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Virginia Agnes McGill (nee Ward)
July 1, 1934 - September 15, 2025
It is with deeply saddened hearts that we share the news of the passing of our loving mother. Virginia is predeceased by the love of her life, husband, Lorne (2000). She was the caring, proud mother of Loriann Blundy (Paul), Paul McGill (Bonnie) and Carolyn Spettigue (Andrew). Special Grandmother to Carolyn Blundy (Patrick Marciano), Katie Blundy, Lesli Decarolis (Joe), Julie Postil (Marcus), and ...
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Eleanore Joanne Passingham (nee: Healey)
December 5, 1938 - September 15, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Eleanore Joanne Passingham passed away at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Robert Passingham. Loving mother of Carol (Al) Larocque, Fred (Sharon) Passingham, and Elaine (Jonathan) Summerhayes. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Predecea...
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Harvey Thomas Austin
March 16, 1941 - September 14, 2025
Peacefully, with family by his side on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Harvey Thomas Austin passed away at Bluewater Health at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Carolyn Simon. Loving father of Diana (Patti) Austin, Daniel (Susan) Austin, the late Douglas Austin, Steve (Kerry) Austin, and April Austin. Cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Harvey will be missed by Carolyn...
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Claude George Hadley
December 14, 1945 - September 14, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Claude George Hadley on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Dana. Loving father of Andrew (Vanessa) and Brian (Miranda). Cherished grandfather of Katherine and Callen. Treasured uncle to Jeremy (Meaghan). Predeceased by his parents Helga and Claude Hadley and his sister Linda (Cec) Smith. Claude was an ...
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Dorothy Smids
October 8, 1927 - September 13, 2025
Dorothy's (Mom) earthly life began on October 8, 1927 in Ijlst, Friesland. She was the fourth of eleven children. She married Williams Smids (our Dad) on January 29, 1948 and immigrated to Canada in May of 1948. They settled in Dresden ON, eventually moved to Sarnia where she lived for over sixty years, and for the last ten years she lived in London, ON to be closer to family. She was married f...
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Linda Lou Alice Lamourea
June 4, 1946 - September 11, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Linda Lou Alice Lamourea passed away at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Fred Lamourea. Dear sister of Gale (Pete) Hignett and their children Chris (Cecil), Rich, and Doug Hignett, and Gerry (Rosemary) Cadotte and their children Margaret Cadotte Reid, Gerry (Sariah) Cadotte, Michelle Cadotte, Micha...
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Paul Edward Shepherd
November 19, 1970 - September 10, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Paul Edward Shepherd passed away at the age of 54. Beloved partner of Tara Pounds. Loving father of Kayla (Daniel) LeBlanc, Samantha Shepherd, and Colton Shepherd. Cherished grandfather of Thomas LeBlanc and Brynlee LeBlanc. Dear brother of Richard (Denise) Shepherd, and Lynette Shepherd. Predeceas...
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Betty Miriam Sharpe (Wren)
January 6, 1929 - September 9, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Marshall Gowland Manor, Betty Miriam Sharpe passed away at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Harry Sharpe, and later in life Dr. Walter Wren. Loving mother of Gregory (Nancy) Sharpe, Joe (Janet) Sharpe, and Kathy Brouwer. Cherished grandmother of Lee-Ann (Brian) Kerri-Anne (Gord), Ryan (Nicole), Lindsay, Sarah (Tyler),...
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Jon “Mark” Nicholson
September 23, 1959 - September 9, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family announces the passing of Jon “Mark” Nicholson on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Anne Nicholson. Loving father of Stacy (Caleb Harse) Nicholson. Cherished Papa of Isla Summer Kemmis and Axel Alan Harse. Dear brother of Scott (Cathy) Nicholson and brother-in-law of Kim Baker and Julie (Doug) Helps. Survived by many niece...
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Gladys Vroom (Klazinga)
March 14, 1928 - September 8, 2025
Peacefully, at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Monday, September 8, 2025, Gladys Vroom in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Vroom (2008). Loving Mem of Clare Vroom, Ellen Rounthwaithe (John), Robert Vroom, James Vroom, and Deborah McGill (James). Predeceased by sons John and Ronald Vroom. Dear Beppe to 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Survived by brother Melvin Klazinga. A ...
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1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
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431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
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