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Funeral Home: DENNING’S OF STRATHROY
Lynne Marie Boytchuk
1960 – December 30, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by family, Lynne Boytchuk (née Brooks) passed away on December 30, 2024, in her 65th year. Loving wife of Ihor Boytchuk for 42 wonderful years. Cherished mother of Samantha (John) Melnick, Jason Boytchuk, and Craig Boytchuk. Proud nana of Claire “Claire Bear,” Nolan, and Graham Melnick. She will be missed and fondly remembered by her uncle Larry Jessop and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends. Predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Patricia Brooks.
Lynne worked as a dispatcher for the OPP for 15 years, serving in Oak Ridges, Petrolia, Sarnia, Downsview, Aurora, and London. She built many lifelong friendships through her work. In later years, Lynne proudly worked for her dear friend Stella Hutchinson, a successful Real Estate Broker in Barrie. After relocating to Strathroy, Lynne worked at Sprucedale Care Centre and later in the Pharmacy Department at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Lynne spent countless joyful years volunteering with the Middle United Soccer Club, cherishing the children and families who brought her so much happiness. Outside of her family and friends, Lynne held a deep love for her pets, including her current menagerie of four dogs and a cat.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with words of remembrance at 2:00 p.m. at Denning’s of Strathroy. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ontario SPCA. Online condolences and donations may be shared at www.strathroyfuneralhome.com.
Murray R. Watt
1958 - November 29, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family at Strathroy Middle General Hospital, Murray Russell Watt passed away on November 29, 2024, at the age of 66. Murray was the devoted husband of Sandra Watt and proud father of Kevin (Susan), the late Jacqueline (1992), Zachary (Natalie), and Justin.
Murray is survived by his sister Diane (Gerry) Down, his niece and nephew Andrea and Kyle Down, and his aunt Anna (the late John) Watt. Predeceased by his parents Russell and Florence Watt. Murray will be greatly missed by his extended family and countless friends.
Murray worked for Imperial Oil Research Department from 1980 until his retirement in 2014. He was a proud member of CSCT and served as the president of the technologist section from 2000 to 2002. His passion for sports and dedication to the community were evident in his volunteer work, especially with the Strathroy District Minor Hockey Association. Murray’s founding of the Mite learn-to-skate program in 2007 remains one of his proudest achievements.
Visitation will be held at DENNING’S OF STRATHROY on Wednesday, December 4, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Strathroy Cemetery, with a reception at the funeral home afterward.
In memory of Murray, donations may be made to the Strathroy Middle General Hospital Auxiliary, the Palliative Care Unit at Strathroy Middle General Hospital, or the London Regional Cancer Clinic.
Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Denning’s of Strathroy.
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