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Robin (Rob) Lee Gifford
February 19, 1957 - July 9, 2025
Robin (Rob) Lee Gifford, of Sarnia, Ontario, passed away peacefully on July 9th, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Raised in Petrolia, Rob attended Lambton College after high school at L.C.C.V.I.. Soon afterwards, he headed out West with his brother Jay and his good friend Lloyd to work on the pipelines. His work there was a testament to his character - the work ...
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Ronny (Rookije) Van Kempen
September 3, 1928 - July 6, 2025
Peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025, Ronny Van Kempen in her 97th year, went home to be with her Lord and Savior. Ronny was predeceased by her Husband Adrian (1988). She was a devoted mother to her three boys and daughter and their spouses. Peter and Yikka, Janet and Henry, Gerald and Karen, and Ron. She was a special Oma to six grand-daughters and nine great grandchildren. Ronny was born in Pernis...
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Brian Bate
July 6, 1960 - July 4, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Brian Bate announces his passing on July 4th, 2025 at the age of 64. Beloved Husband of Georgina. Loving Father of Jameson, Nelson (Dominique), Sarah. Cherished Grandfather to Blake. Relatives of Gary, Michelle, Steven. Predeceased by Parents of Collins and Catherine. Dear best friend of Tom Wood (Monica). Family and friends will be received at Smith F...
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Raymond Croteau Jr.
April 4, 1966 - July 3, 2025
After a lengthy battle with cancer, Raymond Croteau Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Bluewater Health, at the age of 59. Loving son of Raymond and Diane Croteau. Treasured brother of Rodney. Cherished uncle of Phoebe, Binna, and Daniel. Ray is survived by his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be remembered by many lifelong friends. Ray worked in the...
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Gerald Franklin Moore
May 23, 1937 - July 2, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Franklin Moore. He leaves his loving wife, Grace (Tigert) Moore – teenage sweethearts and married 66 years. He also leaves an amazing family including his daughter Rebecca (Moore) Moore-Whitsitt, (James Whitsitt); his son, Greg Moore; and his grandchildren Meghan Whitsitt, Brad Whitsitt, and Lauren (Moore) Aubin-Moore, (Bryan Aubin-...
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Diane Lesley Vale
December 12, 1945 - July 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Diane Lesley Vale (née Ford) announces her peaceful passing on July 2, 2025, at Vision Nursing Home, at the age of 79. Diane leaves behind the love of her life and devoted husband of over 59 years, Don Vale; children Barry (Dawn), Terry (Teri Ngo), and Tim (Dana Laplante); and cherished grandchildren Brandon, Joshua, Lily, and Jack. She also warmly welc...
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Lois Elaine Houghton
April 11, 1933 - June 30, 2025
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday, June 30th, 2025, at Vision Nursing Home, Lois Elaine Houghton quietly passed away at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late William Houghton (2008). Loving mother of Pam (David) Bruce, Scott (Donna), Kim (Wesley) Hicks, Christine (William) Moore, and Mark (Susan). Cherished grandmother of Evan (Sarah), Tyler (Erin), David (Jade), Nadine (Chris),...
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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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