Provincial police in Oxford County have identified a Blenheim couple as the victims of a fatal crash near Woodstock.
John Thomas, 71, and Patricia Thomas, 68, died after their SUV collided with a truck on Highway 2 on Friday afternoon. Police said both vehicles were going east at the time of the collision.
"John retired from Ford Motor Company in Windsor but found his true passion once he retired for farming, collection of antiques, and attending steam shows," an obituary for the couple said. "Pat worked at Met Hospital in Windsor but retired from Leamington Hospital. She was a women of many talents in crafting, quilting, sewing, gardening and was actively involved with the Ridgetown Horticultural Society. John and Pat did absolutely everything together and the family takes comfort in knowing they are together now."
The driver of the truck wasn't hurt.
