Lionel Richie's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2021 in Chatham, Ontario

Lionel Richie

1940 - February 24, 2021

Chatham, Ontario

Lionel Richie's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2021 in Chatham, Ontario

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McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham

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Lionel Richie

1940 - February 24, 2021

Chatham, Ontario

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We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Lionel Richie of Chatham, Ontario. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lionel Richie to show support.

He was predeceased by: his son Harold Gow; his grandson Steven Matthew; his parents, Frank Richie and Grace Richie; and his siblings, Harry Ritcher, Ben Richie, Jerry Richie and Cecile Richie.

He is survived by: his wife Sandra; his children, Dale Richie (Julie), Carrol Pishl (Mike), Brian Richie, Debbie Taylor (late Greg), Dennis Gow (Nancy) and Tammy Lariviere (Rob); his grandchildren, Alicia Yoho (Jason), Caitie Bultman (Nick), Mark Matthew (Kaitlyn), Stephanie Matthew (Kari), Chris Gow, Jeff Gow, Jason Taylor (Rachel), Victoria Lamarsh (Lorne), Nicole Gow, Michael Lariviere (Morgaine), Jennifer Lariviere (Tuan) and Mike Pishl Jr.; his brother Patrick Richie (late Joyce); his sister-in-law Yvonne Richie; and his close friend Marley.

Please note that the Bereavement Authority of Ontario mandates that all of those attending a funeral service must wear a mask.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Lionel may be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham



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February 26, 2021

Murray Simpson wrote a sympathy message

“IT IS WITH UNCLE LIONEL PASSING AWAY. OUR DEEPEST SYMPHANY TO ALL OF YOU. GOD HAS TAKEN HIM TO HIS HOUSE. HE CAN BE WITH HIS PARENTS AND BROTHERS AND SISTER.HE WILL MAKE A GREAT ANGEL TO FLY AROUND US..KEEP HIS GOOD MEMORIES.HE ALWAYS HAD A BIG HEART,CARING FOR ALL...YOU WILL BE REMBERED. ROGER,DEBBIE, RANDY, SHAWN,SCOTT AND JEFF.”


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Mar 01

Visitation

McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham
459 St Clair St, Chatham, ON N7L3K6

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Mar 01

Visitation

McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham
459 St Clair St, Chatham, ON N7L3K6

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Mar 02

Funeral Mass

Blessed Sacrament Parish
145 Victoria Ave, Chatham, ON N7L3A7

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Mar 02

Burial

Maple Leaf Cemetery
55 Maple Leaf Dr, Chatham, ON N7M

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