HURST, Mickie Hurst

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mickie Florence Hurst, with family at her side at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance on September 24, 2025 at the age of 70.

Mickie was born in Chatham, the daughter of the late William Hoekstra & Florence (nee Roorda) Hoekstra on January 19, 1955.

Loving and very proud mother of Aaron Hurst (Ambree Martin) and Monica Hurst (Aaron DeRidder).

Sister to Jack (Ann) Hoekstra, Shirley (Frank) Singor, Andy (the late Millie) Hoekstra, Bill (the late Millie) Hoekstra, Tina (Peter) Schenk, Cecilia (the late Gerard) Vanderveen, Sara (the late Cor) Vreugdenhil, Gerald (Regiena) Hoekstra, the late Peter (Rolina) Hoekstra and William (the late Jean) Hoekstra.

Survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family and her best friend, Brenda Booth.

Predeceased by niece, Audrey Spaling and nephew, Tim Wolting.

Mickie enjoyed her work outdoors and would help out on the farm where she could. She liked photography, taking many pictures at weddings and family gatherings. Mickie liked a challenge, especially when it came to trucks, big trucks. She was good at her job with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. Mickie enjoyed baking, gardening when she was younger and she loved her flowers.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Rehab and Continuing Care Floor especially Tammy Robinson, PT, Aaron Verschraegen, OT,  Amie Wright, NP, and nurses, Emma, Evelyn and Daze. An extra special thank you to Dr. B. Jhawar, Neurosurgeon at Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital in Windsor, for his steady hands navigating our mom’s prior brain surgery.

Family to receive friends on Saturday, September 27 2025 at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham from 10:00 am until the Service time of 12:00 pm. Burial to follow in Maple Leaf Cemetery.

In memory of Mickie, take time to have a coffee with someone you love.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

“If you look at what you have in life, you’ll always have more. If you look at what you don’t have in life, you’ll never have enough.”

McKinlay Funeral Home

459 St. Clair Street, Chatham

519 351 2040