Blakely Richard Baxter Obituary
Blakely Richard Baxter (Chilliwack, British Columbia) passed away on June 11, 2026. Blakely, born on June 24, 1935 in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Blakely Richard Baxter to show support.
Blakely will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Blakely will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Blakely’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his wife Dorothy (Imhoff); his parents, William and Edith; and his siblings, Ben and Betty.
He is survived by: his sister Maxine Carpenter (Roy); and his children, Barbara (Nick), Brenda, Bill, Bruce (Sarah) and Bev (David). He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all the health care providers and friends for their compassion and care during this time. And in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson Canada: https://www.parkinson.ca.
