Obituaries
Colleen Marie Cardin
Aug 15, 2020
CARDIN, COLLEEN - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Colleen Marie (Underwood)(Vallinga) Cardin, age 77 of Sarnia at Vision Nursing Home with her family by her side on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was predeceased by her loving partner Gilbert Guillmette of Chapleau, loving mother of Kathleen Vallinga Lamb, Albert Vallinga, Elizabeth McManus (Vince) and...
Wayne Edward Passingham
Jul 29, 2020
PASSINGHAM, WAYNE - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Wayne Edward Passingham, age 67 of Sarnia on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Bluewater Health surrounded by his loved ones. Left behind to mourn his loss will be his dear mother Beatrice “Bea” Passingham, his loving children Sheena Passingham-Johnston (Shane) and Jameson Passingham (Amber), grandchildren...
Cecile Marie McGillivray
Jul 25, 2020
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, July 25, 2020, Cecile McGillivray (Lariviere), age 87 passed away, after a valiant and courageous fight with cancer. Loving mother of Roger and his wife Valerie Lariviere of Sturgeon Falls, Ron Lariviere of Cobden. Predeceased by husbands Patrick Lariviere, John Scripnick the love of her life and Charlie McGillivray, her parents Ovila...
Raymond Dale St. Marie
Jul 20, 2020
Raymond St.Marie, age 76 of Courtright, Ontario, passed away peacefully July 20, 2020 with family by his side. He was born to Annamay and Wilfred St. Marie in North Battleford, SK. Ray loved life’s simple pleasures, spending time with his family, mid-afternoon board games, watching the ships on the St Clair River, woodworking in his shop and spending time during...
Mary Ann Oake
Jul 14, 2020
It is with sadness that, after a short sudden illness we say farewell to our mother (MARY) ANN OAKE. She passed away at Bluewater Health on Monday July 13, 2020 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Max Oake (1986). She was born in Flowers Cove, Newfoundland. Her family moved to Corner Brook and then on to Montreal,...
Berton Howard Giffels
Jul 13, 2020
GIFFELS, BERTON - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Berton Howard Giffels, age 87 of Sarnia on Monday, July 13, 2020, peacefully surrounded by his family at St. Joseph’s Hospice. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Agnes ‘Honey’, his two daughters Carol Ann Dillon (Tim Dillon) and Darlene Giffels (Perry Jeffery),...
Buelah Beatrice Ferguson
Jul 13, 2020
FERGUSON, BUELAH - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Buelah Beatrice (Shephard) Ferguson at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Monday, July 13, 2020 at the age of 106 years. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Ferguson (1977) and dear mother of Sharon Woolman and is also survived by 7 grandchildren and...

Cecile Hunt
Jul 8, 2020
Peacefully with her children by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Wednesday July 8, 2020 CECILE (BUSCHOLL) HUNT passed away at the age of 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Cy Hunt (1995). Loving mother of Cathy Mathers (Dennis) and Bob Hunt (Susie). Cherished grandmother to Jennifer (Kirsti) Mathers McHenry, Cindy (Tom) Orr, Chris (Elle) Mathers, Elizabeth (Lance)...
Jean - Marie (John) Marcel Davidson
Jul 6, 2020
It is with great sadness the family of Jean Marie (John) Davidson announce his passing on July 6, 2020 at the age of 69. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years Mary. Daughter Sabrina (Tim) Wilson and granddaughter Tirzah. John will also be remembered by his sister and brothers in-law and several nieces and nephews. John...
Roger Robert Alary
Jun 27, 2020
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Saturday June 27, 2020 ROGER ROBERT ALARY passed away at the age of 83 yrs. Married to the love of his life Joan Alary for 62 years. Loving father to the late Robert. Survived by sons Timothy and his wife Sandra,Joseph and daughter Joanne Baird and her husband Patrick. Cherished grandfather of Jayk, Kristen (Paul),...
Pirkko Purontaka
Jun 25, 2020
Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home on Thursday June 25, 2020 PIRKKO PURONTAKA passed away at the age of 93 yrs. Beloved wife of the late Vilho Purontaka. Sister of Outi Lohi and loving godmother of Sirkka, sister-in-law of Maire Lohi, Kerttu Purontaka and the late Liisa Kultanen all in Finland. Sister-in-law of the late Aino Viitasalo, aunt of Brenda Viitasalo and...
Benjamin Robert "Bob" Hillman
Jun 22, 2020
HILLMAN, BENJAMIN ROBERT - Bob has passed peacefully on Monday, June 22nd, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He is survived by his son Rex of Sarnia, a nephew Jamie and wife Paula of Sarnia, and niece Paula Dumart of Leominster. MA, his brother Alfred and his wife Evelyn of Windsor. The Windsor family includes many nephews and nieces. Bob is predeceased...
Gordon Roy Scott
Jun 20, 2020
GORDON R. SCOTT
“…love knows not it’s own depth until the hour of separation”
“Gone to be home with his maker”, Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor Nursing Home on Saturday, June 20, 2020, Gordon Roy Scott, age 89 of Sarnia passed away peacefully. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Jean (Lumley) Scott (2006). Dear father of Linda McCaffery and her...
Douglas Keith Doran
Jun 15, 2020
DORAN, DOUGLAS - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Douglas Keith Doran, age 84 of Sarnia on Monday, June 15, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. He was the loving husband of the late Rosellen (Stocker) Doran (2014) and dear father of Wenda Burr (Tom), Cynthia Crowell, Deborah Doran, Richard Doran (Carol), Brian Doran (Sarah)...
Paul George Chivers
Jun 11, 2020
CHIVERS, PAUL – Respectfully the family is announcing the passing of Paul George Chivers of Sarnia on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He was a #1 Detroit Fan and on the team today is his wife Linda and his children Paula Hall, Kevin and Mandy Lester, his grandchildren Austin, Tylar and Braxtyn (MVP), Team Players Wayne and Mary...
Thomas Beeson Hodgins
Jun 10, 2020
HODGINS, THOMAS - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Thomas Beeson Hodgins, age 89 of Sarnia on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Bluewater Health. He was the loving husband of Mary Lou (Rawlings) Hodgins, dear father of David Hodgins and his wife Janette, Cathy Bayly and her husband Kevin, grandfather of Rebecca and Sarah...
Judy Louise Rankin
Jun 10, 2020
Rankin, Judith Louise – Tragically on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Judy Rankin passed away at the age of 63. Loving daughter of the late Harvey Druiett (2010) and Edith Druiett (2016) and her brother John Lee McFadden (2006). Dear sister of Joanne LaPratte (Marcel). Will be greatly missed by her nephews Donny Nesbit Jr. (Kendra) and Darren Nesbit. Great Aunt...
Audrey Ann Burwell
Jun 9, 2020
BURWELL, AUDREY ANN (TURNBULL) – Peacefully and quietly on June 9th, 2020 with her family holding her hands Audrey passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was the cherished wife of Dave for 49 years, Mom to Lori Michelle and husband Dave Gault and Grandma to her pride and joy Hannah. She was predeceased by her parents William (Neil) and...
Hilda Iris Cora Klages
Jun 9, 2020
KLAGES, HILDA IRIS CORA
Hilda Klages of Sarnia passed away on June 9, 2020 in her 99th year at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was born in Sullivan Township on July 3, 1921 to the late Ida E. Klages. Hilda was in business in Sarnia for many years with Hilda’s Flowers on Front St. and Hilda’s Gallery on Christina St. She...