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John Cornelius Banninga
November 1, 1933 - January 10, 2025
Psalm 28:7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in Him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song I will praise him. On Friday, January 10, 2025, John Cornelius Banninga passed away in his 91st year at Marshall Gowland Manor with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 69 years, and his children Karen (Gerry), Rick, and ...
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Nasir "Naz" Chowdhery
February 24, 1947 - January 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nasir Chowdhery, affectionately known as "Naz," who peacefully passed away on Jan 9th, 2025 surrounded by his family at home. Naz is survived by his loving wife, Sara Chowdhery; his cherished children, daughter Maria Chowdhery and sons Ahmer (Nida Khan) and Zane Chowdhery; and his adored grandchildren Myrah and Raza. His family was his world...
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Carol Irene McGregor
March 6, 1946 - January 8, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Carol Irene McGregor (Shail) passed away at the age of 78. Carol was born on March 6th, 1946, in Almonte, Ontario to Mary and Victor Shail. Carol grew up in Carlton Place, Ontario on a dairy farm on the 9th line of Beckwith Township. She was a proud “farmgirl” and loved to share stories of her yo...
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Karen Orelle Farr
May 9, 1938 - January 6, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Afton Park Place, Karen Farr passed away at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Bernard Farr. Loving mother of Janine (Paul) Flynn and Ian (the late Helga) Farr. Cherished grandmother of Caley, Devin (Kristin), Montana, and Austin (Emily). Treasured great grandmother of Kaelynn, Declan, Zahira, and Zakai. Predeceased by he...
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Rene Joseph Warnez
March 16, 1935 - January 6, 2025
On Monday January 6, 2025, Rene Joseph Warnez passed away peacefully at age 89 at Lambton Meadowview Villa. Best friend, loving and devoted husband of Marilyn Warnez (Van Valkenburg), married for 63 wonderful years and together almost 70 years from their first date. Loving father of Scott (Monique) and Kara (Brian). Cherished grandfather of Heather, David (Fernanda), Christine and Tyler. Uncle t...
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Carol Morwood
June 3, 1946 - January 6, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Carol Morwood passed away at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Allan Morwood. Loving mother of Michelle (Tod) Carter, Todd (Margaret) Morwood, and Mary-Ellen (Sean) O'Brien. Cherished grandmother of Conor Carter, Kendra O'Brien, Emily O'Brien, Liam Carter, Kai Morwood, Cassandra O'Brien, Tyler Morwood, Kaitlynn ...
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Douglas Miller Kemsley
August 26, 1960 - January 6, 2025
On Monday January 6th, 2025 after a brave fight with cancer at Bluewater Health, Doug Kemsley passed away peacefully at the age of 64 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by Tom (Cheryl) Kemsley of Glendon, Alberta and Rick (Pamela) Kemsley of Sarnia, Ontario; 3 Nephews Ryan, David (Jessica) and Tom Jr. (Amanda); 5 great nieces and nephews Emelia, Slade, Ila, Weston and Adeline. Doug ...
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Carlos Cecil Murray
October 16, 1960 - January 3, 2025
His family is sad to announce the sudden passing of Carlos on January 3rd, 2025, in London Ontario. Survived by his sister Louise Hall and brother Gord (Karen) Murray of Sarnia. He was the proud uncle of 4 nephews. Andrew Hall and Scott (Melanie) Hall of Sarnia and their children Charlotte and Theo. Jim (Ashley) Anderson of Virginia and their children Lily and Jake, Gordon (Jordon) Anderson of No...
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Peter Albert Wilson
November 25, 1930 - January 3, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Marshall Gowland Manor, Peter Albert Wilson passed away at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Jane (nee Newby) for 72 years. Loving father of Greg (Julie) Wilson of Ottawa ON and Paula (Tony) Aquilina of Camlachie, ON. Cherished grandfather of Stephanie Maness, Sean (Janine) Aquilina, Matthew (Corrina) Wilson, And Lindsay (Mike...
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Henry "Barth" Bartholomew Marcinkow
April 26, 1944 - January 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barth at Vision Nursing Home on Friday, January 3, 2025, peacefully with family present. Beloved husband of Betty Ann (Claypole) for 56 years. Loving father of Cheryl (Guy) and Lori (Ron). Cherished Papa of Max, Sam, Emma, Aaron and Avery. Dear brother of Frank Marcinkow (Joan), Pauline Quinlan (Don) and brother-in-law Bill Claypole. Also su...
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