2013 Condolences
John Brigham
Brigham- Peacefully with dignity and grace at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, after a long and courageous battle on Tuesday January1, 2013. John Charles Brigham, age 59 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 26 years to Shelley (Stockall). Loving brother of Chris Brigham and his wife Brenda of Sarnia. He will be greatly missed by Mary
Freddy Benedikovic
Benedikovic- Unexpectedly but peacefully at his residence on Wednesday January 2, 2013. Fridrich “Freddy” Benedikovic, age 62 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 39 years to Cindi. Loving father of Mike Benedikovic and his wife Kate of Sarnia, Buffy MacDonald and her husband Brian of Corunna and Scott Benedikovic and his wife Sandra of London.
Jessie Kewell
Kewell- Peacefully at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Friday January 4, 2013. Jessie Violet Kewell, age 90 years of Corunna. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Maxwell Kewell (2008). Loving mother of the late Brenda (Doug) MacCheyne, Gaye (Mel) Mellema and Bonnie Ann (David) Atterbury all of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Richard MacCheyne, Cheryl Ann Wijdeven,
Pat Taggart
Taggart- On Monday, January 7, 2013, Patricia (Pat) Veronica (Watkins) Taggart passed away peacefully in her sleep. Pat is predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley (1997) and is survived by her daughter Kathryn and her husband Tim and by her son James and his partner Kerry. She is also survived by three sisters, Maeve and
James Logan
Logan- Peacefully at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Thursday January 17, 2013. James Logan, age 85 years of Corunna. Loving father of Harry Logan and his wife Susan of Corunna, Bill Logan and his wife Deb of Wallaceburg and Jim Logan and his wife Krista of Corunna. Dear grandfather of Kimberly, Ken, David,
Fr. Paul Milne
Milne- Peacefully at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Friday, January 18, 2013, Fr. Paul Daniel Milne, age 88years. Loving brother of Eleanor Muir and her husband Everett. Fr. Paul is also survived by; his brother-in-law, Pat Moir; his sister-in-law Edna Milne and by numerous nieces and nephews. Fr. Paul was predeceased by; his parents, Robert
Carl Druiett
Druiett-Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Saturday January 19, 2013. Carl William Druiett, age 80 years of Sarnia and formerly of the 8th Line of Moore Township. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Druiett (Classen) (2001). Loving father of David Druiett and his wife Lyn of Brights Grove and Carol-Anne
Darlene Tyndall
Tyndall- Suddenly at her residence on Sunday January 27, 2013. Darlene Anne Pearl Tyndall, age 60 years of Corunna. Much loved mother of Jen Tyndall and her husband Ron Scott of Sarnia, Mike Tyndall and his wife Tanya and Christopher Tyndall all of Corunna. Dear grandmother of Alannis Scott and Mackenzy and Carsyn Tyndall. Loving
Frank Vanderbeld
Frank Vanderbeld-On February 26th, 2013, the day after his 66th birthday, Frank passed suddenly in his Corunna home as the result of a heart attack. Cherished husband of nearly 44 years to Jane, and also greatly loved by his children Barb and her husband, Fern Gauthier, of Kingston, and Jim and his girlfriend, Dana Schock
Mary Sparling
Sparling-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Friday April 5, 2013. Mary Evelyn Sparling, age 83 years of Corunna and formerly of Courtright. Beloved wife of the late Bud Sparling (2006). Loving mother of Dianne Hanniman of Courtright, Gloria Grieve and her husband Gord of Corunna, Theresa Vandendriessche and Barry Verboort
Alice “Kaye”Pauling
Pauling- Peacefully at Bluewater Health- C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Monday April 29, 2013. Alice “Kaye” Pauling of Petrolia. Dear mother of Jeff Pauling and his wife Bev of Ottawa, Christina Pauling of Petrolia and Bill Pauling and his wife Patty of Corunna. Loving grandmother of Blaine Pauling (Julie), Tiffany Nielson, Corey Pauling (Stephanie) and Randy
Pauline Denomy
Denomy- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Tuesday April 30, 2013.Pauline Antoinette Denomy, age 97 years. Dearest sister-in-law of Gladys Denomy of Corunna and Betty Denomy of Petrolia. Much loved aunt of Paula MacDonald and her husband Gordon of London, Richard West and his wife Donna of Sarnia, Kathleen
Catherine Feenstra
Feenstra- On Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Bluewater Health-C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia, Catherine (Tiggelaar) Feenstra of Wyoming passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and was received into God’s loving arms in her 83rd year. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, William “Bill” Feenstra (2005). Dear mother of Diane Broad
Harold Hatt
Hatt-Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on Saturday May 18, 2013. Harold William Hatt, age 70 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 51 years to Priscilla. Loving father of Steven Hatt of Cottam, Lori Egan and her husband James of Windsor and Catherine Rawlings of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Amanda
Betty Quinn
QUINN, Betty – Peacefully at her residence on Wednesday December19, 2012. Betty Quinn, age 95 years of Corunna. Loving mother of Ted Quinn of British Columbia, David Quinn and his wife Cathy of Kincardine, Karen Block and her husband Dan of Corunna, Dale Jones of Long Beach, Mississippi and Jack Quinn and his wife Jenny
Muriel “Molly” Penney
Penney, Muriel “Molly” Elizabeth- We are in sorrow- she is in total joy. We see the separation-she is in the presence of her Lord. We know weeping-she has had her tears wiped away. We share a deep loss-she has gained a crown that will not fade away. We are aware of her absence- she has
Simone Burdan
Burdan- Peacefully at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Tuesday May 28, 2013. Simone Florence Burdan (nee Desgroseilliers), age 82yrs. of Corunna. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Burdan (1998). Loving mother of Edward “Chuck” Burdan and his wife Sheridan of Pembroke, Janet Thompson of Sarnia, David Burdan of Corunna and Nancy
Dorothy Pattenden
Pattenden- At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Sunday May 26, 2013. Dorothy Laura Pattenden in her 92nd year, formerly of Mooretown. Beloved wife of the late Warren Pattenden (2005). Loving mother of David Pattenden and his wife Laurel of Mooretown. Adoring grandmother of Ian Pattenden and his wife Julia of Montreal and Philip Pattenden of
Alton Brown
Brown-Peacefully at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia on Thursday May 30, 2013. Alton Lorne Brown, age 90 years of Corunna and formerly of Courtright and Sombra. Beloved husband of 64 years to Clara. Dear father of Douglas Brown and his wife Mag of Port Perry and Patricia Hagan and her husband Pat of Corunna. Loving grandfather
Joan Pole
Pole- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, following a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday May 30, 2013. Joan Beverly Pole, aged 75 yrs. of Mooretown. Beloved wife of 54 years to Arnold. Loving mother of Darryl Pole and his wife Linda of Corunna, Heather MacKellar and her
James “Jim” McLaughlin
McLaughlin-Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday June 4, 2013. James “Jim” McLaughlin, age 85 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 59 years to Patricia. Dear father of Patrick McLaughlin and his wife Judy of Edmonton, Jane McLaughlin of Sarnia, David McLaughlin of Sherwood Park, Alberta and Karen Smith and her husband
Donald Miller
Miller-Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Bluewater Health-C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Sunday June 9, 2013. Donald Russell Miller, aged 94 yrs. of Corunna and formerly of Kitchener. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Miller (2006). Loving father of Gerry Miller and his wife Wendy of Corunna, the late Roger Miller (2005) and his
Eleanor Martin
Martin, Mary (Eleanor) Kathleen- In her 100th year passed away at Vision Nursing Home, Sarnia on Friday June 28, 2013. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Leo (1987). She is survived by her son, Bob Martin (Heather); by her daughter, Anne Marie Barnes (John) and by her grandsons, Daniel and Christopher. She was born in
Wilson Walker
Walker- Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Fiddick’s Nusing Home, Petrolia on Saturday June 29, 2013. Wilson James Walker, age 87yrs. of Petrolia and formerly of Mooretown. Dear father of Jim Walker and his wife Linda of Alberta, Wendy Moran of Point Edward, Steve Walker and his wife Mary of Courtright, the late Dave
Sandra Lee Bogaert
Bogaert- It is with a tremendous amount of sorrow and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Sandra Lee Bogaert, on Saturday July 27, 2013 at the age of 58. Left to mourn her passing are her children, Holly Micks of Lasalle, Haley Bogaert of Toronto and Chase Bogaert of Sombra; her grandchildren, Spencer
Ronald “Oppie” Anderson
Anderson- Ronald “Oppie” Francis Anderson of Port Lambton passed away suddenly on Saturday August 3, 2013 at the age of 65 years. Loving father of Christie Lynn Anderson of Salmon Arm, B.C. Dear grandfather of Mariah and Allissa. Ron is also survived by; his son-in-law, Donny Lean of British Columbia; brother-in-law, Al Schutz of London;
Jim Abra
Abra-Unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Monday August 26, 2013. James “Jim” William Abra, age 84 yrs formerly of Mooretown. Beloved husband of the late Agatha Abra (2002). Loving father of Jim Abra of Mooretown, Genella Marshall of Petrolia, Joanne Rae and her husband Dave of Sarnia and
Elizabeth Hoheisel
Art ‘N Apples Festival Founder Dies in Ontario Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Hoheisel, one of the founding members of the Rochester Arts Commission, passed away in Owen Sound, Ontario, on Friday, July 19th. She was 88 and had lived in Ontario since retiring from her career as an art teacher in the Rochester School District. Ms.
Ruby Ripley
RIPLEY; Ruby Helena (Johnston) – Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Friday, September 13, 2013, with her much loved cousin by her side. Ruby, formerly of Moore Township passed away in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late James Ripley (1998). Loving Stepmother of Robert (Anna Jean) and Jack (Donna). Cherished Step Grandmother of Laura
Arlene Hill
Hill-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Sunday September 15, 2013. Arlene Joan Hill, aged 78 years of Courtright. Beloved wife of 60 years to Ron Hill. Loving mother of Ruth Ann Aberhart (Bruce) of Sarnia, Randy Hilll (Helen) of Sarnia, Julie Gibson (Bruce) of Mooretown, Becky Bellavance
Phillip Legge
Legge- Peacefully at Bluewater Health-Sarnia on Friday September 20, 2013. Phillip “Phil” Leslie Legge, age 80 years of Sarnia and formerly of Corunna. Phil was a long time resident of Corunna and will be fondly remembered by many of his close friends. He was a 35 year member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 447-Corunna.
Kyle Brandon
Brandon- Tragically and unexpectedly in the prime of his life surrounded by his loving family at the Bluewater Health Intensive Care Unit-Sarnia on Wednesday October 2, 2013. Kyle Norman Kenneth Brandon, age 29 years of Mooretown. Much loved and adored daddy of Harli and Olivia. Dear son of Debbie and Perry Vannieuwenhuyze of Sombra and
Doreen Annette
Annette- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit-Sarnia, on Saturday November 16, 2013. Doreen Margaret Annette, age 79 years of Courtright. Beloved wife of the late Joe (2002). Loving mother of Debbie Bryson (Jack Vanderaa) of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Darrin (Camelita) of Corunna, Neil (Julie) of Sarnia, Miranda
Ralph Harrett
Harrett-Ralph Eugene Harrett, age 88 yrs of Corunna entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord on Wednesday November 20, 2013 at Sumac Lodge surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 62 years to Joyce. Loving father of Diane West and her husband Don of Sarnia, Shirley Robinson and her husband Scott of California,
Phyllis Johnston
Johnston- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health-C.E.E. Site-Petrolia, on Friday November 22, 2013. Phyllis Marie Johnston, age 88 years of Corunna and formerly of Sombra and Rutherford. Beloved wife of the late Ross (1997). Loving mother of Dr. Joe Johnston and his wife Pat of Essex, Janice Gale and her husband
Sam Hunter
Hunter- Suddenly with his family by his side at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia, on Friday December 13, 2013. Sam Hunter, age 61 years of Corunna. Loving father of Dave Hunter of Windsor, Bo Hunter and Tawny Cooper both of Sarnia. He will be lovingly remembered by; his grandchildren, Madison Hunter and Blayd James;
John E. Prudom
Prudom- Suddenly at his residence on Friday December 20, 2013. John E. Prudom, age 71 yrs of Sarnia. Beloved husband of 47 years to Paulette. Loving father of Karen Prudom (Derek Nesbit) of Forest and Kelly Terrell (Greg) of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Trevor and Kaitlin Nesbit. John is also survived by; his brother, Stew