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Passed away peacefully at the Deep River and District Hospital on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in his 95th year with his loving family by his side.
Lyn Blimke of Deep River, loving husband of the late Bernice Blimke (nee McPherson), caring father to Douglas (the late Angela), doting grandfather to Scott (Lesley), and great-grandfather to Abby Rose, Isabelle & Bronson. Son of the late Allan and the late Theresa Blimke. Loving brother of Feryn Baily (Grant) , Beryl Knights, (the late Graydon Knights), Heather Beamish ( Wayne), Judy Roe (the late John Roe) and Wreyn Blimke (Nancy). Predeceased by his parents Allan and Theresa Blimke, siblings, Vera Zadow ( the late Ken Zadow), Murray Blimke ( the late Mary Blimke), Marilyn Quinn ( Harold Quinn), Keith Blimke (Violet Blimke), Daryl Blimke (Lorna Blimke), Dwayne Blimke (the late Deanna Blimke). Lyn will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews.
Lyn touched many lives during his time at the Laurentian View Dairy, the Bear's Den and the various places he and Bernice travelled to. He treated every person he met with deep respect, offering a warm smile, a patient ear, and an understanding heart. He was a constant source of strength and wisdom for his family, always ready with the right words to bring peace and perspective. Many thanks to the nurses, doctors and staff at the Deep River and District Hospital, who cared for Lyn during his time there. A special thank you Dr. Ceponis, Tina and Courtney for your constant care, compassion and support.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Deep River Community Church, 115 Deep River Rd., on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Town of Deep River Cemetery. Memories will continue to be shared during a celebration of life at the Bear’s Den throughout the afternoon, all are welcome. In memoriam donations are welcomed to DRDH or North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Malcolm, Deavitt and Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Deep River Community Church
Friday, May 29, 2026
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
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