Obituary of Annette Ladd (VanDusen)

Peacefully surrounded by her family at Copper Terrace Nursing Home, on Friday, September 27, 2019, Mary Annette Ladd, age 82, of Chatham.  Born in Chatham in 1937, daughter of the late Pearl (Travis) and Joseph “Olie” VanDusen.  

She is survived by her children Art (Bonnie) Ladd, Chriselda, Vanessa (Paul) Ladd-McGonigle, Tammy Gross, Anthony Ladd (Brandee Kocsis) and daughter-in-law Jami Cofell (Jeff McGivern).  Dearest grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren plus 2 on the way.  Sadly missed by her siblings Ralph (Diane) VanDusen, Marvin (Nancy) VanDusen, Marlowe (Patsy) VanDusen, Douglas (Melanie) VanDusen, Gale (David) Vooght, Blaine (Barb) VanDusen and sister-in-law Linda Travis.  Special aunt to Kevin, Robin, Mark, Michael and many other nieces and nephews. 

Predeceased by daughter Judy Gross, granddaughter Charmaine, grandson Evan, brother Roger VanDusen and sisters Emilie Dudley and Brenda Crosby. 

Friends and relatives may visit at Hinnegan-Peseski Funeral Home, 156 William St. S. Chatham (519-352-5120) on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 11am until 1pm when a Funeral Service will be conducted by Rev. Paul McPhail in the chapel of the funeral home. 

Burial will be in Maple Leaf Cemetery.

Donations to Chatham Christian Centre would be appreciated.