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Jean Jenkins
May 19, 1943 - March 12, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Jean Jenkins passed away at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Vincent Jenkins. Loving mother of Sharon (Fred) Jolly, Angela (Mark) Sorg, and Heather (Michael) Huard, and the late Raymond (Julie) Jenkins. Cherished grandmother of Colin (Samantha), Chad (Jenny), and Christopher (Shelley) Jolly, N...
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Tracy Nicole Dawson
June 14, 1976 - March 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tracy Nicole Dawson aged 48, on March 11, 2025, at Bluewater Health Sarnia. Born on June 14, 1976, in Petrolia, Tracy grew up in Wyoming, Ontario and spent her adult life in Sarnia. Tracy will be dearly missed by her parents, John and Leota, her brother, Sean and nephews Noah and Matthew Dawson and extended family. Tracy had a tight-knit ...
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John David “Dave” James
May 28, 1940 - March 11, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on March 11, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Dave passed away at the age of 84. Beloved husband to Mary “Booty” James (Nee Boucher). Loving Father to Jeff (Sheri) James and Brad (Krystin) James. Cherished Papa of Maddy, Aaron and Lillia. Dear Brother of Jane (Don) Hunter. Treasured Brother-in-law of Bob (Nora) Boucher. Predeceased by his parents Paul James an...
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Kenneth Anthony Madere
January 7, 1955 - March 10, 2025
Kenneth Anthony Madere, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 10, 2025, at the age of 70. Survived by wife Debbie Madere, his two sons and their families, Ken and Jodee Madere and Kris and Emma Madere as well as his granddaughter Madi who he called his Sweet Pea and was the light of his life. Ken is also survived by his siblings, Jack, Paul, Diane, Eugene, and many nieces and nephews...
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Diana Mary Clementine Hamilton
June 27, 1981 - March 10, 2025
Diana Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2025, at the age of 43. She was born on June 27, 1981, in Sarnia, Ontario. She is the beloved daughter of Richard Hamilton and Lydia Hamilton; Loving sister to Halina Johnston (Dave) and Mark Hamilton; Aunt to Isla and Eli Johnston; Granddaughter to Clementine Zawadzki. Diana is survived by many loving aunts, uncles...
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Ryan Leroy Phibbs
June 24, 1968 - March 10, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his residence, Ryan Leroy Phibbs passed away at the age of 56. Beloved partner of Belinda Earle. Loving father of Max (Cristal) Anderson. Cherished grandfather of Jagger, Mavrik, Boe Anderson. Treasured son of Gale Phibbs. Dear brother of Blair (Angela) Phibbs. Remembered by his nieces Abby, Audrey, Maddy and Chloe. Predeceased...
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Sophie Jackson (nee Grabove)
August 7, 1926 - March 10, 2025
The family of Sophie Jackson (nee Grabove) are saddened to announce her passing on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 98. Sophie is survived by her brother George Grabove (Jeanie) - Sarnia ON; eldest son, Ronald Jackson (Virginia) – Frederickton, NB; Raymond Jackson – Kamloops, BC; Susan Fleury (Paul) – London ON; Nancy Kuz (Paul) – Sarnia ON and daughter-in-law Sharon Jackson – Sarni...
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Karen Ann White
June 27, 1960 - March 10, 2025
Surrounded by family on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 15:55, Karen Ann White was peacefully reunited with her son Curtis, best friend Randy, and her fur baby Shadow after finishing her hard fought battle with metastatic breast cancer. Karen was born in Sarnia, Ontario on June 27, 1960. The most important thing to Karen was her family. She was also known for her work ethic and her compassion. She alway...
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Raymond Albert Bouffard
May 1, 1944 - March 9, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Raymond Albert Bouffard, a devoted husband, loving father and a proud Papa. Ray passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, passion, and an unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Loving husband and best friend of Dianne (Cope) for sixty years and cherished father of Kenny ...
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Elizabeth Ruth South
April 5, 1959 - March 8, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on March 8, 2025, at Bluewater Health - CEE, Elizabeth "Beth" Ruth South passed away at the age of 65, stepping into the arms of her Lord and Saviour. Beloved wife of Russell "Russ" South. Loving mother of Jeremy, Jason (Nikita) and Jordan (Ginny). Cherished grandmother of Aubrey, Lochlin, Thatcher, Zoe, and Wallace. Loving aunt of 12 nieces and nephews...
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