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  • Picture of Elaine (Gwendolyn) DeJong
    Elaine (Gwendolyn) DeJong

    August 18, 1942 - May 15, 2025

    On a sunny Thursday, May 15, 2025 Elaine DeJong (nee Nixon) reached out her thumb and finally hitched a ride on the Highway to Heaven at the age of 82. While the last few years were filled with suffering, it is safe to say that prior to that, she enjoyed a wonderful life, filled with laughter, dancing and much fun. We are so proud of her perseverance as she battled hard and suffered so much from p...

  • Picture of Tom Michaud
    Tom Michaud

    January 23, 1946 - May 14, 2025

    January 23, 1946 – May 14, 2025 With great sadness and love, we announce the peaceful passing of Tom Michaud, who died on May 14, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of his family. Tom was born and raised in Skead, Ontario, the son of the late Loretta Michaud (née Durocher) and Alex Michaud. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Pat Michaud (née Owen), and by his siblings Gloria (DeRoy), Delma (...

  • Picture of Frank Manuel Chaves
    Frank Manuel Chaves

    January 18, 1957 - May 13, 2025

    It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of Frank Manuel Chaves announces his passing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Bluewater Health, with loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Helen Chaves (nee Finkbeiner). Loving step-father of Travis Hicks and Dayna (Jason) Pedro. Cherished grandfather of Nova. Treasured son of Maria and the late Eduino Chaves. Will be missed by his fur-baby Yog...

  • Picture of Catherine Mary Stewart (Clark)
    Catherine Mary Stewart (Clark)

    August 26, 1931 - May 12, 2025

    Died peacefully on May 12, 2025 in her 94th year. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Richard (Dick) Stewart. Catherine is survived by her daughter Nancy Grondin and sons Mike Stewart (Carol), and Rick Stewart (Donna). Grandchildren - Craig Grondin (Alicia), Jennifer Grondin (Chris West), Trevor Grondin (Vera Spineanu), Sarah Stewart (Hector Sahade), Jeff Stewart, Erin Hilker (Tyl...

  • Picture of Mary Lou Baker
    Mary Lou Baker

    June 27, 1941 - May 12, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Sumac Lodge, Mary Lou Baker passed away at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Baker (2003). Loving mother of Lloyd (Katherine) Baker, the late Jimmy Baker (1969), Bill Baker (Natasha Smith), and Charles Baker (Deana). Cherished grandmother of Dylan Baker, Miranda, Courtney, and Britney, Kyle, Cassie, Kody, and Keegan. ...

  • Picture of Carol Ann Murphy
    Carol Ann Murphy

    June 7, 1956 - May 10, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Carol Ann Murphy passed away at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Gord. Loving mother of Kerry (Shawn) Erickson, Angela Erickson, Tamara (Kevin) Storozuk, Gordon (Taralyn) Murphy, Matthew (Meagan) Murphy and Desiree (Markus) Murphy. Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Keegan, Kiera, Ethan, Evan, Kaleb, Gavin, Ga...

  • Picture of Gary Ronald “Ron” Stutt
    Gary Ronald “Ron” Stutt

    September 14, 1956 - May 9, 2025

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Ronald “Ron” Stutt. Ron passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 68, now re-united with his one true love, Rosemary “Rosie” Stutt (2016). Ron was the proud father of Tiffany (Steve) Gardner and Tiana Stutt (Sean Jerome) and loving grandfather of Brooklyn, Kennedy, Hailey and Abigail. His family meant the world to him. Ron was a ...

  • Picture of Lyle Dale  Cousins
    Lyle Dale Cousins

    November 15, 1944 - May 9, 2025

    It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Dale Cousins, on May 9, 2025, at Bluewater Health Charlotte Eleanor Englehart hospital in Petrolia, surrounded by his loving family. He was 80 years old. Born on November 15, 1944, also at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital in Petrolia, Dale lived a life full of purpose, generosity, and devotion to family, work,...

  • Picture of Theresa Margaret Boote
    Theresa Margaret Boote

    November 30, 1945 - May 9, 2025

    It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Theresa Margaret Boote, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 9, 2025. Predeceased by her one and only true love, Franciscus “Frank” Cornelis Boote (December 21, 2011). Most extraordinary mother to Tracy Boote and Shelley Williams (David). Worlds best grandmother to Katie and Mikayla Bird, Gabriel Farnoosh, Ethan, Lle...

  • Picture of Kelly Marie Thompson
    Kelly Marie Thompson

    March 26, 1978 - May 8, 2025

    It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Kelly Marie Thompson, on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Bluewater Health, at the age of 47. Kelly was a witty, compassionate and loving soul, she had an infectious laugh, she loved her children Ayden and Logan more than anything in the world. Kelly loved being a Nana to her Granddaughter so very much. Kelly’s life far more exceeded...

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