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Lorne Robert "Bob" Harper
January 23, 1947 - January 23, 2026
Bob Harper was the life of the party. He knew everyone—and for those he didn’t, he made it his mission to meet them. The autopsy told us that he died because his heart was too big. It worked too hard and simply stopped. And somehow, that feels perfectly true. His heart was enormous. He loved freely, openly, and completely, and everyone who crossed his path felt it. He was always full of energ...
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Franklyn Gates
April 30, 1930 - January 23, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Twin Lakes Terrace Nursing Home, Franklyn Gates passed away at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Betty Gates (1993). Loving father of Donald (Don), Brian (late Tom), and Alan (Al) (Margaret). Cherished grandfather of Sarah (Brandon) Liwanpo (Gates), Melissa (Tyler) Burdett (Gates), Zachary Gates, and Olivia Gates. Pre...
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Dorothy Mary Jones
December 13, 1934 - January 22, 2026
Our cherished mother, Dorothy Mary Jones, passed away peacefully surrounded by all of her children on January 22, 2026. Predeceased by her best friend and loving husband, Clayton Jones. Dorothy was born in 1934 in Toronto and upon marriage moved to Sarnia, where she and her husband lived a beautiful life. Together they were amazing parents to their five children. Dorothy will be forever remem...
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August “Gus” Martin Leenders
December 14, 1933 - January 22, 2026
Gus has left this world and rejoined his life dance partner, Myrl (February 2021). Born on December 14, 1933, in Boekel, Netherlands to parents Johannus (deceased 1982) & Huberta (nee Van den Boogaard, deceased 1957) Leenders. The complete family of 11 sailed to Canada in 1950. Gus met Myrl (nee MacKenzie) in 1967 at a Valentine's Day dance in Sarnia, married on October 21, 1967, and had been danc...
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Wilco VanderWal
July 27, 1932 - January 22, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Wilco VanderWal passed away at the age of 93. Beloved husband of Donna VanderWal. Loving father of John (the late Cathy) VanderWal, Ron (Cindy) VanderWal, Mel (Lynne) VanderWal, Marcia VanderWal (late Dale Cameron), and Gail (Phil) Eyre. Cherished grandfather of Kyle (Mandie) VanderWal, Andrea VanderWal (...
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Zofia “Sophia” Sanca
September 6, 1945 - January 21, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear friend, Zofia “Sophia” Sanca (nee Wojton) after a courageous battle with cancer. Sofia died peacefully with her friends at her side. She was predeceased by her husband Bill (1992), her son Stephen (2005), and her dear friend Henry Krasinkiewcz (2022); also by her parents and brother Stanislaw. Left to grieve are Sofia’s sister W...
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Lynda Marie Murdoch
December 31, 1948 - January 20, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Bluewater Health- Palliative Care, Lynda Marie Murdoch passed away at the age of 77. Loving mother of Steve and Sherry. Dear grandmother of Ryan. Cherished sister of Sharon. Lynda really enjoyed fosteringher relationships and socializing at the many gatherings held at Wellings of Corunna. More recently, Lynda found friendship...
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Joseph Donald Sonier
March 1, 1935 - January 19, 2026
It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Joseph Donald Sonier on January 19, 2026 at the age of 90, peacefully at home. Beloved husband of wife Claudette Sonier (Lajoie) for 68 years. Loving father of Glenn and wife Nancy, Monique and husband Paul Brown, Paul and wife Tina, and Nicole and husband Sandro DiBona. Loving grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. D...
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Kathleen Marie Davis
August 1, 1938 - January 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kathleen Marie Davis on January 18, 2026 (87 years old). Originally from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Married and moved to Brockville for a number of years, then moving to Sarnia. Her greatest treasures were her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that brought joy and happiness to her life. She passed peacefully with grac...
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Donald Winslow Bacon
July 9, 1938 - January 17, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Vision Nursing Home, Donald Winslow Bacon passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Cheryl Bacon. Loving father of Bradley and Gaylyn (Sean), and step-father of Christopher and Shawn (Katrina). Cherished grandfather of Tyler, Marc, Mackenzie, Brent, Calista, Griffin, William, Sam, and Quinn and many great-grandchildre...
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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
BAO Licence #421
Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1
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431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
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