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  • Picture of Joan Marie Schilz  Baron (nee Pinneo)
    Joan Marie Schilz Baron (nee Pinneo)

    December 1, 1937 - November 19, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Marshall Gowland Manor, Joan Marie Schilz Baron passed away at the age of 87. Loving mother of Sandra (Marty) Entrop, Doug Schilz, Jim (Robin) Schilz, Heather (Bill) Mayea. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Jeremy) Entrop, Lisa (Matt) Brethauer, Jessica (Jordan) Keddy, Melissa (Mike) Hill, Tyler (Lesli) Schilz, James (Ja...

  • Picture of Sheila Dorothy  Cain
    Sheila Dorothy Cain

    August 4, 1944 - November 19, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sheila Dorothy Cain passed away at the age of 81. Beloved mother of Paul Cain (Tracey Lanoue), the late Mark (Beth) Cain and Jason (Laura) Cain. Loving grandmother of Nik and Carley, Justin and Emily and Hudson. Predeceased by her parents John and Doris Thorpe, and by her siblings Phyllis, Stanley a...

  • Picture of Leendert Koote
    Leendert Koote

    January 14, 1932 - November 19, 2025

    At the young age of 93, and just five days after celebrating his 75th wedding anniversary, Dad died peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He is the beloved husband and best friend of Velda (née Lintott). Loving father of Charlotte (Dan) Stevens, Burlington; Pamela (Lenn) Tate, Mississauga; Katherine (Greg) Scimmi, Sarnia; Doug (Sandy), Sarnia; and Ben (Lawrie), Wa...

  • Picture of Leonard
    Leonard "Leon" Victor Abts

    June 7, 1934 - November 18, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Leonard “Leon” Victor Abts passed away at the age of 91. Reunited with his beloved wife of 63 years, Maria (2020). Loving father of Marianne Service (Egbert), Martine Wedemire (Kenneth), and Wendy Rivet (Jacques). Cherished grandfather of Rohan Service (Tricia), Tyrone Service (Cassandra), Quado Se...

  • Picture of Mariea Ann (n. Everingham) Strangway
    Mariea Ann (n. Everingham) Strangway

    July 26, 1938 - November 16, 2025

    Mariea Ann Strangway passed away in the company of family, after a short illness, on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Walter “Nick” Strangway (2001). Loving mother of Paula (Ron) Pfeifle and the late Lisa Strangway (2022). Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Pfeifle. Predeceased by her sister Colleen McSeveny (2020). Ma...

  • Picture of Kyle Wayne Korvemaker
    Kyle Wayne Korvemaker

    May 4, 1990 - November 15, 2025

    With broken hearts, the family of Kyle Wayne Korvemaker shares his passing on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Kyle was the beloved son of Ties and Connie Korvemaker and dear brother of Tyson and his spouse Susan. He was a cherished uncle to Aidan and Rory. Kyle is survived by many family members including several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Known as a loyal friend, Kyle will be missed by many- too nu...

  • Picture of Brian Wayne Cullum
    Brian Wayne Cullum

    March 14, 1962 - November 15, 2025

    Peacefully, at St. Joseph’s Hospice- Sarnia, surrounded by loving family and his best friend Dan Chartrand, Brian passed away after a bravely fought battle with cancer on November 15, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on March 14, 1962, in Sudbury, ON, Brian was the beloved son of Thérèse (Boulay) and the late Wayne Cullum (2004). He was the cherished life partner of Lori Vincent and the devoted ...

  • Picture of Lena Adriana Alida (nee. Den Drijver) Lindhout
    Lena Adriana Alida (nee. Den Drijver) Lindhout

    September 17, 1927 - November 15, 2025

    Lena Adriana Alida (nee. Den Drijver) Lindhout geboren te Poeldijk 17th September 1927. Mom was the eldest and the only daughter of Leendert Den Drijver and Dina Van Bremen Den Drijver. Family circumstances evolved to the point where Mom had to leave school at the age of 11 to attend to her family as well as assist her father in his greenhouse operation. Although she was suddenly given enormous re...

  • Picture of Ann Marie McArthur
    Ann Marie McArthur

    January 26, 1937 - November 14, 2025

    Peacefully, at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia, at the age of 88. Ann was the loving wife of the late James (Jim) McArthur (October 2020). Loving mother and best friend to Susan (Doug) Wellington and older sister to Gail (Stewart) Snider. Sister-in-law to Sandy and the late Donald McArthur (2024). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Ann is predeceased by her parents Leslie and Margaret ...

  • Picture of Darlene Beverley Waddell
    Darlene Beverley Waddell

    August 8, 1950 - November 14, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Darlene Beverley Waddell passed away at the age of 75. Beloved mother of Rebecca Wiggins and David (Angee) Wiggins and Chris Johansen. Loving grandmother of Tia Dorel (Luke) Leach, Sophia (Oakley) and Ivy Wiggins, Hannah, Mia and Tessa Miles, Lacey (Barbara) Mathers, James Fitzpatrick, Darcy and Mariena Joha...

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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

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