Obituary of Michael Amerlinck
Amerlinck, Michael Henry - of Ridgetown, passed away peacefully at the Village on the Ridge, Ridgetown on Wednesday July 12, 2017, age 82. Loving husband to Gloria Helen (Osborne) for 44 years. Beloved father of Derek and wife Heather Amerlinck of Amherst NY, Jason and wife Melissa Amerlinck of Ridgetown, and Tim Amerlinck and husband Matthew Savoia of St. Catharines. Grandfather of Darian, Brier, Asher, and Kelsey. Will be missed also by the Osborne family.
Brother to Dan and wife Nadine Amerlinck of Ridgetown. Brother-in-law of Don (Marjorie) Baker of Chatham.
Predeceased by his parents Michael and Margaret, and by sisters Leona Baker and Mary Heil.
Visitation will be held at the McKinlay Funeral Home on Sunday July 16, 2017 from 2-4pm. Parish Prayers will be shared at 4pm at the Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass for Michael will be Celebrated at St. Michael’s Church on Monday July 17, 2017 at 11am. Burial to follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Ridgetown.
Donations in memory of Michael may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
McKinlay Funeral Home, 76 Main St. E., Ridgetown, 519-674-3141
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