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  • Picture of Julie Ann  Hillis
    Julie Ann Hillis

    March 5, 1961 - January 12, 2026

    Peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family Julie Ann Hillis, passed away at the age of 64. Beloved wife of Patrick Hillis. Loving and devoted mother of Alan Hillis, Michelle Hillis and Shelley Hillis (Chris Jolly). Cherished grandmother of Jocelyn and Brady Simpson. Dear sister of Greg Bramham and Rick Bramham. Predeceased by her parents Ronald and Margaret Bramham...

  • Picture of Harold John Douglass
    Harold John Douglass

    April 27, 1931 - January 11, 2026

    With great sadness the Family announces that Harold passed away peacefully in the early morning of January 11, 2026, in his 95th year. He was the loving husband for almost 75 years of Marilyn Douglass who predeceased him in August of 2025 and the devoted father of Paul (Laurie) and Gary (Catherine), cherished grandfather of Shannon (Gord), Taylor (Jay), Brendan (Kara), Cherisse (Steven) and Nichol...

  • Picture of Randy James Gartley
    Randy James Gartley

    April 30, 1957 - January 11, 2026

    Celebrate, hug family and friends. Dance! Bev, you are the reason for life, the most important thing and the best thing in my life. You make us a family. To our girls, Lisa (Brian Coleman), Steph (Brian Adams), and Ali (Jamie Gallacher), you’ve made us so proud. Thank you for all you have given us, your families, the grandchildren (Denver, Grace, Elizabeth, William and Callie), for all you h...

  • Picture of Angelica Smithson
    Angelica Smithson

    September 10, 1994 - January 10, 2026

    It is with broken hearts the family of Angelica Smithson announces her passing on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 31. Devoted mother of Logan. Treasured partner of Adam Schram. Beloved daughter of John Smithson and Tina Chisholm. Cherished sister of Natasha Smithson (Jamie) and wonderful aunt to Jadyn and Alice. Predeceased by her grandma Patricia Smithson and her friend Joshua Rouse. ...

  • Picture of Solange Valentine De Meyer
    Solange Valentine De Meyer

    January 3, 1940 - January 9, 2026

    Solange Valentine De Meyer passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Bear Creek Terrace, just after celebrating her 86th birthday. She was the beloved wife of Norman De Meyer for 69 loving years and a devoted mother to Marlene De Meyer, Mark De Meyer, Maureen Czuczman (Patrick Blake), and Michelle De Meyer (the late Ernest Unsworth). Solange was a cheris...

  • Picture of Lori Anne Calcutt
    Lori Anne Calcutt

    July 8, 1964 - January 9, 2026

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lori Anne Calcutt, on January 9, 2026, at the age of 61. Lori was born on July 8, 1964, in Sarnia where she spent much of her life and built lasting memories with family and friends. Lori was predeceased by her beloved father, Larry Calcutt. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Leanne Davidson (Darryl) and Steve Davidso...

  • Picture of Mary Dottori
    Mary Dottori

    September 12, 1933 - January 8, 2026

    Mary Amabile Dottori (Sernagiotto), 92 of Sarnia, ON has joined her beloved Gino Dottori (1998) and are now together, tending to God’s garden. She passed peacefully following a brief stay in palliative care at Bluewater Health Services on January 8, 2026. Born September 12, 1933, to Luigi and Adelle Sernagiotto (Michelin), she is the last of four children being predeceased by her sister Cleli...

  • Picture of June Machacek (nee Wilmott)
    June Machacek (nee Wilmott)

    July 5, 1957 - January 7, 2026

    With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of a dear wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and colleague June Machacek, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Kevin Machacek. Loving mother of Jason Machacek and his wife Jayla and Amanda Mair and her husband Colin. Treasured Grammy of Oakley June Mair and Ava Mair. June was the youngest of 9 siblings; Barb Everitt (the lat...

  • Picture of Frank Gust Bariciak
    Frank Gust Bariciak

    October 20, 1937 - January 7, 2026

    It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Frank – a loving husband, father, and Papa – has passed away peacefully at the age of 88 years on January 7th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and close friends at St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was a cherished kind man whose warmth, compassion, and steadfast support defined every relationship he nurtured. Known for his gentle wisdom ...

  • Picture of Aaltje (Alice) Vroom
    Aaltje (Alice) Vroom

    November 9, 1939 - January 7, 2026

    Our beloved mother, Aaltje (Alice) Vroom (née deHaan), passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Born in the Netherlands, Alice immigrated to Canada at the age of 11, settling in Wyoming, Ontario. In 1959, she married Andy Vroom, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. Their life of adventure led them to Nova Scotia for more than 15 years before returning to Ontario, wh...

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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario CANADA N7T 7H2

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431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario CANADA N7T 5V8

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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
BAO Licence #421
Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1

McKenzie Blundy Chapel
431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
BAO Licence # FE1-0014672
Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1