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Linda Jean Birkinshaw
May 7, 1949 - January 14, 2026
It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Linda Jean Birkinshaw on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 76. Beloved wife of David Charles Birkinshaw for 43 years. Loving mother of Lisa Thompson and Jason Birkinshaw. Cherished sister-in-law of Joyce Walker and Bruce (Donna) Birkinshaw. Predeceased by her parents Don and Jackie Walker, brothers Edward Walker and Bob Wa...
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Maxine Adel Edgington-Powell
April 20, 1929 - January 12, 2026
Maxine Adel Edgington-Powell age 96 passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Blue Water Health-Palliative Care in Sarnia. Loving mother of David (Patty) Edgington of Casco, Michigan, Gail (Larry) Coleman of Maple Hill, North Carolina, Cheryl (Garry) Waddington of Sarnia, Ontario, Canada, Donna (Ken) Ling of Chesterfield, Michigan, Karen (Dennis) Bonkoski of Sm...
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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...
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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...
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Randy James Gartley
April 30, 1957 - January 11, 2026
NOTE CHANGE of DATE - Due to Weather - Visitation will now take place - FRIDAY from 4-7 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 giv...
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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. ...
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Leonard John Alexander Paquette
June 20, 1960 - January 9, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on January 9th, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Leonard passed away at the age of 65. Beloved Husband and Best Friend of Pam Paquette. Loving Father of Kaitlin (Joel) and Taylor (Kelly) Paquette, Steve (Trish), Leonard (Mouse). Cherished Brother to Darlene (Bob) and brother-in-law to Scott (Jen) and Geoff (Ana). Treasured Uncle to Jenn (Jim), Kevin (Sinead), Stac...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
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Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1
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431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
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