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    Alice Mary Mariuz

    June 19, 1933 - August 31, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Alice Mary Mariuz passed away at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Ivano Mariuz for 66 years. Beloved mother of Rita, Gina (Medhat), and Nora. Loving Nonna of Sara (Cameron), Brooke (Kyle), and Chantelle (Justin). Precious Bisnonna of Paige, Kensi, and Emma. Special Zia to numerous nieces and ...

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    Roger Albert Brunet

    July 23, 1941 - August 30, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Roger Brunet passed away at the age of 85. Loving husband of Therese (nee Leclerc) for 62 years. Cherished father of Bob and Cathy Brunet and Jackie and Mike Green. Treasured grandfather of Kyle Green, Rachel (Mike Chalmers) Green, Jennifer (Tanner) Kaspardlov, and Graeme (Jessica) Brunet. Dear great-grandfat...

  • Picture of Reta Jane Griffin
    Reta Jane Griffin

    July 13, 1931 - August 29, 2026

    Reta Jane “Zane” Griffin (née Miller) passed away peacefully on the 29th of August, 2026 at Bear Creek Terrace in Petrolia, in her 95th year. Born on July 13, 1931, in Watford, Ontario, Reta was one of five children born to Beatrice and Harry Miller. With three older brothers, Charles, Bruce, and John, and a beloved younger sister, Lena, Reta (nicknamed “Zane” by her family) was a scrap...

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    Janet "Arlene" Lewis

    April 24, 1941 - August 28, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Friday, August 28th, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Janet “Arlene” Lewis passed away at the age of 85. Predeceased by her husbands Don Hudson (2008) and Clarence Lewis (2019). Loving mother of James (Gale) Hudson, Don (Lynda) Hudson, Laura Hudson, the late Tom (Lynn) Hudson and Lisa (Jaime) Hudson-Toruno. Cherished by many grandchildren and great grand...

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    S.J. "Johnny" Miller

    June 26, 1927 - August 28, 2026

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of S. J. “Johnny” Miller, our extraordinary Dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather, in his 100th year, at St. Joseph’s Hospice on August 28, 2026. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Irene, in 2012; his sisters, Helen Fraser, Dorothy McCracken, and Virginia Armstrong; and his parents, Stan and Mary Miller. Johnny is surv...

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    John "Randy" Lugsdin

    June 5, 1972 - August 27, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, John “Randy” Lugsdin passed away at the age of 54. He is the cherished husband and best friend of Mackenzie for 24 wonderful years and will be lovingly and forever remembered by his daughter Katie. Randy will be forever treasured by his mother Mary Ann Lugsdin and is now reunited with his...

  • Picture of Derrick Ivan Odolphy
    Derrick Ivan Odolphy

    April 14, 1954 - August 26, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Derrick Ivan Odolphy passed away at the age of 72. Born in Sarnia on April 14, 1954, Derrick was the beloved husband of Sylvia (Vandervies) Odolphy celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. Loving father of Scott (Tara) Odolphy and Jill (Colin) Holbrough and predeceased by his son Rod...

  • Picture of James
    James "Jim" Alfred Stenton

    March 10, 1948 - August 26, 2026

    It is with broken hearts that the family of James “Jim” Alfred Stenton announce his unexpected passing on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Bluewater Health, at the age of 78. To his daughter, Teanna Tracy Lennan, Jim was simply Dad. There are some relationships in life that cannot be put into words, and the bond between a father and daughter is one of them. His absence has left a place in her h...

  • Picture of Mary Ellen Walker
    Mary Ellen Walker

    July 9, 1954 - August 26, 2026

    Suddenly and unexpectedly, while visiting her Canadian family and friends with her husband, Jim Omland, Mary Ellen (ME) Walker has passed away at the age of 72. Raised in Point Edward, Ontario, to Maynard and Rene (Stoner) Walker, ME will be missed by countless friends and family around the globe. After graduating from UWO (BA) and McMaster (MBA), ME spent most of her working career with 3M manag...

  • Picture of Kenneth
    Kenneth "Ken" Bydeley

    July 30, 1941 - August 26, 2026

    On Wednesday, August 26th, our Dad, Kenneth Bydeley passed quickly and peacefully like he’d always hoped in the presence of his children, Barb (Rob) Prince and David Bydeley, and his Granddaughter, Taylor Spitzig at Bluewater Health Sarnia. We enjoy the thought that Mom, Marilyn Bydeley (2021) decided she’d had enough quiet time in Heaven and decided to call her husband of 57 years to join her...

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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