Obituaries
Candy Lou Derby
Apr 8, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Candy Lou, aged 58, announce her passing on April 8th, 2023, at Bluewater Health, following a brief illness.
Dearly loved sister of Patricia Greene (and family), Rod Derby, Rick Graham, Victoria McKinlay (and family) and special friend Louise Audette.
Candy is predeceased by her parents Greta and Rod Derby, sisters Vivian...
Lilly Kozak
Apr 7, 2023
Peacefully at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia on Friday April 7, 2023, Lilly (Krause) Kozak passed away at the age of 99 years. Beloved wife of the late Nickolas Kozak (1994). Loving mother of Paul (Lorraine Perrot) Kozak, Victor (Elizabeth) Kozak and the late Anne Kroh. Cherished grandmother to Adrianne (Dave) Kraus, Brandon (Kellie) Kroh and Jennifer (Gary Farkas) Kozak. ...
Gloria Jean Wolfe
Apr 4, 2023
It is with broken hearts and sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Mom passed away at Bluewater Health on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the age of 79, after a valiant fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and most recently Ventricular Brain Cancer. Loving wife of the late Thomas Wolfe Sr. (2005)....
Grant Peter Swetlishnoff
Apr 4, 2023
Private cremation arrangements have taken place. A memorial gathering to honour the life of Grant will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Ltd. (102 Victoria Street, North, Sarnia, ON N7T 5W9). Memories, messages of condolence or photographs may be shared through www.djrobb.on.ca
Gloria Eileen McCormick
Mar 27, 2023
Peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Gloria (nee Saunders) McCormick passed away at the age of 98. Predeceased by husband J. Duncan McCormick (1985), son David (Deborah) McCormick (2018) and son-in-law Patrick Parrott (2005). Loving mother to Cathryn McCormick and Mark (Nancy) McCormick. Cherished grandmother to Matthew, Scott, Jennifer, Andrew and Rebekah. Several great-grandchildren. We will...
Kelly Robert Kerluke
Mar 27, 2023
We wish to announce the death of Kelly Robert Kerluke on March 24th, 2023. Kelly is survived by his daughter Rachel, his son Shayne, brother Garry Ross, nephews Garry Jr., Kyle and niece Brittany. He is also survived by his grandmother Dorothy Baily and mother Shirley (Bailey) Kerluke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 29th, 2023 at...
Gerard (Jerry) Lariviere
Mar 18, 2023
LARIVIERE, GERARD (JERRY)
April 12, 1956 – March 18, 2023
Peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care after a lengthy illness. Jerry is survived by his sisters Lise (Ward) Jackson, Noreen Will and her husband Gord Duggan and Down Marie Lavallee as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his parents Marie Pinel and Roger Lariviere.
As...
Allison Rowell
Mar 15, 2023
Born December 2, 1935 and peacefully leaving us on March 15, 2023 was the extraordinary person we knew and loved, M. Allison Rowell.
She liked to remind people that “you know I am a butcher’s daughter,” her family being known as farmers with her father having operated a grocery store on Mitton Street, where people came for miles around...
Marie Hibbard
Mar 11, 2023
Marie Hibbard
June 4, 1920 –March 11, 2023
Marie Hibbard passed away peacefully at Idlewyld Manor in Hamilton on March 11, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Aubrey, parents James Allen and Annie Scott, siblings Olive, Margaret, Stewart, Jack and Catherine, daughter in law Paula Hibbard, grandchildren Becky Hibbard and Bobby Hibbard.
Survived by her children Robert Hibbard (Beth), Dave...
Molly Jean Delacour
Mar 7, 2023
Molly Jean Delacour February 19, 1928 - March 7, 2023
Molly passed away peacefully at home with family, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughters Steffanie Delacour (the late Alex Loucks), Leslie Delacour (Brendan McConnell) and sisters Marlene Dally (the late Fred Dally) and Maureen Lowry (the late William), step-children Foster Stark, Lynne McGee, and...
Eugene Joseph Marton
Feb 27, 2023
Eugene passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 70. Predeceased by his parents Mary (1985) and Paul (2012), Brothers Paul (2018), and George (2006), Sister Elizabeth (1956) and brother-in-law John (2020). Eugene is survived by his sisters Helen and Mary, brother-in -law Fred, nieces Loretta, Jackie and Sabrina, nephews John-Paul, Doug and Tim. Also survived by...
Isobel Marie Niddrie
Feb 22, 2023
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Isobel (Izzy) Niddrie of Sarnia passed away February 22, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospice at the age of 58 years. She will be forever missed by her cousins Kirby MacKenzie, Janice (Kent) Berkley, Kenzie Berkley, Sheila Robinson and family. Predeceased by her parents Eldon Niddrie (1988), Phyllis Niddrie (1976), and her forever...
Margaret Jean Niles
Feb 17, 2023
Margaret Jean Niles passed away peacefully on February 17, 2023 at Sumac Lodge at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Niles (2012).
Jean was a caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who is survived by her 3 children Chris, Gail and Laurie Niles. Three grandchildren Heather Slager, Jessie Niles and Nathan Niles. Great grandchildren Noah...
Garry Lee McBean
Feb 13, 2023
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Garry Lee McBean announces his passing on, February 11. Born in June of 1937 in Sarnia to James and Janet McBean, Garry was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by brothers Bob and Don, Sisters Mary-Lou, Janet, and Carol-Anne. Garry married Frances Quinn the...
Nancy Anne Kerr
Feb 12, 2023
The Kerr family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Nancy Anne Kerr, age 76, on Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2023 after a three year fight against cancer. She was the loving wife of Robert "Bob" Kerr in their 57th year of marriage, dear mother of Pamela Kerr (Dennis McCaie) of Barnaby River, NB and Holly Kerr (Aziz Walji)...
Mary Emily "Helen" Sargent
Feb 8, 2023
Mary Emily “Helen” Sargent passed away peacefully February 8, 2023, surrounded by family, at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was born January 9, 1931 to the late Norman and Daisy Sparling, sibling to Nancy and late Janey, Norma, and Robert. She was the loving wife of Norman Sargent (d. 2018) and the dear mother of Rick (Virginia) and Cindy (Bill), and...
Norien Yvonne Plain
Feb 2, 2023
PLAIN, Norien Yvonne – November 2nd 1955–February 2nd 2023. At her home on Aamjiwnaang First Nation, Norien (Neen) Plain passed away peacefully and reunited with her beloved Heavenly Father and her precious predeceased family. She is survived by her lifelong partner Robert Lynn Nahmabin and loving children Gerald Nicholas Plain Jr., Dorothy Gilbert, Christina Large, Connie Rogers and Belinda Rogers....
James Ernest Hoey
Feb 1, 2023
The family of Ernie Hoey sadly announces his passing on February 1 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, Ontario.
Ernie was born in Brandon, Manitoba to James and Edith (Swalwell) Hoey on August 15, 1932. He and his sister, Louise, were raised on the family farm near Brandon, Manitoba.
As a young man, Ernie moved to Sarnia, Ontario where he worked in...
Beatrice "Betty" Janet Rigby
Jan 31, 2023
Beatrice Janet “Betty” Rigby (nee Brims) – Surrounded by her family, Betty passed away on January 31, 2023 at Vision Nursing Home, Sarnia, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of Fred (2019) for 71 years. Loving mother to sons Brian (Robin), Bruce (Terry) and David (June). Adored grandmother of Mattie (Randy), Warren (Brittany), Carolyn and Sean. Dear sister of...
John "Jack" Lea
Jan 27, 2023
The family is saddened to announce Jack’s passing on Friday, January 27, 2023, at the age of 87. Loving husband of Gail (nee Charman) for 60 years and much-loved father of Tim (Brenda). Dear grandfather of Tim Jr. (Kate) and Taylor (Nick), and great-grandfather to Isabelle and Jackson and beloved brother of Mona Jean Beebe.
Jack “Bo” will be fondly...