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Willa Mae Curts (née Borthwick)
March 21, 1931 - June 28, 2025
Celebrating a life well-lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Willa Mae Curts, age 94, who passed into eternal life to be with the Lord on June 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in London, Ontario. After 13 years without her beloved Winston, she is now reunited with him in heaven. Born on March 21, 1931, in Thedford, Ontario, Willa was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas David Bor...
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John Barrie Lawton
July 15, 1947 - June 26, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of John Barrie Lawton announces his passing at Bluewater Health (Sarnia) at the age of 77. He was the former husband of Lori Forsyth of Sarnia. Dear brother of the late Eldon (Barb) Lawton, the late Bev (Janet) Lawton, the late Dowie (Margie) Lawton, Ben (Becky Anne) Lawton, and the late Linda (John) Uher, as well as sister-in-law Carolyn Forsyth, and man...
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Raymond James Holley
March 5, 1923 - June 25, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Guelph General Hospital, Ray Holley passed away at the age of 102. Beloved husband of the late Florence Holley (2009). Loving father of Graham Philip Holley (Carol), Clifford Holley (Cheryl), Luella Holley (Deceased)(Murray), and Lester Holley (Janice). Cherished grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dear...
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Robert (Bob) Veenkamp
December 19, 1930 - June 25, 2025
In Loving Memory Robert (Bob) Veenkamp 1930 — 2025 Inseparable in life, 36 days after the passing of his beloved wife Ann Veenkamp (nee Konynenbelt) of 69 years, Robert (Bob) Veenkamp followed her "home" during a brief stay in the palliative care unit at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Ontario. As with their mother's passing on May 19, 2025, their surviving children were able to share tender momen...
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Larry John Forbes
May 6, 1943 - June 24, 2025
After a hard fight, Larry passed away on June 24, 2025, peacefully at Bluewater Health in Sarnia. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary Margaret in 2023. Father of Kristin (Rick) Anjema and the late Chad Forbes. Dear brother of Lyn Forbes, Sue (Mike) Pierce, Bob Forbes, and the late Norma (Ken) Hyatt. Larry will be dearly missed by his friends Marg Kaldeway, Bruce Weatherby, Ben and Mary Ellen Baxte...
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Endre Andrew “Andy” Elek
October 13, 1929 - June 24, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Endre Andrew “Andy” Elek passed away at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Rena Elek (2022). Loving father of Patrick (Christine) and Dan (Patricia). Cherished grandfather of Marcus and Thomas and step-grandfather of Austin and Caden. Dear brother of Ida Kemeny. Predeceased by his parents Zsigmond a...
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Mary Irene Vance (nee Cousins)
April 14, 1934 - June 23, 2025
Peacefully surrounded by her family, Mary Irene Vance, age 91 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of predeceased husband Douglas Jerrold Vance for 55 years. Sister of Marie and husband Joe O’Neill. Loving mother of Bob and Cynthia Vance, and Patty and Tom Levack. Grandmother of Shannon Vance and Dan Pineau, Emily and Lee Jeffcoate, Doug and Stephanie Vance, T.J. Levack and Laura Dean, Kevin O’Kelley and M...
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"Bob" Robert Harwood
February 28, 1928 - June 23, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Robert “Bob” Harwood passed away at the age of 97. Beloved husband of the late Joyce Harwood. Loving father of Patricia (Grant) Lines and Robert Jr. Harwood (Julie Gibbons). Cherished grandfather of Matt Harwood, Chris Harwood and Bailey Lines. Dad spent many joyful years with Joyce at her parents...
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Patricia Elizabeth Simpson
December 27, 1948 - June 22, 2025
Peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Bluewater Health with her loving family by her side, Patricia Elizabeth Simpson passed away at the age of 76. Beloved wife of Bradley Simpson for 54 years. Loving mother of Bryan Simpson (Lisa) and Jeffrey Simpson (Brittany). Proud grandmother of Ashley Simpson (Kelson) and Adam Simpson. Loving sister of Robert Wolfe (Donna) and Susan Lawrence (late Ron). Su...
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Catherine Elizabeth Shanahan
September 24, 1946 - June 21, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Catherine Elizabeth Shanahan passed away at the age of 78. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Shanahan (49 years married). Loving mother of Sharleen (Paul) Leone. Cherished grandmother of Jestyn Leone (Kris-Lynn Mirault), Jayla Leone (Mitchell Hart), and Lexie Leone (Kristian Ramsay), and great-grandmother ...
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