Sandra Richie's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2025 in Chatham, Ontario

Sandra Richie

1944 - November 22, 2025

Chatham, Ontario

Sandra Richie's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2025 in Chatham, Ontario

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKinlay Funeral Home - Ridgetown

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Sandra Richie Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 22, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Sandra Richie of Chatham, Ontario. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Lionel Richie; her son Harold Gow; and her parents, Albert Van Looy (Marg) and Florence Buchanan (Harold). She is survived by: her children, Debbie Taylor (late Greg), Dennis Gow (Nancy) and Tammy Gow; her grandchildren, Alicia Yoho (Jason), Caitie Bultman (Nick), Mark Matthew (Kaitlyn), Stephanie Matthew (Kari), Chris Gow, Jeff Gow (Danielle), Jason Taylor (Rachel), Victoria Lamarsh (Lorne), Nicole Gow, Michael Lariviere and Jennifer Le (Tuan); her sisters, Patricia Wright (late Michael) and Kathy Eade (Doug); and her pet Marley. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, friends, extended family.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 26th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McKinlay Funeral Home (459 St Clair St, Chatham, ON N7L3K6). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, November 27th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Ursula's Catholic Church (205 Tweedsmuir Ave W, Chatham, ON N7M5N8). A burial will be held on Thursday, November 27th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:45 PM at the St. Anthony Cemetery (55 Maple Leaf Dr, Chatham, ON N7M).

Donations made in memory of Sandra to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKinlay Funeral Home - Ridgetown



Wed

Nov 26

Visitation

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Wed

Nov 26

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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

Thu

Nov 27

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Ursula's Catholic Church
205 Tweedsmuir Ave W, Chatham, ON N7M5N8

Thu

Nov 27

Burial

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

St. Anthony Cemetery
55 Maple Leaf Dr, Chatham, ON N7M

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