Obituaries

Jul 23, 2015

At Afton Park Place Nursing Home on Thursday July 23, 2015 WILLIAM JAMES COX age 93 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of the late Jessie Mae (Haynes) Cox. Dear father of Ruth Aiken and her husband Tye of Sarnia and Wayne Cox and his wife Jan of Haliburton. Loving grandfather of Steve (Heather), Sarah (Cavin), Sheryl (Chris), Andrea (Trevor) and Laura....

Jul 22, 2015

Donna Joyce Stewardson (nee Wells) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2015 in her 88th year. She led a wonderful life full of the things she cherished most: family, friends, travel and dancing. Her wit and charm will be missed by all who knew her. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Stewardson, her daughter Judy Cannon, her sister Dorothy...

Jul 21, 2015

LUDGATE, D. George P. So long "Big Guy". On Tuesday, July 21, 2015 you left the way you lived, with a sense of elan and a "quip on your lip".George P. Ludgate was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1927 of Canadian parents. He was educated at Regiopolis College in Kingston, Ont., at Lorne Greene's Academy of Radio Arts in Toronto;...

Jul 16, 2015

MacDONALD, RORY RICHARD - It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of a great husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was the loving husband of Judy for over 32 years, dear father of Stephenie Lynn, brother of Sherry McManus and husband John and grandfather of Ken and Courtney, great-grandfather of Jacob and uncle of Cam, Michael...

Jul 15, 2015

ELLACOTT, Martin Ellacott (1941-2015) passed away peacefully, quietly, with family surrounding him at St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia, Wednesday, July 15 after a short journey with cancer, a journey he faced with remarkable courage and dignity. Remaining to cherish and keep alive the memories of a beloved father are sons Drew (Inna), Christopher, Tim (Stephanie) and dearly loved grandchildren Zoe, Cameron,...

Jul 14, 2015

Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, James William Christie, age 78 of Sarnia peacefully passed away after a short illness. Private Cremation has taken place. Memories and messages of condolence may be sent through www.djrobb.on.ca. Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre Ltd.

Jul 13, 2015

On July 13, 2015, Robert (Bob) McBeth Smith, age 80 of Sarnia, passed away peacefully at the Bluewater Health Palliative Care Unit, predeceased by his cherished wife Mary (Greenwood) Smith in 2004. Left to mourn his passing with all their hearts are his children, Mary Denise (John), David (Sue), Karen (Dave), Brian (Judy) and Steve (Jackie). He was the muched...

Jul 10, 2015

RICHARDSON, Kenneth "KR" - For golfers in Heaven, be prepared to be challenged. KR has come to play. Having had at least 4 hole in ones, his last at age 90. It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Richardson KR. Ken was an active golf & curling member as well as a past president of the...

Jul 9, 2015

At Bluewater Health on Thursday, July 9, 2015, IDA MARIE (FLINT) HUMPHREY, age 74 of Sarnia passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Fred Humphrey (2006) and dear mother of Monica Beauvais (Dave), Vincent Gombko, Donna Tenk (Paul), Wendy Marier (George) and Tim Humphrey, grandmother of Vicky, Michelle, Jennifer, Shawn, Lyle, Adam, Joshua, Mark, Christopher, Jeremy and...

Jul 6, 2015

HAMILTON, Charles AlexanderMarch 20, 1938 - Petrolia, OntarioJuly 6, 2015 - Calgary, AlbertaCharles Alexander Hamilton passed away suddenly on Monday, July 6, 2015 at his home in Calgary, Alberta at the age of 77. Born in Petrolia, Ontario, Charlie started his career in 1956 at the Sun Oil Company (now Suncor) relocating to the Calgary office in 1985. After 39...

Jul 3, 2015

Peacefully at home in Toronto on Friday, July 3, 2015, DEBORAH NORINE RANNEY, passed away at the age of 51. Dear mother of Kaylee Ranney and Dan Ranney. She was the dear daughter of Sandra Gibb (Terry) and Richard Ranney (Debbie), sister of Scott Ranney and aunt to his daughters Jamie and Brooke and step-sister of Jennifer Higginson and Dan...

Jul 2, 2015

WILLIAM HENRY MINIFIE died July 2, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia at the age of 85 years. Bill was the son and only child of Harry Minifie and Helen (McNiff) Minifie. He is survived by his cousins Peggy (Clunie) Robillard and Jack Clunie. Bill was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School, Port Huron Junior College, Wayne State University...

Jun 30, 2015

At Trillium Villa Nursing Home in Sarnia on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015, ESTHER "BLANCHE" (TIMMINGTON) CURRY, age 92 passed away. She was the dear sister in law of Mildred Timmington and loving aunt of 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 7 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Fred and Esther Timmington, brothers Walter Timmington and wife Brona and...

Jun 28, 2015

ANDERSON, MARGARET ELIZABETH (nee HUDSON) - Peacefully in her sleep at St. Joseph's Hospice, Margaret Elizabeth Anderson lost her valiant fight against pancreatic cancer at age 85. Margaret was the cherished wife of the late Dr. Norman Anderson; devoted mother of Patricia Roy and John Anderson and wife Patricia. Proud grandmother to Leanne Roy and partner Johnathan. Daughter of the...

Jun 13, 2015

With his family by his side at Bluewater Health, Palliative Care on Saturday, June 13, 2015 JOHN DAVID DAYE, age 86 of Sarnia, passed away peacefully. Much loved husband of Margaret (nee Thompson) Daye. Beloved father of David (Carol) of Alberta, Wendy Street (Mike), Sharon Damchuk (Mike). Cherished Papa of Shannon Daye-Sutherland of S Africa, Nic Damchuk (Jen), Mike Damchuk...

Jun 12, 2015

At Bluewater Health on Friday, June 12, 2015, GEORGE LESLIE (LES) FILION, age 88 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of Della Marie Filion, dear father of Debbie Hayden (Blaine), Rick Filion (Beatrice), Larry Filion (Kelli), Linda Filion and Lori Mitchell (Pat), stepfather of David Crimmins (Ann) and Kathleen McGuigan (Jim). Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive....

Jun 9, 2015

MITCHELL, Joseph - Peacefully at Fiddick's, Tuesday, June 9th. passed away at 95. He will be sadly missed by his daughter Linda Tyro, husband Ed, and son Kim Mitchell. Joseph was proud grandpa to Scott Tyro, Jesse Mitchell, Joshua Mitchell, and dear great- "grapnda with the cane" to Nola Hazel. Joseph was born in Beinfait, Saskatchewan in 1920, son of...

Jun 8, 2015

Audrey Hilda Young (January 19, 1929 - June 8 2015)

Audrey Hilda Young (nee Chate) passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice on June 8, 2015, in her 87th year. Beloved Matriarch of the Young family, Audrey was a lifelong Sarnia resident and loving wife of the late William Herbert Young (2009). Loving mother of John (Velma) Young, Susan (Mike) Collins,...

Jun 8, 2015

At Bluewater Health on Monday, June 8, 2015, GEORGINA (BABS) PEARL ROBERTSON, age 87 of Point Edward passed away. She was the loving wife of the late Harry James Robertson (1991) and dear mother of Gladys Gooch (Don) of Richmond, BC and Bill Robertson of Sarnia and mother in law of Bonnie Robertson of Walsingham, ON. She is survived by...

Jun 7, 2015