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Donald Hillier
April 24, 1937 - October 20, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on October 20th, 2024, at Vision Nursing Home, Donald passed away at the age of 87. Beloved Husband of Sandra Lynne Hillier (Nee Ofield). Loving Father to Mark (Sandy) Hillier and Julie Hillier (Scott Crossett). Cherished Grandfather to Jessie Hillier, DJ Hillier and Bradley Crossett. Treasured Brother to Douglas Hillier (Marybeth) of California. Predecease...
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Robert “Bob” Lyle Watters
September 3, 1931 - October 19, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Robert “Bob” Watters passed away at the age of 93. Loving father of Mary (Jim) Vanderwal, Mike (Cindy) Martyn, Russ (Kathy) Watters, Lynn (Gary) Le Faive, Jane (Ed) Linton, Lori Maisano, Patrick (Liz) Martyn, and father-in-law of Sally Martyn. Cherished grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 20 gr...
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José “Joe” Teixeira Machado
March 28, 1953 - October 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, surrounded by loving family, on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, José “Joe” Machado passed away at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Jennifer Machado. Loving father of Dave Bonin (Kari) and Amanda Machado. Cherished grandfather of Olivia Bonin. Dear brother of Maria Carmelia Rocha (Horacio S. Rocha), Maria Catarina Teixeira (Fernando Teixeira), M...
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Nancy Corkum
March 16, 1947 - October 18, 2024
Surrounded by loving family on October 18, 2024, at Bluewater Health Hospital in Sarnia, Nancy Corkum passed away at the age of 77. Nancy was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on March 16th, 1947. She was predeceased by her husband Steve Corkum, parents Howard Otto and Freda (Bowes) Otto, sisters Barbara Cole (Otto) and Heather Otto, as well as dear friend Gwen Doherty. Nancy will be greatly miss...
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Frank Riess
October 30, 1949 - October 17, 2024
Peacefully, on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, Frank Joseph Riess passed away in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Carol (n. Coleman) Riess. Loving father of Jeff (Valerie) and James (Nicole). Cherished Papa of Avery and Declan. Predeceased by his parents Karl and Margaret Riess, and siblings, Karl, Theresia and Margaret. Frank worked 30 years as a Lab Tech at Suncor an...
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Jacoba “Jackie” Visser
September 29, 1930 - October 17, 2024
Surrounded by loving family and friends in her final days, Jackie Visser of Sarnia, Ontario, passed away peacefully on October 17th, 2024, at the age of 94. Jackie was the beloved wife of the late George Visser, and is survived by her children Ellen, Andrew (Karen), Fiona (Mark), Leonard (Kelly), and Christy (Evan), grandchildren Nicole (Luke), Celeste (Josh), Matthew (Jennifer), Nathan, Nicholas ...
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Wade John Ralph Annett
April 10, 1979 - October 16, 2024
It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Wade John Ralph Annett on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the age of 45. Beloved partner of Jessica Ioannis. Loving father of Nash Annett and Atley Annett, and of Tyler Vanderkloet (Mona Durnez) and Paige Vanderkloet (Carson Barraclough). Cherished grandfather of Aanii, Everest, and one on the way that he was excited to meet. Wade wi...
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Margaret Anne Fraser (nee Simms)
December 3, 1951 - October 15, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Maggie’s long fight with COPD ended. Survived by her husband Scott, her sister Dianne and her children Meghan (Andrew), Carlie (Andy), Ian (Jane), Mike (Kathie) and Wendy. She will be greatly missed by her 14 grandchildren. Maggie spent many years working in retail in Sarnia, the Vanity Shop, The Den and Sears to name a few bef...
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Marg "Fern" Della Wells
December 13, 1947 - October 15, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Marg “Fern” Wells passed away at the age of 76. Loving mother of Rob Altiman and Dallas Wells. Cherished grandmother of Kelsey Altiman (Ronald “Chumper” Walker), Donovan Joseph, and Pierce Wells. Treasured great-grandmother of Dillon Beam and Logan Walker. Dear sister of Darlene (nee Nahmabin) Willi...
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William Clifford Campbell
November 24, 1931 - October 15, 2024
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Banwell Gardens, Windsor, William Clifford Campbell passed away at the age of 92. William has been reunited with his beloved wife of 61 years Margaret and treasured sons Allan and Craig Campbell. He will be deeply missed by his son Brian Campbell, Craig’s wife Jo-Lene Campbell, and grandchildren Emily, Nicholas, Bradley, K...
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