. Brother to Gloria and late William Abbott of Calgary, AB.
Brother-in-law to late Shirley and Gerald Rankin of Flint, Michigan. Brother-in-law to late Robert and Mary Moore of Chatham, ON. Brother-in- law to late Elmer and Marney Moore of Chatham, ON. Brother-in-law to Patrick and late Betty Jean Moore of Chatham, ON.
Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends, card club members, former colleagues at Union Gas, the Chatham Legion Pipe Band, and the friends who gathered for cards at the Imperial Club.
Dad was a social, likeable guy with a friendly ready smile and beautiful baby blue eyes. He had a bark but no bite. Dad had a big generous heart and really was a gentle giant. Dad liked to be mobile. He loved his bikes, cars, trailer, boat and his golf cart. And he walked a lot.
Dad and Mom loved spending time at their trailer in the woods along the Bayfield River by Lake Huron.
He enjoyed traveling, fishing, playing cards and watching sports, especially hockey with his favorite teams the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames. Dad loved to dance.
Special thanks to Dr. Roszell and the Thamesview Family Healthcare Team and all of the care providers at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. We are grateful for all who had a hand with dad`s comfort care during his last weeks.
The family invite friends to honor Dad’s long life on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Kendrick Funeral Home, 4 Victoria Avenue, Chatham. Visit with the family from 1 to 2 pm and the funeral service to start at 2 pm with Pastor Greg Simpson officiating. Following the service all family and friends are invited to gather at the Imperial Club from 3 to 7 pm at 22 Payne St., Chatham. Dad loved pizza and ice cream so please plan to join us in this celebration of Jim`s life.
Dad loved his many pets. Many of whom came from a rescue. Donations may be made to Chatham-Kent Animal Rescue, (270 Inshes Avenue, Chatham, ON N7M 2Z7), or the charity of your choice.
Cremation has taken place with an interment to be held at a later date.
Save the last dance for us Dad.
With love from,
Vicky and Lynn
January 15 2025
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