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  • Picture of Michael Allan Fyfe
    Michael Allan Fyfe

    June 14, 1953 - April 22, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Vision Nursing Home, Michael Allan Fyfe went to be with Jesus at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Dorothy Fyfe. Loving father of Craig Fyfe (Carolynne) and Kristin Boucher (Matt), and step-father of Robert Schmalz (Nicole), Stephanie Bridgman (Derek), and Julianne Jefferson (Emil Sabo). Cherished grandfather of Trinity, Aiden,...

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    Joseph "Joe" William McGrail

    September 18, 1945 - April 22, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on April 22, 2024, at Home, Joseph “Joe” William McGrail passed away at the age of 78. Cherished husband and best friend of Lois (Wilkins) McGrail for 53 ½ years. Devoted and loving father to Mike and Karen McGrail, Steve and Lisa McGrail, Jolene and Jordan McCallum, and Matt and Erika McGrail. Treasured “Papa” to Megan (Josh), Kevin (Fiona) and Ty...

  • Picture of Carol Fera
    Carol Fera

    December 3, 1935 - April 22, 2024

    Carol passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Trillium Villa in Sarnia, Ontario. Predeceased by her husband, partner, and friend John and son Len. Survived and loved by her daughter Theresa, son-in-law Steve and daughter-in-law Leanne; grandchildren Robyn (Landon), Melissa (Gradey), Maddie, Maegan, Leni, and Charlie; great-grandchildren Wes, Theo, and Wilder. Born into the Barron Famil...

  • Picture of Roseann Beverly Thompson
    Roseann Beverly Thompson

    January 23, 1936 - April 21, 2024

    Peacefully, at the age of 88, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital, Roseann Beverly Thompson went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and was reunited with her beloved husband Ronald James Thompson. Roseann is the daughter of the late Clifford and Jennie Hillis and sister of the late Jeanette Sayers and Peter Hillis. Loving m...

  • Picture of Joe Cabral
    Joe Cabral

    January 19, 1960 - April 21, 2024

    Peacefully, in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, April 21, 2024, Joe Cabral passed away at the age of 64. Dear husband of Maria Elizabeth for 40 years. Proud and loving father to Stephanie and cherished grandfather of Adriana. Survived by his mother Maria Cabral, his sister Virginia Sinaguglia and the late Pat, her family Michael, Victoria, Elizabeth, Tyler, and Brooks. Fondly remembere...

  • Picture of Paul Francis Gillis
    Paul Francis Gillis

    January 13, 1966 - April 20, 2024

    On Saturday, April 20, 2024, of Sarnia, Paul Francis Gillis passed away at the age of 58. Loving father of Robyn Leystra (Christopher), Avery Gillis (Jacob), and Amelia Fraser (Kyle). Proud grandfather of Aiden, Evan, Cole, Lyla, Ryerson, Christopher, Sophia, and Jack. Predeceased by his parents, Michael Francis Gillis, Paula LaRose Lambert, and James Lorne Lambert. Former husband and long-time fr...

  • Picture of Richard Joseph Bouffard
    Richard Joseph Bouffard

    September 18, 1941 - April 20, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Bluewater Health, Richard Joseph Bouffard passed away at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Ann of 62 years. Loving father of Maryann Sloan. Dear brother of Elizabeth Bouffard, Paul Bouffard, Raymond Bouffard and Nicole Oettershagen. Predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Jeanette, and siblings Carl Bouffard, Danielle Roy,...

  • Picture of James Wallace Sedgeworth
    James Wallace Sedgeworth

    May 10, 1939 - April 20, 2024

    Peacefully, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, James Wallace Sedgeworth passed away at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Sharon Sedgeworth (nee Nordell). Loving father of Pamela Sedgeworth (Blain Britton), Catherine (Harvey) Garraway and Neil Sedgeworth; and Sharon’s sons Scott (Kelsey) McCord and Brad McCord. Cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5, and Sha...

  • Picture of David Douglas Laird
    David Douglas Laird

    March 3, 1953 - April 19, 2024

    It is with great sadness, the family announces the passing of David Douglas Laird after a battle with congestive heart failure. Beloved Husband of Monica (nee Murphy) for 44 years. Loving son of Doug, the late Violet (2004) Laird and Step mother Yvonne (2021). Cherished Father of Doug (Heather), Ben, Danielle (Jared). Treasured grandfather to Sully and Penny Laird, Emily Laird, Rhett and Vera Joh...

  • Picture of Gary Bruce MacKinlay
    Gary Bruce MacKinlay

    January 5, 1943 - April 19, 2024

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Gary Bruce MacKinlay passed away at the age of 81 after a year-long battle with cancer. Left to remember him include his wife of 50 years, Charmaine (nee Ohler), sons Ryan (Jaclyn) and Jamie (Jacqueline), grandchildren Rowan, Allison, and Noah, brothers-in-law Eugene (Susan) and Felix, sister-in-law...

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