Obituaries
Judith "Judy" Ann Dionne
Dec 4, 2017
Suddenly at Bluewater Health on Monday, December 4, 2017, Judith "Judy" Ann Dionne (Hawkins) passed away at the age of 62. Mother of Rose (Rob) Alton, Tabatha (Matt) McKegney, Billie - Jo (Mike) Schuyler, April (Nic) and Aaron Zavitz .Grandma to Terrence, Alexis, Calvin, Caleb, Rachel and Ryanne. Loving sister of Mary (David) McElwee, Gerald Dionne, and Charles (Susie) Dionne....
Terri McCarthy
Nov 28, 2017
McCARTHY, TERRI – At St. Joseph’s Hospice on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Helen Theresa “Terri” McCarthy, age 71 of Sarnia passed away. She was the dear mother to Michael Shepley (Jinna Zheng), grandmother to Angela, sister of Tim McCarthy and committed and loyal friend to many with whom she developed long lasting and caring relationships. She was predeceased by her parents TJ (1987) and Helen (1996). She...

John Frederick Caughlin
Nov 20, 2017
Peacefully, at Palliative Care – Bluewater Health Sarnia, on Monday, November 20, 2017, JOHN CAUGHLIN, passed away at the age of 74. Predeceased by his wife Nan Marie Carver (2015). Stepfather of Missie Jackson and Heather Breyer. Will be lovingly missed by his niece Tammy Cooper (Mark). Papa of Aubany Aiden and Evan Breyer. Survived by his sibling’s; Louise (and...
William "Billy" John Burdett
Nov 20, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of William “Billy” Burdett, age 79, announces his passing on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Bluewater Health Sarnia. Will be forever missed by his wife and best friend Linda (nee Sparks) Burdett. Loving father of Mark Burdett and Jason Burdett. Dear grandpa of Hannah Burdett. Survived by his siblings; Herb Burdett (Janet),...
Sharon Lee McManus
Nov 17, 2017
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Friday November 17, 2017 SHARON LEE (MACDONALD) McMANUS age 69 of Brights Grove. Beloved wife of John McManus. Loving mother of Cameron, Michael and Nicole (Jason). Cherished grandmother of Owen, Krzysztof, Taylor and Jayden. Special aunt of Stephanie and her children Ken and Courtney. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, especially...
Leo Michael Butterman
Nov 16, 2017
BUTTERMAN, LEO – Peacefully at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, Leo Butterman passed away on Thursday November 16th, 2017 at the age of 75. Leo leaves behind his only son Gary and he is also survived by his sister Ella (Gord) Metcalfe, his brother Bill Murdock and Nieces Crystal Stark, Heather (Larry) Liar and Nephews Steve Wesley, Jeff (Michel) Wesley. Leo...
Robert Harold Hattatt
Nov 16, 2017
HATTATT, ROBERT HAROLD – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Hattatt on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at Vision Nursing Home at the age of 85. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to Mary Jane (Yates) Hattatt and the dearly loved father of Brenda Chaulk (Gary) and Bruce (Marian). He was Grandpa of...

Daniel Roy Tipping
Nov 15, 2017
TIPPING, DANIEL – In Oakville on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Daniel Roy Tipping, age 52 of Oakville and formerly of Sarnia passed away. He is survived by his brothers David and James Tipping. He was predeceased by his parents Marian (1997) and Earl Tipping (1975) and his infant brother Douglas (1966). Dan worked as a Pressman originally at the Sarnia...
Eric Hunter
Nov 14, 2017
Hunter, Eric
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on Tuesday November 14th , 2017, at age 78. Beloved husband and friend of Rosemary. Devoted father of Clare Partridge and her husband Steve of London; Kerry Hunter of Woodstock. Loving Papa to grandchildren Benjamin and Nicholas Partridge; Karena and Allyson Beasleigh. Survived by his brother Ronald Hunter of Niagara Falls, Ontario....
Deanna Marie O'Donnell
Nov 12, 2017
Peacefully, at home DEANNA O’DONNELL passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017, at the age of 79. Dear mother of Daphne Hogan of London, Ontario, Loretta Hogan – Andrew (Bill) of Seaforth and Sean Hogan (Diane) Campbell River, British Columbia. Cherished grandmother; Amanda, Nigel, Hayden, Allanah, Myles, Austin, Skyler, Olivia, Tess, Jack and great grandchildren; Aneka, Ryder and Logan. Will be missed by her siblings; Sally Turnbull (Gord),...
Aina Lasis
Nov 10, 2017
LASIS, Aina - passed away quickly and peacefully on Nov 10th, 2017, on the anniversary of her late husband Evalds Lasis’ birth, at the age of 95. Aina Lasis (nee Jente) will be deeply missed by her sister Maiga Sketris, her children, Anita and Elmars, her nieces Ingrid Sketris and Rita Nycz, her nephews Paul Sketris and Juris...
Laura Rose Ellen Vanderveer
Nov 9, 2017
At Twin Lakes Terrace on Thursday, November 9, 2017, LAURA ROSE ELLEN (Reeds) VANDERVEER, age 85 of Sarnia, passed away peacefully with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Douglas LeRoy Vanderveer ( 2004). Loving mother of Laurie Teather and her husband Jeff of Corunna, Kevin Vanderveer and his wife Susan of Sarnia, Barry Vanderveer and Lynda...
Elizabeth Ann Sleeper
Nov 4, 2017
SLEEPER, ELIZABETH – Love, honour and respect. Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Sleeper (nee Plunkett) passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side in Port Hope on November 4th, 2017. Liz was predeceased by her husband, Buddy, daughter Kimberly, son Andy, grand-daughter Tallulah and sister, Joan. She is survived by daughters, Victoria Barron, Brenda Clark and Liza (Chris) VanderHoeven, her grand-children,...
Alice (Rene) Laurine Davey
Nov 2, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alice Laurine “Rene” Davey (nee Wright) on Thursday Nov. 2nd at age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Lloyd “Dutch” Davey. Sadly missed by her children Jane (Roger) Gallaway, John (Marsha), Peter (Kathy), Marjorie (Mark) Devereaux, and Tom (Michele). Nana to Sarah (Paddy) Kennedy, David...
Josephine "Josie" Glenn
Oct 28, 2017
JOINT SERVICE RESCHEDULED FOR
TUESDAY, APRIL 17 AT 11:00 a.m.
We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Josie Glenn at the age of 26. Beloved daughter of Patricia Glenn. Dear sister of Lynette (Carl) Brennan and Ethan Glenn. Granddaughter of Sherry Glenn and Anne Michaels and the late John Young. Aunt of Cayden, Travon and Ava Brennan....
Betty May Gordon
Oct 27, 2017
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, Betty May (Ann Bullock) Gordon, of Sarnia, passed away at Bluewater Health on Friday, October 27, 2017, at the age of 82. Predeceased by her husband Kenneth Walter Gordon (1988), daughter Linda Marie Gordon (1994), son’s James Howard Gordon (1994) and Danny James Gordon (2012). Loving mother of Kenneth Bullock (Christine), Wayne Bullock, Richard Gordon (Louise), Mark Gordon...
Jack Swetlishnoff
Oct 23, 2017
SWETLISHNOFF, JACK – At Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia on Monday, October 23, 2017, Jack Swetlishnoff, age 87, passed away.
He was the dear husband of the late Ruth (Noack) Swetlishnoff and loving father of Dale Swetlishnoff (Donna), Glenn West (Shelley) and Grant Swetlishnoff (Shanon), grandfather of Kyle, Andrew, Haley and Hannah. He is also survived by his brother Peter.
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Vera Oblak
Oct 21, 2017
OBLAK, VERA - At Vision Nursing Home on Saturday, October 21, 2017, Vera (Kostic) Oblak, age 81 of Sarnia passed away with her two sons by her side. She was the loving wife of the late Tomislav “Tommy” Oblak (2016) and dear mother of Dragan Oblak (Susan) and Zvonko Oblak (Michele) of Sarnia, grandma of Justin (Lauren), Adam (Kimberley), Marty...
H. Donald Inkpen
Oct 20, 2017
INKPEN, H. DONALD – At Bluewater Health on Friday, October 20, 2017, Donald Inkpen, age 75 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of the late Martha Eloise Inkpen (2010) and dear father of Duane Inkpen and his wife Leslie and Paula Foster, grandfather of Justin, Abigail and Molly and great-grandfather of Lilly Martha Rose. He is also survived...
Stephen Joseph Rastall
Oct 16, 2017
RASTALL, STEPHEN – Peacefully, on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Bluewater Health, Stephen Joseph Rastall of Camlachie passed away at the age of 69. He was the loving husband of Mary, dear father of Victoria, Jennifer and Stephanie, and brother of Jo Anne Gowdey (Tim). He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Lillian Rastall and his sister Christine Rastall....