Obituary of William Blake Kent

William Kent

Peacefully at Royal Oak Long Term Care, Kingsville, on Friday, October 26, 2018, William (Bill) Kent of Kingsville formerly of Wheatley and Lambeth at the age of 84 years.  Bill’s life revolved around the CPR railway.  He was involved in many organizations, especially the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. 

Beloved husband of the late Mary Lou (Nee:  Kirkwood) Kent and the late Laurraine Hojnacki.  Loving father of Victoria and Neil Phillips, Julie and Richard Juba, Wendy Kent and Lori Hojnacki.  Proud grandfather of Leonard, Melinda, Elliott, Melissa, Richard, Ashley, Nicholas, Joshua and Lauren and great-grandfather of Aedin, Seth, Kayden and Katrina.  Dear brother of Barbara and the late Betty.  He leaves behind many extended family members.

Friends may visit at the McFarlane & Roberts Funeral Home, 2240 Wharncliffe Road S., Lambeth (519) 652-2020 on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 10 – 2 p.m., where the celebration of Bill’s life will follow at 2:00 p.m.  Reverend Jim Evans officiating.  Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.  Donations to the Parkinson Society, Southwestern Ontario, 117-4500 Blakie Road, London, ON  N6L 9Z9, gratefully acknowledged.  On-line condolences are available through www.mcfarlane-roberts.ca.