Obituaries

Marie Wilson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Paul Mason

Paul Mason

Apr 13, 2017

PAUL MASON

October 19, 1955 – April 13, 2017

A man with a big heart, Paul had a love for beauty, people and hard work. On March 25, 2017, he learned that he had extensive cancer throughout his body. Though his life was turned upside down, Paul always held the well-being of others in his mind as he put his...

Peter Lukianenko

Peter Lukianenko

Apr 12, 2017

LUKIANENKO, PETER – At Afton Park Place on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, with his family by his side, Peter Lukianenko, age 92 of Sarnia passed away. He is survived by his loving wife Emma and dear sons Peter and Paul and three grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family at the D. J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (102...

Joan Corine George

Joan Corine George

Apr 11, 2017

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of JOAN CORINE (GRANT) GEORGE at C.E.E. Hospital in Petrolia on Tuesday April 11, 2017 at the age of 77.  Beloved wife of the late Ronald Wilmore George (2011) of Sarnia.  Dear mother of Ron George and his wife Julie, Pam Christianson and her husband Bob, Penny Chalmers and...

Lloyd Nickerson

Lloyd Nickerson

Apr 11, 2017

NICKERSON, LLOYD – At Bluewater Health on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Lloyd Nickerson, age 79 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of the late Darlene (Sitter) Nickerson and dear father of Carrie Lacroix (Claude), Kimberley Radychewsky (Mike) and Kevin Nickerson (Clare), grandfather of Christopher, Michael Jr., Amanda, Ashley, Emily, Katelyn and Curtis, great-grandfather of Aayla, Cade, Nylah,...

John Paul McDowell

John Paul McDowell

Apr 9, 2017

Peacefully at his residence on Sunday April 9, 2017 JOHN PAUL McDOWELL age 79 of Sarnia.  Beloved husband of Teresa Marie (Kraehling) McDowell.  Loving father of James, Russ, John and his wife Jenn and Brad.  Brother of Lyle of Listowel and Eugene of St. Thomas.  Predeceased by his parents John and Stella.  Cremation has taken place and a memorial service...

Orlena Mae Spradbrow

Orlena Mae Spradbrow

Apr 7, 2017

At Bluewater Health on Friday April 7, 2017 ORLENA MAE (TESS) (REYNOLDS) SPRADBROW age 79 of Sarnia.  Beloved wife of Bill Spradbrow and loving mother of Cheryl Edwards and her husband Rick and Tim Spradbrow and his wife Tammy.  Cherished grandmother to Jason (Sarah), Lauren (Jake) and Devan. Great-grandmother to Audrey, Lydia, Zinnia and Arthur.  Dear sister of  Bev (Dave)...

Frank Emery Hirschfeld

Frank Emery Hirschfeld

Apr 2, 2017

Peacefully, surrounded by loving family at Watford Quality Care Centre, on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Frank Emery Hirschfeld passed away at the age of 88.  He was predeceased by his first wife Mary Hirschfeld and was a beloved husband of Joyce Hirschfeld.   Survived by Mable Sawula and Eldon Hirschfeld.  Predeceased by eight sisters and one brother.

Loving father of daughter...

David Milton Fletcher

David Milton Fletcher

Mar 31, 2017

FLETCHER, DAVID – With his family by his side on Friday, March 31, 2017, David Milton Fletcher, age 89 of Corunna peacefully passed away. He was the loving husband of Mary Ann (Stevens) Fletcher and dear father of Carrie, Susan, Beth, Chris and Patty, stepfather of Brent and Lisa, Steven Taylor and Ann Maitland. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and several...

Donald Bruce McMahon

Donald Bruce McMahon

Mar 29, 2017

McMAHON, DONALD: It is with saddened hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Donald Bruce McMahon, age 88 of Sarnia at Vision Nursing Home on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was the loving husband of the late Frieda (Tennant) McMahon (2009) and the dear loved father of daughters Dianna Fulton, Cindy McMahon (Walter), Bonnie Bruton (Wayne) and his son...

Barbara Ann Bullock

Barbara Ann Bullock

Mar 26, 2017

At Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Sunday, March 26, 2017, Barbara Ann Bullock, age 86 of Sarnia passed away. She was the dear mother of Jean McGill and Arthur Sole and his wife Doreen all of Sarnia. She is survived as well by her grandchildren Tim, Michelle, T-Jay and JJ. Several great-grandchildren and her two cats Sugar and Spice also...

Violet Frances Adlam

Violet Frances Adlam

Mar 24, 2017

VIOLET FRANCES “CAM” ADLAM: It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of Violet Frances “Cam” Adlam on Friday, March 24th, 2017 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia at the age of 101 years. She was the loving wife of the late Ernest Maxted “Ted” Adlam (1990) and dear mother of Maxted Adlam and his wife Sandra of Sarnia,...

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