Obituaries
Jessica Hayward
Nov 9, 2019
HAYWARD, JESSICA - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jessica Chelsea-Leigh Corrine Jasmine Hayward, born September 16, 1994. Jessica leaves behind three children Alphonse, Audrey, and Sabastian, her parents Sherri Hayward and Michael O'Hara, sisters Natasha, Jauna, and Aurora and her brother Ryan. Jessica will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, extended family...
Marjorie Doreen Paisley
Nov 7, 2019
At her residence on Thursday November 7, 2019 MARJORIE DOREEN (LETHBRIDGE) PAISLEY passed away at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late James Ward Paisley. Loving mother of Ann Wilkinson and her husband Scott of London, Robert Paisley and his wife Gayle of Sarnia and Thomas Paisley and his wife Sandra of Mount Brydges. Cherished grandmother of...
Wilhemina Catarina Vandenberk
Nov 4, 2019
VANDENBERK, WILHEMINA, Passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2019 at St. Joseph's Hospice in Sarnia, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born February 08, 1940 in Rijsbergen, Netherlands and travelled to Canada for a new home and new dreams at the tender age of 13. While in Canada she met the love of her life Wouterus (Ted) Vandenberk,...
Jane Elizabeth McNevan
Nov 3, 2019
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Sunday November 3, 2019 JANE ELIZABETH(SMITH) McNEVAN passed away at the age of 55 yrs. She leaves behind her sons Ricky (Ashlee), Sheldon (Jessica), Brandon and her 3 grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother Helen Smith, brothers John, Charley (Nan), David (Kathy), sisters Pat Mathews (Ken), Deb Wilkins (Cleve) and Bonnie Trepanier (Moe). She...
Gordon Daniel Marchello
Nov 2, 2019
Marchello, Gordon, Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Gordon Daniel Marchello, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 78. Gordon was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but lived in Sarnia for most of his life. Gordon was the only son born to Michael Marchello. Gord is survived by his best friend’s and companion’s Judy Brock and Jackie...
Hendricus Verberg
Oct 29, 2019
Hendricus (Hank) Verberg (May 26, 1935 – October 29, 2019) - Hank passed away peacefully with his wife Valerie (Panik) Verberg at his side. He was born in Katwijk, Holland to Elizabeth van Leeuwen and Govert Verberg. He was predeceased by his siblings Jaap, Fer, Johan, and Annie, and is survived by Alice, Bep, Ceciel, Wim, and Godfrey. He is...
Harold William Thompson
Oct 27, 2019
After a life well lived, the Lord called home Harold Thompson on Sunday, October 27th at the age of 73. He was predeceased by his parents Harold and Shirley Thompson, his sister Linda Graham and dear companion Christiana Maier. He is survived by his daughter Paula O’Mahony and Finn O’Mahony, brothers Daniel and Ronald Thompson, sisters in law Gloria Thompson...
Ronald E. (Bud) Caughlin
Oct 25, 2019
Ronald E. (Bud) Caughlin April 18 1934-October 25 2019
Ron passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Friday October 25, 2019 surrounded by his family. Ron was the loving husband and best friend of Marilyn (Trumble) Caughlin for 65 wonderful years. He was the best and loving father of Lynda Miller and Jim (Linda) Caughlin. Cherished grandfather...
Jean Hall
Oct 20, 2019
HALL, JEAN – At Fiddick’s Nursing Home in Petrolia on Sunday, October 20, 2019, Jean (Young) Hall peacefully passed away at the age of 100 years. She was the loving wife of the late William Hall and dear mother of Bill (Rita) and Jim (Anne) both of Sarnia, special grandmother of Lue Anne (J.P.), David (Aimee) and Brad and great-grandmother...
Gertrude Isobel Attwater
Oct 16, 2019
ATTWATER, GERTRUDE – Peacefully at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Gertrude Isobel (Burnard) Attwater of Sarnia, passed away at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry (2015) and Charles Burnard (1992). She was the loving mother of Herbert (1996), Donald Burnard (Felicity), Gerald Burnard (Barbara) and daughter in law Elaine...
Theresa A. MacDonald
Oct 14, 2019
MacDonald, Theresa A. – Peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2019 in her 89th year at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was the loving wife of the late Earl MacDonald (2000) and the dear mother of David MacDonald (Melanie) and Rose-Marie Eveland (Kevin) and Brian and mother in law of Maureen (nee Bryan). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Melissa...
Nicole Gaetane Brown
Oct 14, 2019
BROWN, NICOLE - It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Nicole Brown (Leduc) on Monday, October 14th, 2019 at the age of 71. Nicole is survived by her husband of 50 years, Allan Brown, son Steven Brown (Niki Lemoine), and Derek (Lynn); four grandchildren, Alicia, Nina, Kane and Niamh. She will be deeply missed by her sisters...
Norman Allan Grant
Oct 13, 2019
GRANT, NORMAN - At Sumac Lodge Nursing Home on Sunday, October 13, 2019, Norman Allan Grant, age 85 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of Betty Marie (Cooper) Grant and dear father of Patricia Ronholm, Robert, Thomas, Ronald and Jeffrey Grant. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. Norm...
Kenneth "Big Kenny" Neilson
Oct 11, 2019
NEILSON, KENNY - At Vision Nursing Home on Friday, October 11, 2019, Kenneth Robert Neilson, “Big Kenny”, age 78 of Sarnia passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Patricia (Cary) and the treasured father of Mary (Alberto) and Patti, loving grandfather of Sarah and Seth Lang. He is also...
Judith Lee O'Donnell
Oct 7, 2019
O’Donnell (nee Murphy), Judith – Peacefully, with family by her side at Bluewater Health on Monday, October 7, 2019, JUDITH O’DONNELL, age 79 of Sarnia, passed away. Predeceased by her husband Frank Charles O’Donnell (1986). Dear mother of Debbie O’Donnell and Paul O’Donnell. Loving nanny of Kristyn Durance (Tim), Ryan Vanden Enden, Tyler Vanden Enden, and Jaymelyn O’Donnell and three...
Shirley Geneva Parker
Oct 4, 2019
PARKER, SHIRLEY – It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of the sweet and sassy matriarch of our family, Shirley Parker, on Friday, October 4th, 2019. She was the dear wife of the late Stewart Parker (2000) and loving mother of Dianne (Jack) Fletcher and Dana Zylstra, grandmother of J.C., Andrea (Paul), Chad (Shey-Lynn), Todd (Kerry),...

Jack Arthur Humble Snowden
Oct 3, 2019
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Thursday October 3, 2019 Jack A. H. Snowden passed away at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Nancy (Gray) Snowden. Loving father of David and his wife Amy Snowden. Cherished grandfather of William, Amber-Lyn and David Snowden and great-grandfather to John-Michael Snowden and Zachariah Arruda. Brother of Marliegh DeMelis and William Snowden Jr. Predeceased...
Frances Braekevelt
Sep 27, 2019
Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor on Friday September 27, 2019 FRANCES (McLEAN) BRAEKEVELT passed away at the age of 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Andrew Braekevelt (2009). Dear mother in law to Bev Braekevelt. Cherished grandmother to Lisa (Dan) Dubois and Brian Braekevelt and great-grandmother to Hannah and Julia Dubois. She is predeceased by her son Dave Braekevelt...
Ruth Jane Stutt
Sep 23, 2019
STUTT, RUTH - At Bluewater Health on Monday, September 23, 2019, Ruth Jane (Ross) Stutt, age 90 of Sarnia passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Ralph Stutt (1997) and dear mother of Ron, Keith, and Brad (Laurie), grandmother of Tiffany, Coulson, Tiana and Cameron and great-grandmother of Brooklyn, Kennedy, Jack and Charlie. She was predeceased...