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  • Picture of Auke Zylstra
    Auke Zylstra

    January 16, 1951 - October 7, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Auke Zylstra passed away at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Denise Zylstra. Loving father of Tina (Rudy) Huisman, Connie Zylstra, and Lorraine (Ken) Colborne. Cherished Papa of grandsons Kyle (Britney) Huisman, Travis Huisman, and Zac Colborne. Loving brother of Betty (Peter) Verdun, Mickey (Larry) Turley, ...

  • Picture of Sheila Constance  Wakefield
    Sheila Constance Wakefield

    September 13, 1950 - October 6, 2025

    Sheila Wakefield (nee Brennan) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Beloved mother to Heather (Wayne) Blythe and Christopher. Loving Nana to Nolan and Logan. Sheila is survived by her brother Michael Brennan and her niece Sherri (Jeff) Roussell. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Patricia. Sheila will be missed by many close friends a...

  • Picture of Wendy Denise Priestley
    Wendy Denise Priestley

    January 4, 1959 - October 6, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Wendy Denise Priestley passed away at the age of 66. Predeceased by her beloved parents John and Kathleen Priestley and her brother Stephen Priesley. Loving sister of Collin and Victoria Priestly. Aunt of three nephews and one niece. Wendy worked for many years in the kitchens at New-Trish-In and Best Western....

  • Picture of Evelyn Lorraine Finn
    Evelyn Lorraine Finn

    January 21, 1930 - October 5, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Evelyn Lorraine Finn passed away at the age of 95. Beloved wife of late William Finn. Loving mother of Sue-Ellen, John, Penny, Tim, and Christine. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Mary, Beth, Jennette, Carolyn, Chloe, Leila, and Will. Treasured great-grandmother of 16. Predeceased by her granddaugh...

  • Picture of James Alexander (Jim) Jamieson
    James Alexander (Jim) Jamieson

    November 28, 1949 - October 4, 2025

    After a long battle with cancer, in the arms of his wife, James Alexander Jamieson (Jim) passed away on October 4, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospice at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Jacky for 31 years. Father of Drew (Ashley) and Brent (Tracy). Grandfather of Jett. Brother of Guy (Ann Marie) and Mark (Joanne). Uncle of many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law to Claire...

  • Picture of Genowefa
    Genowefa "Gina" Kaczorowski

    February 5, 1946 - October 3, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, October 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Genowefa “Gina” Kaczorowski passed away at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Peter Kaczorowski. Loving mother of Ted (Kerry) Zalewski and John Zalewski. Cherished grandmother of Christopher, Robert, Abigail, and Edward Zalewski. Treasured sister of Janina Koziol and aunt to many nieces and...

  • Picture of Tammy Diane Winn
    Tammy Diane Winn

    September 20, 1976 - October 2, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Tammy Diane Winn passed away at the age of 49. Beloved spouse of Ken Saunders. Loving mother of Jamie Winn. Cherished daughter of Bob (Cindy) Winn. Dear sister of Laura (Rob) Brown, Suzanne (Doug) Callahan, David (Tracey) Winn, and Derek (Terri) Winn. Loved by many nieces and nephews; Alisha, Katlyn, R...

  • Picture of Donna McCann
    Donna McCann

    January 8, 1932 - September 30, 2025

    It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our most treasured mother, Donna McCann at the age of 93. Surrounded by family, Mom joined our beloved father on September 30, 2025. Donna was born into the loving Jordan family of Kinkora, Ontario on January 8, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Francis Jordan and the late Mary Jordan. Donna adored her 4 brothers Cyril, Frank, Ken, ...

  • Picture of Marlene Brown
    Marlene Brown

    March 12, 1934 - September 29, 2025

    It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Marlene on Monday, September 29th, 2025 at Marshall Gowland Manor Nursing Home in Sarnia, Ontario at the age of 91 years old. Beloved wife of the late William I. Brown (2020). Loving mother to Deborah Gray, Melanie Perz (John), and daughter in law Carolyn Brown (nee Work). Cherished Grandma to Shawn Gray, Darryl Gray, Adam Gray (Erica)...

  • Picture of Norene Thompson
    Norene Thompson

    August 9, 1925 - September 29, 2025

    Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Vision Nursing Home, Norene Thompson passed away at the age of 100. Loving mother of Constance (Connie) Thompson-Sobot (Stephen Sobot). Dear sister of Dorothy Catt. Survived by several nieces. Predeceased by husband John Gordon Thompson and son Robert John Thompson; parents Joseph and Margaret Dalton, sister Norma Hughes, an...

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London Line Chapel
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London Line Chapel
1576 London Line, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7H2
BAO Licence #421

McKenzie Blundy Chapel
431 N. Christina Street, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5V8
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