With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marianne Bechard-Ellis (Chatham, Ontario), who passed away on February 14, 2020. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was loved and cherished by many people including : her parents, Reginald Bushemeyer and Lena Bushemeyer (Freeman); her husband Leland Ellis; her children, Amber Ellis (Steve Haderer) of Chatham and Justin Ellis of Chatham; her grandchildren, Daniel, Donna, Victoria, Lea, Shaun and Kelly; her siblings, Brian Buschemeyer (Leatta) of Blenheim, Penny Yako (Wayne Buschemeyer) of Chatham, Randy Buschemeyer (late Gloria) and Steve Buschemeyer (Terry Buschemeyer); and her aunt Nancy DeBeer. She was also cherished by numerous nieces, nephews friends and extended family.

Donations made in memory of Marianne to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation, Outreach for Hunger or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKinlay Funeral Home - Chatham