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Walter Melville Rennie

November 2, 1937 – March 15, 2026

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On the afternoon of Sunday, March 15, 2026, Walter M. Rennie passed away peacefully at the Chatham Kent Health Alliance surrounded by his family. Born in Toronto, Walt was the son of Alexander and Earla Rennie. He leaves behind his wife Patricia, and his daughters Rhonda (Brian) and Dawn (Ralph). Walt will also be missed by his grandchildren Kyle (Miranda), Katelyn (John), Paige (Tim), and Tye, and his great grandchildren Nicole, Emmerson, and Addison. Walt was the brother of the late Ron (2011) (Joan) and Jeannine (Doug) and the brother-in-law of Glenn (Carol). He will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews and his furbaby Piper.

Walter Melville Rennie was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Chatham Maroons. He also enjoyed spending time watching his daughters figure skate.

Regarded as a “cops cop,” Walt was a highly respected member of the Chatham OPP Detachment and proudly served Kent County with pride and dignity. Integrity was a very important attribute to him, always doing the right thing even when nobody was watching. This mindset was very appreciated by the community he served.

Though his absence leaves an immeasurable void, Walt’s vibrant life inspires us to live fully and happily ,and also, to obey the law, no speeding and always wear your seatbelt!

Walt’s family will be remembering him privately.

To the world he was a policeman, but to us he was our world.

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