Obituaries

Mark "Varmit" Nickels

Mark "Varmit" Nickels

Jan 17, 2022

The family sadly announces the sudden passing of Mark “Varmit” Nickels, (1952 - 2022) age 69 of Sarnia at Bluewater Health on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was the loving husband of Mary Lou (Pyette) Nickels, dear father of Shayne Nickels (Gloria), Ian Nickels (Laura), Deanna Hardy (Jonathon), grandfather of Barclay, Jazmin, Nicole, Brooke and great-grandfather of Amelia, brother of...

Douglas Reginald Waller

Douglas Reginald Waller

Jan 15, 2022

WALLER, Douglas Reginald – Born January 3, 1940 in Sarnia, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Donna Gaye (Cummings) Waller (February 7, 2013).

Proud father of Cindy (Tom) Mervich, Scott Waller, Shelley Waller and Anne (Scott) Blunt. Loving grandfather of Brad Mervich, Krystal and Jake Waller. Dear brother...

Shannon Eileen Bermingham

Shannon Eileen Bermingham

Jan 12, 2022

It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Shannon Eileen Bermingham (Allen), age 51 of Sarnia. Shannon passed away peacefully with her family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Wednesday, January 12th, 2022.

Left behind to mourn her loss are her daughters Amanda (Curtis) and Brooke (Jacob) Bermingham, her siblings Becky (Jerry) Rinaldi, Michael (Darcy)...

John Franklin McRae

John Franklin McRae

Jan 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Franklin McRae; devoted husband, loving father, loyal friend and beloved uncle.

John passed surrounded by his wife Diane, daughters Ang (Derek), Amanda (Sean), brother Mike (Sandi), niece Erin (James), and great nephew Jack on Wednesday, January 12th after a hard fought battle with cancer. John was born on...

Geraldine Elizabeth Schalkwyk

Geraldine Elizabeth Schalkwyk

Jan 11, 2022

On January 11, 2022 Geraldine “Geri” Elizabeth Rita (McFarland) Schalkwyk of Sarnia passed away at Bluewater Health. She is the dear mother of Sherry Altenhof of Moose Jaw, SK, Michael Crawford (Cindy) of Melbourne, Australia, grandmother of Nik and Michael, former spouse of Ben Schalkwyk, stepmother of Ingrid and Mark, sister of Marilyn Jansen, Charles McFarland (Pam), Joyce McFarland, Carol...

Catharine May Brain

Catharine May Brain

Jan 10, 2022

It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Catharine May (Burgess) Brain, age 94 of Point Edward. She was the dear wife of the late Norman “Fred” Brain and loving mother of Catharine Bouchard, Patricia Brain, Karen Saar, Anne-Marie Adamek (Bernie), grandmother of Kelly Bouchard (Taylor), Lindsay Bouchard, Katlyn Saar, Shaelyn Adamek, Corinne Kershaw (Doug), Karl Adamek,...

Armine Yola Dennie

Armine Yola Dennie

Jan 10, 2022

Mrs. Armine Dennie, daughter of the late Constante and Midrease Sfreddo, was born August 6, 1936 in Dryden, Ontario. Armine attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Elementary School and Dryden High School. She completed her nursing training at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, graduating in 1957. She was a member of the St. Boniface Nursing Alumni. Armine was united in Holy...

Rev. Douglas Athol Greenough

Rev. Douglas Athol Greenough

Jan 8, 2022

GREENOUGH, REV. DOUGLAS - Rev Douglas Athol Greenough passed away peacefully on January 8th with family by his side at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, Ontario.Doug was born on September 6th, 1925 at Seven Persons, Alberta. He graduated from St. Stephen’s College and the University of Alberta with a Bachelors of Arts degree and a Master’s degree of Divinity. Doug...

Robert "Robbie" Moore

Robert "Robbie" Moore

Jan 7, 2022

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family it is with tremendous sadness that the family announces the passing of Robert “Robbie” Moore, age 67 of Sarnia on Friday, January 7th, 2022.

He was the loving companion, best friend and husband of Cheryl Kohut and proud and most loving father of Erin Kameka (James) and Wesley Moore (Leah), and devoted step father...

Beverly Ann Bowman

Beverly Ann Bowman

Jan 6, 2022

It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Beverly Ann Bowman at St. Joseph’s Hospice at the age of 64 on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Born in Sarnia, Beverly was the daughter of the late Bruce and Grace Bowman and sister of David. She was the dear niece of Marie Findlay of Sarnia. She will be missed by...

Carol Helen Miller

Carol Helen Miller

Jan 4, 2022

Peacefully at her home on Tuesday January 4, 2022 CAROL HELEN (WALKER) MILLER passed away at the age of 79 years. Beloved mother of Dana (Terri) Miller, Colette Vallieres, Norman (Sharon) Vallieres, Joseph Vallieres and Jennifer (Len) Plain. Loving grandmother of many grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Herb and Arnold Walker. Cremation has taken place and...

Donald Yvon Vaillancourt

Donald Yvon Vaillancourt

Jan 2, 2022

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of DON VAILLANCOURT on January 2, 2022 after a brief illness. Don leaves his wife of 49 years Liz, and children Chris (Tammy), Cory (Julie), Caleigh (Mitch), Craig (Ashley) and Brad (Candice). Don also leaves behind his 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also along siblings Gisele (Rik), Yvon (Vicky), Mike...

Roderick Evan Brown, Q.C.

Roderick Evan Brown, Q.C.

Dec 31, 2021

RODERICK EVAN BROWN, Q.C.

Sarnia lawyer and community leader, Roderick Evan Brown, passed peacefully on December 31, 2021, in Palliative Care, Bluewater Health. He was pre-deceased by parents Roy Alexander Brown and (Lillian) Marcella (Robinson) Brown; chosen son, Dean Paul Anderson and dear niece, Christina Brown. Rod is survived by: his treasured sons, Roderick Alexander Brown (Sarnia/Toronto) and Justin Robinson Brown...

Mary Lee Doyle

Mary Lee Doyle

Dec 28, 2021

Mary Lee Doyle (née Button) died peacefully at home in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada on December 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 21, 1941, in Wellington, New Zealand, Lee began her career as a presenter at 2ZB and Radio New Zealand, two of the country’s leading radio stations. When she wasn’t interviewing lion tamers or narrating fishing disputes,...

Bruce Wayne Sparks

Bruce Wayne Sparks

Dec 25, 2021

It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Bruce Wayne Sparks, age 67 of Sarnia on December 25, 2021 at Vision Nursing Home. Those that are left to mourn his loss are brothers Steven Sparks (Joan), Tim Sparks (Brenda), Peter Sparks (Joan) and his sister Linda Burdett. Many nieces and nephews also survive. He was predeceased by his...

Donald  "Joe" Tomlinson

Donald "Joe" Tomlinson

Dec 23, 2021

It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Donald “Joe” Clarence Tomlinson, age 80 of Sarnia at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021. He was the extremely proud father of Scott (Leanne) of Sarnia, Kelly (Rob) of Airdrie, Alberta and brother of Faith Archer. Don was a longtime member of the Carpenters Union, Local #1256....

Deborah Lynn Greer

Deborah Lynn Greer

Dec 21, 2021

Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Tuesday December 21, 2021 DEBORAH LYNN (THORNER) GREER passed away at the age of 69 years. Loving wife of Jamie Greer and cherished mother of Cheri (Paul) Blunt and Jennifer (Pete) Speelman. Beloved grandmother to Cassidy and Kyleigh Blunt, Jordan, Alexcia (Lexi) and Jaidyn Speelman. Dear sister of Bradley (Judy)Thorner. She is survived by her...

Geneva Ione Kirk

Geneva Ione Kirk

Dec 18, 2021

It is with sadness the family announces the peaceful passing of Geneva Ione Kirk (German), age 93 on December 18, 2021 at Fiddicks Nursing Home, Petrolia. Loving wife of the late Bill Kirk (1990) and mother of Kathy Dowsett (Burt) and Carolyn Therriault. Grandmother of Heather Dowsett and Julie Dowsett (Andy) and great grandmother of Luka. Predeceased by her parents,...

Thomas "Copey" Cope

Thomas "Copey" Cope

Dec 17, 2021

In loving memory of Tom "Copey" Cope; 1964 - 2021 - It is with great sadness in our hearts that we must announce the passing of Tom Cope. Having left this world peacefully in his sleep in the early morning hours of December 17, 2021,. Tom was preceded in death by his father Wayne and mother Marilyn and his younger...

Robert "Bob" Hall

Robert "Bob" Hall

Dec 16, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bob” Hall announces his sudden passing. He is survived by his son Eric, his sister Wendy Tremmel (George) and brother David Hall along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bob was born and raised in Dunnville, Ontario. He left home at the age of seventeen to join the...

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