Obituaries
Paul Douglas Brooks
Mar 22, 2021
The family of PAUL DOUGLAS BROOKS announces with great sorrow his peaceful passing in his home on March 22, 2021 at the age of 60. Paul is predeceased by both of his parents Cecil Brooks and Patricia (Orval) Demeray, his older brothers Cecil (Jim) Brooks (Alice) and Don Brooks (Karen), as well as his nephew Justin Brooks. Paul was a...

Kimberley Anne Joleun
Mar 19, 2021
At Bluewater Health on Friday March 19, 2021 KIMBERLEY ANNE JOLEUN passed away at the age of 60 yrs. Sister of Paul, Russell and John Wayne Joleun. Aunt to Lance and Terrence James. Dear friend to Joanne Clendenning, Paul Wade and Rick Teirney. Private cremation arrangements have taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Ontario Heart and...
Robert Sanford Ployart
Mar 16, 2021
It is with heart-breaking sadness that the family announces the unexpected passing of Robert Sanford Ployart on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Bluewater Health, with his loving wife by his side.
If love could have saved him, he would have lived forever.
Born in Stratford, Ontario, Bob moved to Sarnia to work for Dow Chemical, retiring after dedicating 37 years;...

Mary Elizabeth Jane Power
Mar 15, 2021
At her residence on Monday March 15, 2021 MARY ELIZABETH JANE POWER passed away at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Charles Power (1992). Loving mother of Dawn (Bob Greening) Power and Mark Power. Cherished grandmother of Kyle Edward Greening and Jeff Power. Dear friend of Sharon Hancock-Whitehead and Becki Codling-Hurst. Predeceased by all her...
Gordon Charles Wilson
Mar 13, 2021
WILSON, CHARLES - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Gordon Charles (Bud) Wilson, age 81 of Point Edward at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Bud was predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Joan (Harrison) Wilson (2018) and will be missed by his children Steven Wilson (Kelly), David...
Richard Brock Wellington
Mar 11, 2021
It is with grieving hearts we announce the passing of Richard Brock Wellington, surrounded by his family at Bluewater Health Sarnia. Born in Barranca Bermeja, Colombia, Rick was the sixth child of the late Fred Wellington and Bertha (Lewis) Wellington, both of Corunna. His father, Fred, began his career in the oil business at Imperial Oil and was transferred to...
Pauline Adrienne Strickland
Mar 1, 2021
Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home with family by her side, Pauline Adrienne Mildred (Davies) Strickland passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in her 91st. year. Beloved wife of John Strickland. Will be greatly missed by her daughter’s Shirley Horvath (Vic) of Sarnia and Audrey Sandrin (Doug) of Ayr. Treasured Nana of J.J. Conquergood (Sandy) of Corunna and Stacey (Matt)...

Thomas Raymond Bouskill
Feb 22, 2021
On February 22, 2021, Thomas peacefully passed at Bluewater Health Palliative Care in his 80th year. He passed away as result of complications from Parkinson’s, Pulmonary Fibrosis & heart issues. The beloved husband and best friend of Suzanne Bouskill (nee Reid). He is survived by his sister Marilyn Storey, nephew David Gawne (Laura), nieces Terri-Lyn Storey & Kristy Storey (Todd)....
Michael John Smythe
Feb 21, 2021
Sadly, on Sunday February 21, 2021 our Mike, peacefully and with family at his side, passed away at the age of 41.
He was the proud father of Quinn, Raeanna, James and Leland, Loving son of the late John Smythe - Herb Chappelle Sr. Survived by his mother Yvonne Chappelle. Brother to Joe (Nicole) Smythe, Cory (Danielle) Chappelle, Dylan, Hollie...

Lawrence "Chico" Mark Portiss
Feb 20, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence “Chico” Portiss, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at the age 59. Chico will be missed by his siblings; Mike, Doug, Marlene and Suzzanne. Predeceased by his parents James and Gertrude Portiss. Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Chico’s wishes there will be no...
Brian Ward
Feb 16, 2021
WARD, Brian In his 87th year and after a life well-lived, Brian Ward passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, Ontario. He is now back in the arms of his loving wife Sylvia (1990). Brian leaves behind his devoted daughter Jacqueline and her husband, Brian’s “son” and best buddy, James, who will miss him profoundly. Dear brother...
Mary-Anne Chalmers
Feb 12, 2021
Mary-Anne Chalmers was born on April 24th, 1945 in Sarnia, Ontario. Mary-Anne relocated to Toledo, Ohio in 1960, where she completed her Secondary schooling and her Business College education. She lived and worked in Toledo until the early 1980’s at which time, she moved to Ontario residing most of her remaining life in downtown Toronto. Sadly, Mary-Anne passed away on February...
Douglas Charles Cross
Feb 2, 2021
Surrounded by his loved ones, DOUGLAS CHARLES CROSS passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Helen (Lapratte) (Bianchi) Cross for 16 years. Cherished son of Marion Cross and brother of Wesley Cross. Loving father of Karla Bianchi (Jay Lovell) and his grandson Maxwell. Predeceased by his father Bruce...

Patricia Carol Ann Phipps
Jan 28, 2021
It is with great sadness we say goodbye to a great friend and wife PATRICIA CAROL ANN (nee VERNON) PHIPPS who passed away at Bluewater Health on Thursday January 28, 2021.
Pat was a registered nurse who trained at Sarnia General Hospital and then took a job with Polysar where she worked until she retired.
Pat leaves behind her loving...
Judith Lynn Brock
Jan 25, 2021
BROCK, JUDY LYNN (Tough) - age 66, passed away at Bluewater Health on January 25, 2021. Predeceased by her parents Gordon Tough (1983) and Marjorie Tough (1993), brother Larry Tough (2015). Survived by her daughter Connie MacLeod (Bob MacLeod) and partner Randy Hill. Judy leaves behind her siblings Carol Cooper (Bob), Nancy Chapman (Randy) and Paula Eves (Dennis Guindon). She...
Melissa Dawn Ramsay
Jan 22, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of MELISSA DAWN RAMSAY at Bluewater Health on Friday January 22, 2021 at the age of 37 yrs. Beloved daughter of Tracy Ramsay and the late Camille Williams. Mother of Shkihia, Trinity, Kristian, Terrance and Reign. Sister of Brennan, Joshua, Mathew, Gregory, Chevy, Darcy, Lee Dion and the late Dylan. ...
Donald John Font
Jan 19, 2021
FONT, DONALD -After a very short illness with his children at his side, Don passed away on January 19, 2021 at Bluewater Health. Born in Strathroy April 16, 1955 he lived most of his life in Sarnia. Don was predeceased by his soul mate Mary Jane (MacDonald) in 2015 and was the loving father of Jennifer (Mike) Brown, and...