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  • Picture of Joseph Alphonsus Kennedy
    Joseph Alphonsus Kennedy

    March 30, 1929 - December 10, 2025

    The family of Joseph Alphonsus Kennedy announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 96 or 96 and 3/4s as Joe would say. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 75 years, Jacqueline (nee Lajoie), children Denise O’Neil, Linda Kennedy, Lorraine Frendt, Vincent Kennedy (Lesley), Helen (John) Ross, grandchildren Jeff Naylor, Natalie Hunt (Craig), Jessica John...

  • Picture of Barbara Mary Kraus
    Barbara Mary Kraus

    March 27, 1926 - December 7, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Landmark Village, Barbara Mary Kraus passed away at the age of 99. Reunited with her son Gary Kraus and her husband Earl Kraus. Survived by her daughter Kathleen Michaud, sister Patricia Bailey and granddaughter Connie Michaud. Remembered by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Mary Withington, sister Joy Wi...

  • Picture of James Alexander Stead
    James Alexander Stead

    March 3, 1931 - December 6, 2025

    With his children by his side James Alexander Stead joined his wife Rosaleen in the Irish hereafter. “May you always have walls for the winds A roof for the rain Tea beside the fire Laughter to cheer you Those who love you near you and all your heart might desire.” He leaves behind Ellen, Agnes, Susanne, Roisin and Jim, 14 grandchildren and 17 15/16 great grandchildren. Safe journey Da...

  • Picture of Hollace
    Hollace "Holly" Jane Schreder

    October 31, 1944 - December 5, 2025

    Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th. Holly was born and raised in Sarnia. She attended local high schools. She is survived by her husband Murray, her daughter Cynthia, her son Craig and his wife Angie Dusome and their family, Lindsay, Aidan and Eric of Etobicoke. Holly was crowned Miss Red Feather of 1962 at St. Clair Secondary School. After a 12-year stint of living in Toronto, they re...

  • Picture of Gary John Houlahan
    Gary John Houlahan

    May 27, 1962 - December 5, 2025

    Houlahan, Gary John- Passed away at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, Ontario on Friday, December 5, 2025 at the age of 63, due to kidney failure. Gary suffered from mental illness his entire life, however this did not define him. He was a warm, thoughtful individual with a wonderful smile and a huge belly laugh. Gary found joy in the minutia of life. He was very intelligent with a great sense...

  • Picture of Juanita Anne Kuiack
    Juanita Anne Kuiack

    May 29, 1941 - December 4, 2025

    Juanita Anne (St. Amand) Kuiack died peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2025. While a sad occasion of momentous loss, it is also a time of gratitude and celebration of a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Survived by her loving children Michael (Barbie), Colleen Cook (Kevin), Lynda Hill (Steve), and Stephen (Phoenix) and by the grandchildren who were the joy of her...

  • Picture of Daniel George Alix
    Daniel George Alix

    July 22, 1946 - December 4, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Daniel George Alix passed away at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Juanita (née Needham), faithfully married for 53 years. Loving father of Adam (Aisling) Alix and Trina (James) Robertson. Cherished grandfather of Briar and Bronwyn Alix. Predeceased by his parents, Frances and Rouville Alix and by ...

  • Picture of Doris Irene McKellar (nee Yeates) (nee Campbell)
    Doris Irene McKellar (nee Yeates) (nee Campbell)

    August 18, 1929 - December 4, 2025

    Doris Irene McKellar (nee Yeates) (nee Campbell) Aka Nanny, #Thee Granny Mac It is with great sorrow we announce the peaceful passing of Doris on December 4, 2025 at Bear Creek Terrace surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving daughter Karen Yeates (Tom), adored grandson Daniel McQuillan and granddaughter Kyla Croucher. Survived by many nieces and nephews and longtime friend Lee Molitor....

  • Picture of Mary Arthur Lentzner
    Mary Arthur Lentzner

    January 29, 1937 - December 3, 2025

    With heavy hearts, the family of Mary Arthur Lentzner (our Wee Mum) announces her peaceful passing at Bluewater Health in Sarnia on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Survived by her son Steve Lentzner (Vickie Burdan), her daughter Bonnie (Bret) Ziller and cherished nana to Kim Ziller. Predeceased by her husband Steve Sr. (Istvan) Lentzner. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held a...

  • Picture of Kenneth James Large
    Kenneth James Large

    July 14, 1961 - December 3, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Kenneth James Large passed away at the age of 64. Beloved husband of 36 years to Tammy. Loving father of Jaclyn Large (John). Cherished Papa of his precious granddaughter Logan Dennis. Dear brother of Karen, Don (Hazel), Shelley (Doug) and survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents ...

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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
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