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  • Picture of Paul Robert Sloan
    Paul Robert Sloan

    December 8, 1946 - August 11, 2026

    Paul Robert Sloan died at 4:25 a.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 79, following complications from pneumonia after a five-year journey with semantic primary progressive aphasia. He died three days before the 55th wedding anniversary he and his beloved wife, Patricia, were preparing to celebrate. Paul was born in Sarnia on Sunday, December 8, 1946, to Robert "Bob" and Amy Sloan. After...

  • Picture of Dianne June Last
    Dianne June Last

    August 24, 1942 - August 11, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Dianne passed away at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Ronald Last. Loving mother of Penny (Pat) and Ronald (Janice). Cherished grandmother of Jason (Margaret), Bryan (Emma), Katelyn (Jeff), Matthew (Nicole), and Christine (Christopher), and great grandmother of Aizik (Briana), Peter, Henry, Benjamin, Jacob, K...

  • Picture of Harry Gross
    Harry Gross

    June 15, 1942 - August 9, 2026

    Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Poland, Harry was the only child of Oswald and Irene Gross. His family moved to Windsor, ON in 1954 and later to London, ON, where Harry attended the University of Western Ontario and graduated as a professional engineer. His first job was with General Motors in Oshawa, ON. He married Anne Catton, with whom he shared 59 wo...

  • Picture of Robert Arthur Parsons
    Robert Arthur Parsons

    October 7, 1941 - August 8, 2026

    Robert Arthur Parsons passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Bluewater Health. He was born in Wales October 7, 1941. He was predeceased by his parents Joan and Alfred Parsons, and Lisa's husband lan Crossett. Bob is survived by his son Stephen in Thailand and his daughter Jeanette (Brian) Carey and their children Erin and Matthew in the United States. Bob is also survived by his y...

  • Picture of Carol Bongers - Schoonjans
    Carol Bongers - Schoonjans

    February 18, 1950 - August 6, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Carol Bongers-Schoonjans passed away at London Health Sciences Centre – Victoria Hospital at the age of 76. Cherished wife of Daniel Schoonjans. Loving mother of Shelley (Jeff) Canty and Tracey Connors. Treasured grandmother of Joel, Justin and Jack Canty and Alex Connors. Beloved friend and ex-wife of Herman Bongers. Dear sist...

  • Picture of Iris Karin  Kippert
    Iris Karin Kippert

    August 4, 1967 - August 5, 2026

    A remarkable woman and exceptional artist, Iris Kippert passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, August 5, at Bluewater Health at the age of 59. Raised in Sarnia, Iris’s adventurous spirit led her to live in Greece, where she met her husband and raised her children before returning back to Canada. Art was a daily part of Iris's life, and she poured her creativity i...

  • Picture of Ronald George Denning
    Ronald George Denning

    May 25, 1941 - August 5, 2026

    It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Ronald George Denning on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, at the age of 85. A beloved husband, loving father, brother, and cherished grandfather, Ron is survived by Dilys, his devoted wife of 61 years, his children Keith (Denise) and Kathryn (Richard), his grandchildren Caitlin and Madeleine, and his brother ...

  • Picture of Jacob Greydanus, CA CGA
    Jacob Greydanus, CA CGA

    March 24, 1940 - August 4, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia ON, Jake Greydanus passed away at the age of 86. Beloved husband for 47 years of Josephine “Josie” Greydanus. Loving stepfather of Gregg Elliott (Lois) of Corunna, ON, Gary Elliott (Janet) of Sarnia, ON, and Scott (Brandy) Elliott of Tucson, AZ. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Samantha (Ken), ...

  • Picture of Ronald James Edwin Taylor
    Ronald James Edwin Taylor

    March 13, 1949 - August 4, 2026

    It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Taylor on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Bluewater Health. Ron is survived by his wife Elizabeth “Betty” (née Quaid), his daughter Evelyn (Evan Rose) of Sarnia, brother Bill Taylor of London, sister Lyn Reidy (Ken) of Grand Bend, brother-in-law Rob Quaid (Ann Sutton) of Grand Bend, sisters-in-law Donna Blue (Keith) of South...

  • Picture of Maria Teresa Rego
    Maria Teresa Rego

    June 29, 1940 - August 2, 2026

    Peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 2, 2026, Maria Teresa Rego passed away at the age of 86. Wife of the late Manuel Sá Rego (2000). Mother of Tony (Janice) and Margarette (George). Grandmother of Elizabeth (Adam) and Katelyn (Austin). Great grandmother of Sophia, Olivia, Elsie, and Ollie. Mom loved her granddaughters to the moon and back. You always knew she was present at their dance rec...

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London Line Chapel
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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
BAO Licence #421
Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1

McKenzie Blundy Chapel
431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
BAO Licence # FE1-0014672
Funeral Establishment Operator-Class 1