Obituary of Timothy Philip Kerrigan

KERRIGAN, Timothy

It is with extreme broken hearts we announce the passing of the pillar of our family. Our husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  Timothy Philip Kerrigan died at Bluewater health, Palliative Care Unit surrounded by so much love on March 27, 2021.  Husband to Johanne (nee Lacroix).  Father to Chantal (Glenn) McCulloch, Bridget Brush (Scott), Robert (Jules), Mike (Jocelyn).  Step-father to Keith, Jerry, Angela Berencsi (Chris), Jake (Dana), Jessica (Nick) Wiles.  Papa Tim to Connor, Morgan, Jordan,  Cayden McCulloch; Madi, McKenna, Riley Brush, Dray and Dylen Pepper; Dylan, Austin, Travis; Kurtis and Ellison.  Telessa and Scarlett, Staysia and Trinity.  Great papa to Willow, Charlie, and Bentley.  Tim was the second oldest son born to Phillip and Ellen Kerrigan (deceased).  Brother to Patrick (Ruth) (deceased), John (Edna), Margaret (James) McDonald, Eileen (James) Jackson, Michael (Kathy), Peter (Trudy), Kevin (deceased) (Judy), Joachim (Janis), Christopher (Lorri), Robert (deceased), and Bridget (deceased).  Brother in law to Carol, Danielle (Lance) Mugford, Prima (Don (deceased) Hendra, Kathy (Robert) Shepherd, Rosanne (Gill) Ross, Nancy (Ray) Blais, Lynn Bayduk (Harry), Frank (Ann), Claude (Carrie), Pat, Rick (Gail), Nick (Randy) Coady, Gabe (Ann), and Claude (Sandy) Cormier.  Uncle, nephew, and cousin to many.  Tim worked hard as a farmer keeping the Kerrigan family farm where his passions were raising beef cattle and cash crop.  A professional electrician and a member with the IBEW Local 530 for 25 years.  A founding member of Huron Shores Optimist Club.  Tim was known to many for having the most incredible ear to ear smile on his face.  He was a supporting husband.  The most amazing father who taught and guided his kids about what life was all about and showed us how to work hard for what we wanted.  Tim always had an ear available to anyone who needed him to listen.  At the same time, Tim always had an opinion even if you weren’t interested in hearing it.  Tim had so much love that he shared with so many people.   Friends who wish to attend a drive-by visitation are directed to attend to 4901 Michigan Line, Wyoming, on Saturday, April 3, 2021, from 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm.  As per COVID-19 restrictions, attendees are instructed not exit their vehicles while visiting.   Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Lambton Federation of Agriculture Pat and Tim Kerrigan Scholarship fund.  (Cheques are accepted at the Funeral Home at 9 James Street South, Forest, Ontario N0N 1J0 or by mail, and will also be accepted at the drive by visitation; please make payable to the  'Sarnia Community Foundation' with 'Tim Kerrigan' in the memo field.)  Online condolences may be left at www.forestfuneralhome.com    The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Maddison and every amazing person that works on the Palliative Care Unit.  Their compassion, care, and professionalism is really second to none.  We are forever grateful for the care they provide.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to DENNING’S OF FOREST