Obituaries
Olga Gogas
Jun 8, 2021
With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of Olga Gogas (née Simeonakis), aged 85, on June 8, 2021, peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home. Survived by George, her beloved husband of 64 years, sister Mara (Angel), sister-in-law Leka, adoring children Nic (Trish), Jim (Susie) and Helen (Paul), cherished grandchildren Gabrielle (Leo), Andrea (Jason) and Olivia, great-granddaughter Evie and numerous...
Glen (Desmond) Smith
Jun 7, 2021
SMITH, GLEN (Desmond) - After a courageous and valiant fight with cancer, Glen Smith passed away peacefully at his home with his dear friends and family on Monday June 7th, 2021 at the age of 64. Left to mourn his passing are his dear wife of 34 years; Sandra Smith (Gladdy), his son Sean, daughter Allyx, son-in-law Jean-Marc Lavallee and...
Madeline Laura Marie Haldenby
Jun 3, 2021
MADELINE LAURA MARIE HALDENBY (NEE BRECKLES): A LIFE WELL LIVED.
With saddened hearts we say goodbye to Mom, Grandma (Grandmama), G.G., and Great-Great Grandma. Born on September 23, 1920 in Toronto, Ontario, our centenarian mother flew away June 3rd, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. Madeline had the voice of an angel and could be heard singing on the radio waves in...
Norma Eveline Grant
Jun 1, 2021
It is with sadness the family of Norma Eveline Grant, nee LaFond, announce her peaceful passing on June 1, 2021 at Afton Park Place in her 95th year. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald (2009) and loving mother of the late Roy (2011). She is survived by her son Ross Grant (Kim) of Sarnia and her daughter Ruth Hummel (Dale) of...

Eleazar Ramirez
Jun 1, 2021
It is with sadden hearts that we announce that Eleazar Ramirez, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the age of 56. Private cremation arrangements have taken place.
Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 102 N. Victoria St., Sarnia, ON, N7T 5W9. Memories, photos or messages of condolence may be shared at www.djrobb.on.ca ...
Susan Elizabeth Rausa
Jun 1, 2021
SUSAN RAUSA, age 70
It is with sadness that the family of Susan Rausa (nee Hunsperger) announce her passing on June 1, 2021 after a brief illness in Sarnia, Ontario.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years Rick and her children Dave (Natalie) Rausa and Carrie (Scott) Maure. Sue will also be fondly remembered as “Gramma”...
William Michell Pruliere
May 31, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of William Michell Pruliere announces his passing after a brave battle with Pancreatic Cancer, on Monday, May 31, 2021, at the age of 89 years, with his loving wife Jacqueline by his side. Bill was hired by the Polymer Research Department & Polysar Divisions and retired from Nova Corporation. He enjoyed all...
Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth Ann McCrae
May 23, 2021
Sarah (Sally) Elizabeth Ann McCrae passed away in her 89th year. Sally or Sal as she is known to friends & family. Sal will be missed by her nieces and nephews. Jilly (Jill) Best, Marcie Gruszecki, Lorrie Harper, Michael Hayes, Scott McCrae, Jim McCrae and many great nieces and nephews. Sally had a long career in the library at Western...

Donald Bruce Young
May 17, 2021
Donald Bruce Young
Bruce Young, 85, of Sarnia, passed away unexpectedly at Bluewater Health on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Bruce was predeceased by his parents Harold and Myrtle and his four brothers, Bob, Hank, Pic and Harold.
Bruce lived his life in Sarnia and worked as a millwright for many years. He was loved and will be deeply remembered always...
William George Wighton
May 16, 2021
William George Wighton:
At Vision Nursing Home, on May 16, 2021, William George Wighton peacefully passed away in his 95th year.Dad was born on December 25, 1926. As a young boy he raised chickens and rabbits to help support his family. At age 16 he began a fill-time career at Imperial Oil, proudly working for this “great company” for 40...
Donald Keith Vincent
May 16, 2021
Donald Keith Vincent
Donald Keith Vincent age 74, passed on May 16, 2021 at Blue water Hospital, from complications with Covid-19. Keith was born in Toronto Ontario, and is predeceased by his parents, and older brother James Vincent. Keith lived his elementary years in Toronto, and moved to Guelph Ontario when his dad was transferred to a new General...
Marion Isabel Sharpe
May 16, 2021
Marion Sharpe
SHARPE, Marion Isabel, August 12, 1930 – May 16, 2021. A Creative and Caring Soul. Passed away peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor in her 91st year with her family at her side.
Marion was born in Portneuf, Quebec to parents Mary (nee Adcock) and George Ableson. Marion is predeceased by her parents and siblings: Evelyn (Walter) Mueller,...
Diane Forsythe
May 13, 2021
On May 13, 2021 at Bluewater Health, Diane (nee Ross) Forsythe passed away at the age of 84. After an 8-year battle with dementia, Diane died peacefully in the early morning with her loving husband and family by her side. Diane was born on March 24, 1937 in Sarnia to Isabel (nee McCarty) Mathieson and Jack Ross. They had four...
Kathleen Sarah Knight
May 11, 2021
With tremendous sadness, we share the passing of Kathleen Sarah Knight on May 11, 2021, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Kathleen was born to Dorothy (nee Morgan) and Anthony (Tony) Vrooman on January 22, 1943, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kathleen and her family moved to the Port Albert area when she was a young child. As a teenager, her family moved...
Derrick Michael Sharpe
May 8, 2021
SHARPE, Derek (Derrick) Michael, April 9, 1929 – May 8, 2021
A life well lived
Derrick passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health with his family by his side. He was born in Parry Sound, Ontario to parents Anne (nee McNiven) and Douglas Sharpe and is survived by his loving wife Marion (nee Ableson) of 67 years. Much loved father to...
Michael David Simmons
May 7, 2021
SIMMONS, MICHAEL DAVID
With heavy and saddened hearts, the family of Michael Simmons announces his sudden passing on May 7th, 2021. Mike was born in Sarnia on August 26th, 1969. Michael was pre-deceased by his father Nick (2014). He is survived by his loving son Jerian (Oshawa), his Mother Eleanor, Brother Dean and Sister-in-Law Dee and family (Sarnia), Uncle Clarke and...

Inga Kleuskens
May 3, 2021
Peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021 at Bluewater Health, Inga (Feiler) Kleuskens passed away. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Renier Klueskens (2009). Dear sister in – law of Keith (Jane) Peck of Sarnia, Bill & Wilhelmina Grove of Pt. Huron, Diane Kleuskens and the late Rene. Will be missed by her nieces and nephews; Tim Peck (Frieda), Matthew Peck,...
Marie Louise Francoeur
Apr 30, 2021
Peacefully at her residence on Friday April 30, 2021 MARIE LOUISE FRANCOEUR passed away at the age of 77 years. Sister of Lisa & Mario Gonzalez and Al & Pauline Francoeur. Louise is survived by her special friend Willie Machendagoos and his family, several nieces and nephews and many friends. Predeceases by her dad Francis (1995) her mum Betty (1972),...