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  • Picture of Ronald “Ron” Hardy
    Ronald “Ron” Hardy

    December 16, 1936 - September 19, 2023

    Peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Ronald “Ron” Hardy passed away at the age of 86 at Trillium Villa Nursing Home. Thank you to all the staff at Trillium Villa, especially his PSW Joanne for her kindness, humor and friendship. Remembered as the good older brother of Jim (Brenda). Best uncle of Wayne (Sheril) Hardy and their children Maddie and Chase, and Chery...

  • Picture of Vlasta Jilek (Tomickova)
    Vlasta Jilek (Tomickova)

    April 25, 1947 - September 17, 2023

    Born April 25, 1947 in the city of Varnsdorf in Czech Republic (Czechoslovakia). Died peacefully in her 76 year on September 17, 2023 in Sarnia, Ontario surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving husband Robert Burns; her son Patrick Bozik Jilek, his wife Karina, their children Patrick and Ada; her son Ryan Vlastik Jilek; her stepson Jeremy Burns, his wife Dr. Erin Manicom, their children A...

  • Picture of Bernice  Anderson
    Bernice Anderson

    December 4, 1953 - September 15, 2023

    With deeply broken hearts, the family of Bernice Anderson announces her passing on Friday, September 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of the late Ron (2018). Loving mother of Vicky (John) Jones, Lee-Anne Tong (Dave), late Jennifer Tong, Jennifer Cyr, and Jeremy (Jennifer) Ponsford (who was like a son). Cherished grandmother of Shanessa Wilson, Kristian Tong...

  • Picture of Peter Archibald Paton
    Peter Archibald Paton

    June 10, 1941 - September 15, 2023

    Died Friday, September 15th 2023 at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia, Ontario. Born in Grangemouth Scotland on 10 June 1941 Son to Archibald & Jean Paton (deceased) Brother to John Paton (deceased) Husband to Lisbeth (née Lowry) Paton (deceased) Father to Alisdair Paton (deceased) Clare-Siobhan Paton, & Dearest friend to Christena Churchill, David & Daphne Murray. Remembered in our hearts for...

  • Picture of Mae Marguerite Hackett
    Mae Marguerite Hackett

    August 4, 1937 - September 14, 2023

    Born to Alfred and Marie-Ange Kerr on August 4, 1937 in Shawinigan, Quebec, Mae passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on September 14th, 2023 after a brief illness. Mae will be sadly missed by her children Toby (Richard), Tracy (Doug), and Jennifer (Murray), grandchildren Courtnee (Brad), Owen (Nicole), Jordon (Ashleigh), Nicholas (Alyssa), and Hayley, great grandchildren Isobel, Odie...

  • Picture of Carlo DiGiuseppe
    Carlo DiGiuseppe

    September 19, 1938 - September 14, 2023

    Peacefully with his family by his side, Carlo passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia, at the age of 84. Carlo will be missed by his children Leo DiGiuseppe (Carol), Mike DiGiuseppe (Jen), Lisa Parete-Michelucci (Dino), and Joshua DiGiuseppe (Jaime), and by his step-daughters Cinnamon Cantwell and Chantel Podobnik. Loving Nonno of Giuliano, Alex, Marco, Cale, J...

  • Picture of David Duncan Stamm
    David Duncan Stamm

    February 1, 1942 - September 14, 2023

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Bluewater Health, David Duncan Stamm passed away at the age of 81. Beloved husband of the late Marion Stamm (2008). Loving father of Lisa (Daniel) Blaauw and Bill Stamm (late husband Nelson). Dear brother of Elizabeth (Bruce) Brown, Bob (Linda) Stamm, Nancy (late Ken) Milburn, Katherine (Ian) Sutherland, Mildred (Ron) Hie...

  • Picture of Maclyn Alan Kechnie
    Maclyn Alan Kechnie

    July 25, 1942 - September 13, 2023

    It is with great sadness his family announces the sudden, but peaceful passing of Maclyn Alan Kechnie at his home on September 13, 2023 at the age of 81. He will be remembered by his wife of 59 years, Doloris, his daughter, Lori Woodley (Ian), and his son David Kechnie (Ruth) and his grandchildren (Natasha and Benjamin Kechnie). Lovingly remembered by Patti Sisler (sister), Bill Sisler (brother-in...

  • Picture of Judith Anne Watson (nee Hamilton)
    Judith Anne Watson (nee Hamilton)

    November 8, 1940 - September 12, 2023

    Peacefully, Judy Watson passed away at Vision Nursing and Rest Home on Tuesday September 12, 2023. Judy will be deeply missed by her children Kimberly (Jacek Zorawski), Scott (Beth George-Watson) and Jennifer (Ian MacDonald). Loving "Nana" of Keegan, Ethan, Ashley (Ben), Logan and Macy. Great grandmother (“G.G.”) to Raelynn, Zealand, and step-G.G. to Conri. Step-grandmother of Anna and Eve. S...

  • Picture of Elizabeth “Gayle” Cornell
    Elizabeth “Gayle” Cornell

    June 10, 1941 - September 11, 2023

    Peacefully with her husband Rich and her three sons Mark, Bob (Penny), Bill (Jennifer) at her side on September 11th, 2023 at Meadowview Villa, Gayle Cornell passed away in her 83rd year. Born and raised in the Ottawa area, Gayle moved to Sarnia with her parents as a young girl. A SCITS graduate, Gayle went on to work as an Administrative Clerk at City Hall. After raising her three sons, she went ...

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