Obituaries
Helen Farrar
May 28, 2017
FARRAR, HELEN (May 26, 1918 – May 28, 2017): With deepest sadness, the family of HELEN (CARES) FARRAR announces her death on May 28, 2017, at the age of 99. Much loved mother of Jim East (Cathy) and proud and loving Grandmother of Kim Holford (Randy) and Sean East (Jacquie) and 7 Great-Grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, T.J., Daniel, Jenna, Rebekah, and...
Brian Francis Racher
May 27, 2017
RACHER, BRIAN – At Bluewater Health on Saturday, May 27, 2017, Brian Francis Racher, age 66 of Sarnia passed away with his friends by his side. He is survived by his son Cory Racher (Hilary), sisters Beverley McNeill (Murray) and Sharon Williamson (Tom) and close friend Ed Kukura. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased...
Harold Louis Clarke
May 27, 2017
CLARKE, HAROLD – At Bluewater Health on Saturday, May 27, 2017, Harold Louis Clarke, age 70 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Burns) Clarke and dear father of Carrie Forbes and her children Parker and Megan, brother of Ron, Alvin (Celine), Lou Clarke (Tracey), Ann Clarke, Bonnie Cox and Cindy Farrell (Mike). Several nieces and...
John William Murphy
May 21, 2017
At Bluewater Health on Sunday, May 21, 2017, John William Murphy, age 84 of Sarnia peacefully passed away with his family by his side. He was the dear husband of Ellen (Brown) Murphy and loving father of Karen Murphy (Dave), Frank Murphy (Helen), Stuart Murphy (Cathie) and Janis Murphy (Wil). He is survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and...
Shirley Maxine Murray
May 15, 2017
Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice Sarnia with family by her side on Monday, May 15, 2017, SHIRLEY MAXINE MURRAY, age 81, of Point Edward passed away. Beloved wife of the late William Edward Russell Murray (2009). Dear mother of daughters Cindy (John) Murray of Toronto, Heidi Murray of Point Edward and Yeon – Ja Fulcher of Red Deer, Alberta. Loving...
Edwin "Kenneth" Duffield
May 15, 2017
DUFFIELD, KENNETH – At Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Monday, May 15, 2017, Edwin “Kenneth” Duffield, age 84 of Sarnia passed away peacefully. He was the son of the late John and Violet Duffield. He is survived by his cousins Alice Doyon, Grace Bothamley and Cheryl Kuhwald and longtime friend of Karen MacRae and Rick Boer. Ken was a long...
Bruce Carlton Maness
May 12, 2017
MANESS, BRUCE – At Bluewater Health on Friday, May 12, 2017, Bruce Carlton Maness, age 61 of Sarnia passed away. He was the dear father of Kathy (Cody), Cara and Dustin, grandfather of Tiana, Christen and Christian, great-grandfather of Ashton and Everly, loving son of Norma Maness, brother Carlyle, Carletta (Tom), Edwin (Sandy), Trudy Groom (Dennis), Carole Delion (Robert) and...
Beverly Ann Quackenbush
May 11, 2017
QUACKENBUSH, BEVERLY ANN – Peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 with her loving family beside her. Bev was born on September 11, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and her family moved to Brantford in 1956 where she attended Central School, Victoria & BCI. Bev moved to Sarnia in 1970 to go to Lambton College. She worked...
Ronald Bramham
May 11, 2017
BRAMHAM, RONALD – At Bluewater Health on Thursday, May 11, 2017, Ronald Bramham, age 82 of Point Edward passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Margaret Ann (McCord) Bramham (2011) and the loving father of Gregory (Debbie), Richard (Brenda) and Julie Hillis (Patrick), dear grandfather of Shannon (Brian), Ron (Vjollca), Michael...
Marilyn Elizabeth McIntyre
May 8, 2017
Suddenly at Bluewater Health on Monday May 8th, 2017 MARILYN ELIZABETH McINTYRE of Sarnia passed. Loving daughter of Maxine (Williamson) McIntyre. Beloved sister of Catherine (cat) McIntyre- Thomason. Kid at heart, loved bragging about being a Aunty to Brett Mcintyre-Williams, Brittany Williams, Blair Williams, Brennan Williams, Alonzo Thomason, Amelia Cruz. Also great Aunty to Lyzza , Demetrius and Shia. Will...
Letitia Audrey Roberts
May 8, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Letitia Audrey Roberts nee Koehler. This lady was one of a kind with the biggest heart. She was a friend and a nurturer to all. Tish had a sense of humour that brought light to everyone’s life. She was an awesome cook who fed everybody in the neighborhood....
Marie Wilson
May 7, 2017
WILSON, MARIE – On Sunday, May 7, 2017, Myrtle “Marie” (Chalmers) Wilson, passed away peacefully in her 92nd year. She was the loving wife of the late Leslie Raymond Wilson (2013) and dear mother of Richard Wilson (Diane) and Darlene Dudko (Richard). She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive....
Pearl Fowler
May 7, 2017
FOWLER, PEARL - Surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Morwenna “Pearl” Fowler passed away in her 94th year after a month long battle to regain her health following a stroke. Loving mother to Mitch (Wendy) Fowler, cherished grandmother of Lissa (Dee) MacDonald, Krista (Stephen) Brush, Amy (Jeff) MacLean and very proud “Grandma Pearl”...
Ronald Walter Sim
May 5, 2017
SIM, RONALD WALTER – At St. Joseph’s Hospice of Sarnia on Friday, May 5, 2017, Ronald Walter Sim, age 80, peacefully passed away with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Edna Hannah (Helps) Sim and dear step-father of David Jones (Brenda), Edward Jones (Maria) and Gayle Jones and Carol Weston (Robert), grandfather of Kristen, Meghan...

Catherine Mary Cottier
Apr 29, 2017
COTTIER CATHERINE MARY: Peacefully at Afton Park Place on Saturday, April 29, 2017, Catherine Cottier passed away at the age of 96 years. She is predeceased by her husband John and is survived by her loving daughter Tina, son-in-law Craig, grandchildren Andrew and Catherine and great granddaughter Saoirse. Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Catherine’s wishes there will...

Unto Kalevi Koski
Apr 27, 2017
UNTO KALEVI KOSKI died peacefully at home April 27, 2017 leaving his devoted wife of 60 years Rita (Jumars). Also grieving are his daughters Ilona Hawkes (Ron), Erika Hill, granddaughters Kirsten (Jordan) and Molly. Predeceased by his son Kenneth and both parents. Private cremation arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Sarnia and District Humane Society. Arrangements entrusted...
Rosemary Cummins
Apr 21, 2017
Rosemary Cummins born 1951 in Birkenhead, England passed away peacefully on Friday April 21 at Bluewater Health Hospital in Sarnia, Ontario after a courageous battle with cancer.
Rosemary the daughter of Tom Curwen and the late Barbara Curwen was the adoring Mum to Deborah, Courtney, Sean and daughter-in-law Cora.
Rosemary was the doting Nana to her grandchildren Kale and Nico...
Lenard Wellington Lester
Apr 20, 2017
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Thursday April 20, 2017 LENARD WELLINGTON LESTER age 77 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Patricia May (Huff) Lester. Loving father of Connie Louks, Carmen Lamb and Patty Crawford. Cherished grandfather of Courtney, Patrick, Katy, Justin, Trisha, Christopher, Madison, Kiera and great grandson Jayden. Dear brother of Eva Robertson, Bruce Lester, Jean Stewart, Murray Lester and...

Harvey James Gibb
Apr 20, 2017
GIBB, HARVEY – At Bluewater Health on Thursday, April 20, 2017, Harvey James Gibb age 81 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of Norma Ann (Lester) Gibb and dear father of Terry (Sandi), Janet Nevin (Ron) and Paul (Jackie), grandfather of Spencer and Julia. He was predeceased by his parents Mary and Fred Gibb, his daughter Debra...
Donna "Lynn" Hornbostel
Apr 14, 2017
At the age of 66, Donna “Lynn” Hornbostel passed away on Friday, April 14th, 2017 at Meadowview Villa in Petrolia, Ontario. Born January 12, 1951, she is predeceased by her parents, Richard and Donna Hall of Sarnia, Ontario.
Lynn was a long-time resident of Sarnia and moved to Petrolia in 2009. She loved spending time with her friends and family....