2019 Condolences
Marnie Martens
Martens – Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on Sunday January 6, 2019. Margaret “Marnie” Helen Martens, age 71 years of Mooretown. Much loved wife of Rick with whom she shared their 50th wedding anniversary together on December 29th. Devoted mother of Marie Oliveira (Walter) of Mooretown and Rick Martens
Gunther Tippelt
Tippelt- Peacefully surrounded by his wife and children at the L.H.S.C. – University Hospital, London on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Gunther Tippelt, age 75 years of Mooretown. Beloved husband of 52 years to Mary Ann (Baletto) Tippelt. Much loved father of Robert John Tippelt (Shari) and Krista Lynne Metzinger (Jim). Treasured grandfather of Sydney, Justin,
Marlene Hemstreet
Hemstreet- After a long and courageous battle, Marlene Ann Hemstreet, aged 67 of Sarnia (formerly Mooretown), is finally at peace. She passed away surrounded by loving family and close friends at St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Beloved wife to the late William “Bill” Hemstreet (2015). Much loved mother of Shannon Ferreira
Bertha Waugh
Waugh- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia following a strong and courageous battle with cancer on Saturday February 2, 2019. Bertha Waugh, aged 70yrs of Corunna. Beloved wife of nearly 50 years to Leslie Waugh. Much loved mother of Arlene Hayes (Jeff) of Delaware, Suzanne Roach (Kirk) of
Hilda Goodman
Goodman- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on Tuesday February 26, 2019. Hilda Mary Jane Goodman, aged 92yrs of Corunna. Beloved wife for 68 years to the late Donald “Benny” Goodman (2017). Much loved mother of Wayne Goodman (Karen), Brian Goodman (Judy) and Sheila Mitchell (Bob). Treasured grandmother of Mark
Natalie Rodrigues
Rodrigues- It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Natalie Marie Rodrigues, age 35 years of Corunna, surrounded by her family on March 12, 2019. Natalie loved nothing more than to spend time with family whether it was playing cards, board games or a good game of wahoo with her
Linda White
Death Notice White- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness at Bluewater Health Sarnia on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Linda Ann White, aged 71 yrs of Sarnia. Much loved mother of Beth Squire and her husband Wayne. Treasured grandmother of Luke Leach and his wife Tia and great-grandmother of Arya and Vada
Gladys McDonald
McDonald-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Wednesday April 3, 2019. Gladys Irene McDonald, age 93 years of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Stuckey (1966) and John “JD” McDonald (2008). Loving mother of Morris Stuckey and Dave (Karen) Stuckey all of Bright’s Grove and step-mother of Dennis (Janice) McDonald
Cindy Munkittrick
Munkittrick- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Monday April 1, 2019. Cindy Ann Munkittrick, age 63 years of Petrolia. Loving wife of 45 years to Ron. Dear mother of Julie (Shawn) Sexton and Michelle Munkittrick. Treasured grandmother of Abbi and Wil. Much loved sister of Kathy (Mike) Massicotte, Peggy (Von)
Helen Churchill
Churchill-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Wednesday April 10, 2019. Helen Margaret (Moffat) Churchill, aged 93 years of Corunna. Beloved wife of the late Harry “Bud” Churchill (1999). Loving mother of Catherine (George) Chase of Sarnia, Neil (Pamela) Churchill of Point Edward, Steven (Jeryl-Anne) Churchill of Strathroy and Allyson (John)
Donald Smythe
Smythe- Peacefully with his wife by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia on Thursday April 11, 2019. Donald Lawrence Smythe, age 80 years of Courtright. Beloved husband of Andrea Smythe for 57 years. Loving father of Stephanie Smythe of Vancouver Island and Stuart Smthye of St. Thomas. Treasured grandfather of Colin, Owen and Jada.
Alyce deRoos
deRoos- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Alyce deRoos, aged 82 yrs of Corunna. Much loved mother and grandmother of Bryan deRoos and his wife Christine and their children, Christopher and Candy, the late Barry deRoos (2009) and his children, Taylor, Connor,
Margaret Jean Williamson
Williamson Margaret Jean (Breen} of Corunna passed peacefully at Bluewater Health Sarnia, April 27,2019. Wife of Neil Montgomery Williamson (d.1956). Born August 6,1922 in Wingham to parents James Virtue Breen and Margaret Louise Breen. Survived by brother Maitland Breen (Lois d.), Sister-in-law Helen Breen(Howard,d.1975) both of London. Sons James Malcom (Nadine), Wasaga Beach, Morley Neil,
Willy Grunte
Grunte- Unexpectedly but peacefully following a courageous 1 year battle with pancreatic cancer surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Johanna Wilhelmina “Willy” Grunte, aged 77 yrs of Corunna. Beloved wife of 58 years to Pete Grunte. Loving mother of Brian Grunte (Valerie) of
Dorothy Joyce Harrett
HARRETT, Dorothy Joyce (nee Fournie) – Age 88 years of Corunna and more recently, Sarnia, passed into the presence of her Lord on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Sumac Lodge surrounded by loving family following a stroke. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 62 years, Ralph. Loving mom to Diane (Don) West, Shirley (Scott) Robinson,
Bill Fleckie
Fleckie- Unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday May 25, 2019. Bill Fleckie, age 76 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of Diane Fleckie for 55 years. Loving father of Diane Robbins and her husband Jeff of Courtright and James Fleckie and his wife Heather of Mooretown. Treasured grandfather of Cole and Madison Robbins, Josh Randall, Katie
William "Bill" Deschamps
Deschamps- Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Tuesday May 28, 2019. William “Bill” George Deschamps, age 83 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 63 years to May. Loving father of Bill Deschamps and his wife Johanne of Sarnia and Stephen Deschamps and his wife Heather of Petrolia.
Tadeusz "Tadek" Jarosinski
Jarosinski- Peacefully with his children by his side at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Monday June 10, 2019. Tadeusz “Tadek” Jarosinski, age 59 years of Sarnia. Much loved husband of the late Cynthia Coultis (2001). Loving father of Alexander Jarosinski of St. Albert, Alberta and Ida Jarosinski of Sarnia. Dear brother of Marek
Allen Grieve
GRIEVE, Allen, 66, of Sarnia, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2019. Survived by wife, Karen, of Petrolia, and brothers, Gord (Gloria) of Corunna and Rick of Salmon Arm, B.C. He was a special uncle to Brenda, Chris and Curtis. Allen was predeceased by his parents Malcolm (1991) and Margaret (1994). Special thanks to
Maria Ysebaert
Ysebaert- Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home, Sarnia on Saturday July 6, 2019. Maria Theresia Ysebaert, age 93 years formerly of Corunna. Beloved wife of the late Francois “Slim” Ysebaert (2003). Loving mother Edward (Andrea) Ysebaert, Rosemarie (Willis) Reid, Irene (Dennis) Payne, Ingrid (Russell) Marsh and Paul (Trish) Ysebaert. Cherished Oma of Bradley, Bryan, Andy, Jesse,
Gary O'Dell
O’Dell- Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on Monday July 8, 2019. Gary Wayne O’Dell, age 79 years Mooretown. Gary will be fondly remembered by his special cousin Donna Fisher. Many other cousins also survive. He was predeceased by his parents George and Myrtle O’Dell. Gary was a 28 year employee of Frankel Steel having
John Shepherd
Shepherd- Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Monday July 29, 2019. John David Shepherd, age 68 years of Corunna. Beloved husband of 27 years to Sue. Treasured father of Christine Shepherd of Corunna. Much loved brother of Margaret Ingram and her husband Bill of Scarborough. He was
Irene Munday
Munday-Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Freeport Hospital in Kitchener on Thursday August 22, 2019. Irene Rose Marie Munday, age 86 years formerly of Corunna. Beloved wife of the late William Munday (2005). Loving mother of Larry (Karen) Smith, Paul (Janet) Smith and Paula (Jim) Gray. Treasured grandmother of Tara (Darren) Reeve, Melissa (Scott)
Mavis Landon
Landon- At Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Friday August 23, 2019. Mavis Arlyne Landon, age 72 years of Corunna. Much loved wife of 55 years to John Landon. Loving mother of Darren Landon of Sarnia and Jef (Jozlin) Landon of Corunna. Treasured grandmother of Vaughan, Joshua, Dara and Djuro. Mavis is also survived by her special
David Buckingham
Buckingham- At the Chatham Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Wednesday August 28, 2019. David John Buckingham, age 90 years formerly of Corunna. Much loved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Douglas Buckingham and Judith Emmerich. Treasured uncle of David (Sheila) Kellett, Brian (Louise) Kellett and Diane Buchingham. David was predeceased by; his parents, George (1969)
Marie Benedict
Benedict- Marie Benedict of Coruuna passed away on Monday September 2, 2019 in her 98th year. She was the wife of the late Percy Henry Benedict (1994) and was the much loved mother of Cheryl Will (Burvell), the late Sheila Quinn (2015) and Gloria Jung (2017). She is also survived by her son-in-law, Barry Quinn
Donald Strangway
Strangway- Peacefully at the Bluewater Health-Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Tuesday September 10, 2019. Donald Orville Strangway, age 79 years of Corunna. Dear father of Catherine Price and her husband Peter of Watford. Much loved grandfather of Lane Shymko, Ashley (Chris) Jeffery, Kendra and Kelsey Shymko, Cody, Keegan and Cole Price and great-grandfather of Lucas
Steve Elnicki
Elnicki-Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Friday September 27, 2019. Steven Mark Elnicki, aged 59 years of Corunna. Well, if you are reading this I have passed and moved on to the other side. I was predeceased by my father Edward Elnicki in 1993 and I’m survived by my wonderful
Patricia "Pat" McLaughlin
McLAUGHLIN – Peacefully at home on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Patricia “Pat” Harriet McLaughlin (nee Kershaw), age 87 years of Corunna. Loving mother of Jane McLaughlin of Sarnia, David McLaughlin of Sherwood Park, Alberta and Karen Smith and her husband Mike of Corunna. Devoted grandmother of Katie Ostler (Simon), Emily McLaughlin, Ashley McLaughlin, Natalie Van
Kirk Dalrymple
Dalrymple –It is with broken hearts that the family of Kirk Dalrymple announce his passing on October 18, 2019 at the young age of 58. Kirk is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Stephanie. Kirk is the proud father of his two daughters Alissa (Jesse VanWyk) and Lauren. He leaves to mourn his
Achiel Kimpe
Kimpe- Peacefully on Friday October 18, 2019. Achiel Alfons Kimpe age 87 years of Corunna. Achiel is survived by his long time companion, Georgette Leroy and by several nieces and nephews. He was born in Belgium on June 6, 1932. He was a member of the Millwright Local # 1592 -Sarnia, a trade to which
Lenora "Nora" Redmond
Redmond- Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at the Bluewater Health, Palliative Care Unit, Sarnia on Wednesday October 23, 2019. Lenora “Nora” Marie Redmond, age 84 years Coruuna. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth Redmond (1973). Loving mother of Brad Redmond (Ruthanne), Paul Redmond (Debbie), Karen Bogart (Matt), Carol Vaillencourt and mother-in-law of James Glowa.
Ligia Oliveira
Oliveira- Peacefully at her residence on Monday October 28, 2019 following several years of declining health. Ligia Silva Oliveira age 73 years Sarnia. Loving mother of Walter Oliveira and his wife Marie of Mooretown, Valdemar Oliveira and his wife Karen of Woodbridge and Nancy Lang and her husband Philip of Petrolia. Treasured grandmother of Dylan,
Fred Courtney
Courtney-Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Vision Nursing Home, Sarnia on Friday November 1, 2019. Fred Homer Courtney, age 91 years formerly of (Moore) St. Clair Township. Best friend and fiancé of Ruby Robbins. Fred was the loving father of Mike Courtney and his wife Connie and John Courtney and his wife Kim all
Donald Barnes
Barnes- Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Sunday November 10, 2019. Donald Allan Barnes age 92 years of Courtright. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Helene (Hiller) who passed away in October of 2010. Dear father of Robert Barnes (Maureen) of Courtright and Diane Barnes of Sumac Lodge, Sarnia. Loving
Wade Gatecliff
Gatecliff- Tragically but peacefully in Niagara Falls on Thursday December 5, 2019. Wade Barclay Gatecliff age 29 years of Sarnia. Much loved son of Doug (Lori) Gatecliff and Caroline Gatecliff (Glen Ritchie). Loving brother of Troy Gatecliff and Jesssica Gatecliff (Adam Vanhoogenhuize. Dear grandson of Ralph Westman and Barbara Westman. Wade was a special nephew
Judy Pikkert
Pikkert- Peacefully at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Thursday December 12, 2019. Judy Pikkert, age 76 years of Sarnia and formerly Corunna. Beloved wife of the late Albert Pikkert (2010). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Albert Pikkert and his wife Denise of Petrolia, Brian Pikkert and his wife Lise of Sarnia and Darryl Taylor of Corunna.