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  • Picture of Stanford Clarence aka Stan, Tap Tap, Puttus  Plain
    Stanford Clarence aka Stan, Tap Tap, Puttus Plain

    February 26, 1937 - May 31, 2026

    Peacefully, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Twin Lakes Terrace, Stanford Plain passed away at the age of 89. Beloved spouse of the late Jacqueline Bourgeois. Loving father of Sharon, Leonard, and Dennis. Treasured grandfather of Michael, William, Jessie, Summer Rain and Shayla. Cherished great-grandfather; Cali, Caeleb, Octavia, Ophelia, Nicolas, Emily, Bella, Laila, and Jackson. Dear brother of Mario...

  • Picture of Klara Kovacs
    Klara Kovacs

    April 11, 1938 - May 30, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Klara passed away at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Steve Nemeth (2018). Loving mother of the late Jim Kovacs and stepmother of Susan (Dragan) Oblak, Steve Nemeth, and Nancy (Neil) Chambers. Cherished grandmother of Brayden and Kyle Kovacs, Justin (Lauren), Adam (Kim), Marty (Katie), Mila-Michelle, and...

  • Picture of Nicola Raffaele Sangermano
    Nicola Raffaele Sangermano

    October 29, 1984 - May 27, 2026

    It is with shattered hearts that the family of Nicola Raffaele Sangermano announce his peaceful passing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, at the age of 41. Beloved son of Tony and Anna Sangermano. Loving brother of Michelle and Massimo. Adored by many aunts, uncles, cousins, treasured friends including long time friend Melissa, and relatives in the United States and Italy. Ni...

  • Picture of Marlene Ruth Smith
    Marlene Ruth Smith

    November 3, 1944 - May 26, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on May 26, 2026, at Sumac Lodge, Marlene Ruth Smith passed away at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick Smith. Loving mother of Mark (Marsha) Smith and Sheila Crang. Cherished grandma of Tanner Crang, Dean Crang and Carlee Crang. Predeceased by her parents James and Dorthy Gale and her sister-in-law Brenda Disher. Marlene loved vacationing in Fl...

  • Picture of Randy  Wade
    Randy Wade

    August 2, 1965 - May 25, 2026

    It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Jay Wade at the age of 60, at Bluewater Health on May 25, 2026. Randy was born in Sarnia, Ontario on August 2, 1965. He is survived by his son, Cyrus Wade, and his former wife, Kelly Wade. Dear brother of Wanda (David) Templeton, Paul Wade, Karen (Gary) Lewis, William (Beverly) Wade, Larry (Monica) Wade, Pat (the late Greg, 2018) Sca...

  • Picture of Martinus (Martin) Christianus Magermans
    Martinus (Martin) Christianus Magermans

    September 5, 1930 - May 24, 2026

    Martin is now reunited with his sweetheart Thea. A proud husband, business owner, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Martin passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. He is predeceased by his wife Thea (Vonk), his parents, Albertus and Aleida and his siblings, Joke and Jans. He is survived by his children: Angela (Tom), Tony (Jill) and Dorothy (Ray), his grandchildren: Jenna (Rob), Shannon...

  • Picture of John Neil Kelley
    John Neil Kelley

    December 5, 1950 - May 24, 2026

    John Neil Kelley—Husband, Dad, Papa, Family, Friend. If you had the pleasure of meeting John, you loved him. He was the ultimate life of the party and the greatest storyteller around. Born on December 5, 1950, John spent his life building connections, working hard, and bringing laughter wherever he went. He was a skilled insulator, a proud pipefitter, and a well-deserved retiree of Imperial Oil...

  • Picture of Deborah Ann Causley
    Deborah Ann Causley

    August 27, 1951 - May 24, 2026

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Deborah (Debbie) Ann Causley passed away at the age of 74. Deborah is reunited with her late husband Ronald (2020). Loving mother of Drew Causley and Michelle (Peter) Stacknick. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Causley, Tyler Stacknick and Brock Stacknick. Treasured sister of Brenda, Sharon, John, Terry and Stev...

  • Picture of Darian Lisella
    Darian Lisella

    December 6, 1999 - May 22, 2026

    It is with deeply saddened hearts that the family of Darian Franco Lisella announce his passing on Friday May 22, 2026, at the age of 26. Treasured father of Autumn Lisella and Jesse. Cherished son of Kathy Steinberg (Kyle) and Dino Lisella (Lisa). Loving brother of Jessica Lisella, Skylar Lisella, Danita Steinberg and Jordan Steinberg. Dear grandson of Franco and the late Maria Lisella, and the ...

  • Picture of James Alfred Churcher
    James Alfred Churcher

    August 10, 1939 - May 21, 2026

    It is with profound sadness and heartfelt love, the family of James Alfred Churcher announces his peaceful passing on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Marshall Gowland Manor after a courageous battle with dementia at the age of 86. While James accomplished much throughout his life, his greatest joy and proudest achievement was his family. He was the beloved husband of Grace Churcher with whom he shared...

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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario CANADA N7T 7H2

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431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario CANADA N7T 5V8

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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