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  • Picture of John William  Ransley
    John William Ransley

    February 13, 1942 - August 27, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Bluewater Health, John William Ransley passed away at the age of 83. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (2018). Loving father of Donna White, Dorothy Lebeau (Paul), and Rosemary Ransley-Powers (Trevor). Cherished grandfather of Chrystal Taylor (Derek), and Jody Bidgood (Tom), Amanda Chauvin (Forrest), and Brock Lebeau (Amy)...

  • Picture of Richard (Dick) Fletcher
    Richard (Dick) Fletcher

    March 10, 1937 - August 26, 2025

    We must sadly advise the passing of Richard (Dick) Fletcher (88) from a broken heart. Having lost his dear wife only 36 short days ago His family now mourn the loss. Dick and Audrey married in Manchester England in 1958 and immigrated to Canada in 1966 where he had a successful career as an electrical engineer technologist for over six decades having been employed through Schafer-Townsend, Dow Che...

  • Picture of Alta Frances Fisher
    Alta Frances Fisher

    February 29, 1928 - August 23, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on August 23, 2025, at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Alta Frances Fisher passed away at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Ross Fisher (1996). Loving mother of Trudy (Robert) Neal and Larry Fisher. Cherished grandmother of Damien Neal, Brett Neal, Andrea (Mitchell) Sutton, Shelley (Mike) Coates, Stacey Fisher and Paula Mahood and great-grandmother of 9. ...

  • Picture of Carl Coady
    Carl Coady

    October 31, 1934 - August 23, 2025

    It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Carl Coady on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Bluewater Health, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of Theresa for 69 years. Loving father of Nancy (Dave) Fortin, Randy (Nicole) Coady, and James (Kim) Coady. Cherished grandfather of Mark (Sarah), Jason (Sydney), and Nicole (Terry), Trevor, Megan (Randy), Chantelle (Dave), and Danielle...

  • Picture of Jeffrey Neal Sharp
    Jeffrey Neal Sharp

    August 11, 1980 - August 22, 2025

    A happy life full of love and kindness ended quietly and peacefully for Jeffrey Neal Sharp. Surrounded by his family, they shared his passing on August 22, 2025, at age 45 at Bluewater Health. Beloved son of Stephen and Sharon Sharp, brother of Jennifer and Rebecca Sharp. Jeffrey was an amazing young man, a remarkable son and an awesome brother. Always smiling, always positive, with a slightly m...

  • Picture of Mark Alan  Sheppard
    Mark Alan Sheppard

    December 16, 1961 - August 21, 2025

    On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Mark Sheppard of Brights Grove passed away peacefully at the age of 63, with his beloved wife Cathy by his side, following a diagnosis in June of an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Mark will be deeply missed by his wife, with whom he shared a beautiful life with for 45 years. He was the loving father of son Devon (Robyn) of Kelowna, and daughter Jasmy...

  • Picture of Herman Vanderlinde
    Herman Vanderlinde

    June 16, 1964 - August 20, 2025

    In God’s timing, Herman Vanderlinde passed away on August 20, 2025, at the age of 61. Beloved son of John (2006) and Wilma (2018) Vanderlinde. Dearly loved brother of Ralph (Alice), Margaret (Art), Janet (Henk), Marie (Jack), Ray (Cheryl), Bill (Kathy), and Barb (Randy). Herman is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins. Herman ...

  • Picture of Mark Edward Smith
    Mark Edward Smith

    September 7, 1959 - August 18, 2025

    Mark Edward Smith passed away peacefully on August 18th, 2025, at the age of 65 years with his loving partner Maryann Cleary by his side. Mark was born on September 7th, 1959, in Petrolia, Ontario. He was predeceased by his father Glenn Edward Smith, his mother Irene Marylin Clark and his brother Walter Lyle Smith. Mark is survived by his children Wendy (Gary) Tribiger and Michelle (Garrett) Lee. ...

  • Picture of Leo
    Leo "Warner" French

    March 23, 1937 - August 18, 2025

    With our deepest regret and sadness, we said goodbye to our beloved husband, father, and grandfather on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 88 years of age in Sarnia, Ontario. Warner had been in fragile health for the past year and a half, until he lost his mobility altogether this past spring. He remained at home, lovingly cared for by his wife, Rosemary, and son, Tim. Warner had a fulfilling and satisf...

  • Picture of Marian Elizabeth Douey
    Marian Elizabeth Douey

    November 8, 1920 - August 17, 2025

    Marian Elizabeth Douey passed away peacefully Sunday morning after a long and healthy 104 years. Born on November 8, 1920, on the family farm in Suterville, she is predeceased by her husband Donald and daughter Patricia (Lee Inman). She is survived by her son John Douey (Jane England) and daughter Barbara Bissell (Brian); her grandchildren Julie Hudacin (Micah), Jeff Bissell (Laura), Andrew Inman ...

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