Obituaries
William Henry Ehman
Aug 7, 2019
WILLIAM H. EHMAN (Bill)
1925 - 2019
Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home early on Wednesday morning, August 7, 2019 Bill passed away leaving behind his beloved wife of 73 years, Ardis. He was the loving Dad of Lynne VanHorn, Bill Ehman (Kathryn) and Beth Thompson (Bruce), loving Papa of Jennifer Lyman (Marty), Amy Laczo (Paul), Katy VanHorn, Kate Serrano...
Dorothy Delviena Carter
Aug 6, 2019
CARTER, DOROTHY - On Tuesday August 6, 2019, Dorothy Delviena (Shaw) Carter, age 98 of Barrie, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie. She was the loving wife of the late Hugh J. Carter (1977) and dear mother of Elaine Shoemaker, grandmother of Paul Shoemaker (Elaine), great grandmother of David Shoemaker and...

Charles Frederick Ricketts
Aug 2, 2019
RICKETTS, CHARLES FREDERICK – Peacefully at home on Friday, August 2, 2019, Charles Frederick Ricketts, age 69 of Sarnia, passed away. Survived by his common law wife – Kelly Cooper as well as his son Krystofer (Megan) and daughter Jasmine (Adam) and his very close nephew Sean. Survived by his sisters; Sue Ricketts and Liz Ricketts. Predeceased by his parents Howard...
Tony Otto Wolfe
Jul 28, 2019
Cremation arrangements have taken place. A memorial service will take place at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (550 Murphy Road, Sarnia, Ontario) on Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Mildred "Ducky" Timmington
Jul 28, 2019
TIMMINGTON, MILDRED – On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Mildred “Ducky” Mary (Shaw) Timmington, age 92 of Point Edward passed away at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick James Timmington (2012) and dear mother of Brian Timmington (Kathy), Deb Brown (Tim) and Gayle Timmington, grandmother of B.J. (Dawn), Sabrina...
S. Davis Smith
Jul 27, 2019
SMITH, S. DAVIS - Age 92, peacefully passed away at home in Sarnia on Saturday July 27, 2019. He was born October 19, 1926 in Sarnia, Ontario to the late E. Stanley and Ethel Linda Smith. Davis graduated from Sarnia Collegiate Institute and Technical School, earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wayne State University and was awarded an Education Specialist...
Murray William Rumney
Jul 24, 2019
RUMNEY, MURRAY – Murray William Rumney passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness, surrounded by his loved ones. Survived by his wife Debra (nee Gordanier), son Mark (Megan Bruette), his twin sister Merle (the late Leonard) Lesperance, sister Linda (Steve) Watson and brother Norman (Charlene) Rumney. He will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. It...
Douglas McIntyre
Jul 24, 2019
MCINTYRE, G. DOUGLAS – G. Douglas McIntyre, a lifelong Sarnia resident died peacefully at Bluewater Health on Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 at the age of 89. Doug is survived by his wife of 68 years, Kathleen, daughter Lorrie, son Mark (Marliss) and grandson Matt (Shannon). Doug joined the Polymer Corporation where he worked for 42½ years. During this time he...
Patricia Mae McLean
Jul 23, 2019
MCLEAN, PATRICIA – Peacefully and with her family by her side Patricia Mae (DeGurse) McLean, age 86 of Sarnia, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was the dear wife of the late John “Douglas” McLean (1984) and loving mother of Ted McLean and his wife Nancy (Innes). Proud Grandmother of Michael and Sean McLean. ...
Monica Ann Mara
Jul 22, 2019
Monica Ann Mara (Bray), December 30, 1939 to July 22, 2019
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Nana, Great Nana; Monica Ann Mara (Bray) at Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit on July 22, 2019. Beloved Wife of the late Jerry William Mara (1998). Monica leaves behind her 7 boys; John (Cindy), Alan (Teri), Bill...
Blanche Dora Vandenberghe
Jul 21, 2019
VANDENBERGHE, BLANCHE - Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Sunday, July 21, 2019, Blanche Dora (Archer) Vandenberghe, age 89 of Sarnia passed away. She fought a great battle against cancer and COPD. Blanche was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was predeceased by her husband Gustaf, twin sons Donald and Douglas,...
Robert Scott Ireson
Jul 15, 2019
IRESON, ROBERT, SCOTT – Sadly, on Monday, July 15, 2019, Robert (Scott) Ireson passed away at the age of 60. Loving son of June Ireson and the late Robert (Bob) Ireson. Dear brother of Geoff Ireson (Ida) and Carol McEwan (John). Proud Uncle of Laura Miller (Steve), Janet Ireson, Mitchell and Lindsay McEwan, great nephew Ashton McEwan and great niece...

May Isabelle Leckie
Jul 13, 2019
LECKIE, MAY – On Saturday, July 13, 2019, May Isabelle (Pineo) Leckie, age 93 of Sarnia, peacefully passed away. She was the dear wife of the late Lloyd Westley Leckie (1996) and loving mother of Joe Leckie (Stella), and Maxine Pierson. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughters...
Gregory Dean Reid
Jul 12, 2019
REID, GREGORY - On Friday, July 12, 2019, Gregory (Dean) Reid, age 57 of Sarnia, peacefully passed away at his place of residence. His dear memory will be carried onward by his loving son, close relatives, and the family dog. Cremation arrangements have taken place. A private family interment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to...
Michael Vallee
Jul 9, 2019
VALLEE, MICHAEL – At St. Joseph’s Hospice on Tuesday, July 09, 2019, Michael Vallee, age 52 of Sarnia passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his fiancee, Michelle Denomy and her children Onnika Kjeldsen and Taria Kjeldsen. Also missed by his mother Mary Lynn and his brother Tim and his beloved grandmother Flora Smith. Cremation...
William "Bill" Clarence Stiff
Jul 5, 2019
STIFF, WILLIAM CLARENCE – Peacefully at Sumac Lodge Nursing Home on Friday, July 5, 2019, William Clarence Stiff passed away in his 91st. year. Survived by his two children William Arthur and Antonia Marie who both reside is the U.S.A. Will also be missed by his sister’s Jean Riley and the late Frank and Marie Kay and the late Bob....
Marcella June Wiles
Jun 30, 2019
Wiles, Marcella – Peacefully at Twin Lakes Terrace on Sunday, June 30, 2019, MARCELLA JUNE (nee Bolton) WILES age 82 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Charles Claire Wiles (2014). Loving mother of Robert Charles (Carol), Sue Potvin (Mike), Doug ( Deb) and Bill. Cherished grandmother of Kelly (Ray), Jeff(Evelyn), Craig (Kristen), Stephanie (Mark), Shawn (Cherilyn), Heather (Ian), David,...
Eileen Anne Dunn
Jun 26, 2019
DUNN, EILEEN ANNE- Peacefully at Bluewater health on Wednesday June 26, 2019, Eileen Dunn (nee Dawson), age 93 of Sarnia passed away. She is predeceased by her husband Charles Dunn, sons Chuck Jr., Rick, son in law Rick Irwin and her parents Hazen and Margaret Dawson. She is survived by her sister Rita Cote. Loving mother to Bev (John) de...
Peter Galvanek
Jun 24, 2019
Galvanek, Peter – Peacefully at home on Monday, June 24, 2019, Peter Galvanek of Sarnia, Ontario, passed away at the age of 68. Peter was born in Grosselheim Germany; he worked as a conductor at CN Railway for 30 years. Predeceased by his mother Hermine (nee Fischer) Galvanek in 1977 and his father John Galvanek in 1989. Survived by his...

Leslie John Archer
Jun 21, 2019
ARCHER, LESLIE JOHN: Leslie passed away peacefully on Friday June 21, 2019 at Bluewater Health with family by his side. He leaves behind his loving wife Blanche of 36 years. Leslie is survived by his children Marilyn (Jerry), Ruth-Ann (Andy), David and six granddaughters and three grandsons. Loving great grandfather to five great granddaughters and four great grandsons. Also survived...