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  • Picture of Joyce Elaine Nelson
    Joyce Elaine Nelson

    October 3, 1931 - April 25, 2024

    It is with sadness that the family of Joyce Nelson (Oliver) announce her passing on April 25, 2024 at the age of 92. Her spirit and strength allowed her to conquer her COPD for over 15 years. Loving mother of Mike Nelson and his wife Pauline, Jane Janes and her husband Don and Ron Nelson and his wife Cindy. She was predeceased by her son Tom in 1993 and her husband Bob in 2009. Cherished grand...

  • Picture of Lee Randall Cook
    Lee Randall Cook

    February 26, 1952 - April 24, 2024

    With saddened hearts we announce the passing of Lee Randall Cook on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Bluewater Health at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Debbie Cook. Loving father of Matthew (Kim) Cook and Ryan Cook. Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Olivia and Nolan Cook. Dear brother to Nancy Humeniuk, Geri Rodman, Carol (Dave) Riddle, Gord (Leslie) Cook, Ken (Heather) Cook, and Susie (Martin) ...

  • Picture of Brenda Clingersmith
    Brenda Clingersmith

    August 1, 1948 - April 24, 2024

    It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of Brenda Louise Clingersmith announces her peaceful passing at Bluewater Health, surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the age of 75. Beloved wife of Robert for 46 years. Loving mother of Nate (Cassandra) and Adam (Rebecca). Cherished Nana of Alexis, Haley and Scottie. Dear sister of Ron and Bruce. Survived by many nieces and nephew...

  • Picture of Wouterus “Ted” Cornelius Vandenberk
    Wouterus “Ted” Cornelius Vandenberk

    February 3, 1939 - April 23, 2024

    Wouterus “Ted” Cornelius Vandenberk passed away at age 85 at Bluewater Hospital on April 23, 2024. Reunited with beloved wife and soulmate Wilhelmina Veeke Vandenberk and his granddaughter Ginny Marie Vandenberk. Ted was born in the Netherlands and came to Canada at age of 12, post WWII. The war had a lasting impression that freedom came with a cost, making him a strong advocate to exercise hi...

  • Picture of Victor Harold Tipper
    Victor Harold Tipper

    July 23, 1942 - April 23, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Victor Harold Tipper passed away at the age of 81. Loving father of Karen & Larry Evoy, Deberah Tipper & Michael Tipper. Cherished grandfather of Victor & Brandy Evoy, Kody Evoy, Dwaine Tipper & Chyvonne Houlbrook. Treasured Great Grandfather to Talayna, Keiren, Jacia, Kyus, Kezia, Ruxin, Zion, Kaya, Savanah,...

  • Picture of Terrence “Terry” James Symington
    Terrence “Terry” James Symington

    December 22, 1948 - April 23, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Terrence “Terry” James Symington passed away at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Carolyn Mayer. Loving father of Jeremy (Sarah) Symington and Amy Symington (Nathaniel Erskine-Smith). Cherished grandfather of Sean, Cade, Lizzie, and Leo Symington, and Mackinlay and Crawford Symington-Smith. Dear brother o...

  • Picture of Joseph
    Joseph "Joe" William McGrail

    September 18, 1945 - April 22, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on April 22, 2024, at Home, Joseph “Joe” William McGrail passed away at the age of 78. Cherished husband and best friend of Lois (Wilkins) McGrail for 53 ½ years. Devoted and loving father to Mike and Karen McGrail, Steve and Lisa McGrail, Jolene and Jordan McCallum, and Matt and Erika McGrail. Treasured “Papa” to Megan (Josh), Kevin (Fiona) and Ty...

  • Picture of Carol Fera
    Carol Fera

    December 3, 1935 - April 22, 2024

    Carol passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Trillium Villa in Sarnia, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, partner, and friend John and loving son Len. Survived and loved by her daughter Theresa, son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Leanne; grandchildren Robyn (Landon), Melissa (Gradey), Maddie, Maegan, Leni, and Charlie; great-grandchildren Wes, Theo, and Wilder. Born into the Barro...

  • Picture of Mary Ann
    Mary Ann "Plant" Fleming

    August 15, 1942 - April 22, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Mary Ann Fleming passed away at the age of 81. Mary Ann was a teacher for 30 years with the Lambton Kent School Board. She became the first female Commodore of the Sarnia Yacht Club in 1992 and was an avid boater all of her adult life. She will be missed by all who knew her. Beloved wife of Gilbert Fle...

  • Picture of Sherrill Lynn Mitchell-Hubley
    Sherrill Lynn Mitchell-Hubley

    July 6, 1943 - April 22, 2024

    Suddenly, on Monday, April 22, 2024, Sherrill Mitchell passed away at the age of 80. Beloved wife of George Hubley. Loving mother of Paul (Paula) Fulcher, Todd (Elsie) Fulcher, Mark Fulcher, and Janice (Ron) Goodhand. Cherished grandmother of Alyssa (Jeff) Vaughan, Juliann Fulcher, Ryley Goodhand, Cole (Jessica) Goodhand, Keenan Fulcher, Devon (Monica) Fulcher, Georgia Gingrich, Stephanie Gingrich...

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