Obituaries

William Frederick Beacom
May 20, 2015
Peacefully at Bluewater Health with his sons by his side, William Frederick Beacom, passed away at the age of 87. Dear father of William Jr. and Michael Beacom. Survived by his sisters Judith Laidler and her husband Harry of Sarnia and Trudy Oldham of Grande Prairie, Texas. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held from Huron Baptist...
Mary Jane Font
May 19, 2015
FONT, MARY JANE (MacDONALD) - After a lengthy illness Mary Jane died peacefully on May 19, 2015 at Bluewater Health. Mary Jane was born on December 24, 1956 (58 years) and has lived all of her life in Sarnia. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Don for 39 years and dear mother of Jen (Ed Young), Jeremy...
Barry Charles Chard
May 18, 2015
On Monday, May 18, 2015, Barry Charles Chard, age 70, passed away suddenly at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Barry was the son of the late Dorothy and Harold Chard. Brother to Bonnie Hugill (Tom) of Burlington, Robert Chard of Sarnia and Doug Chard (Donna) of London. Although his death was sudden he received wonderful care from the Palliative Care Staff, for...
Roland (Rolly) Guy Irving
May 17, 2015
IRVING, Roland (Rolly) Guy - At Trillium Villa on Sunday, May 17, 2015, Roland (Rolly) Guy Irving passed away peacefully. He is predeceased by his loving wife Margaret Rose Irving (2006) and his son Brian Scott (1982). Rolly leaves behind his dear daughters Margaret (Peggy) Doucette and husband Lionel, Georgia Irving and Jo-Anne Hawryluk and husband John, grandfather to Joe...

Maria Dirkje McCully
May 15, 2015
With heavy hearts on Friday May 15, 2015 in her 74th year MARIA DIRKJE WESTMAAS McCULLY has passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed by her husband William G. McCully and their children (spouses) Gwendolyn, Andrew (Heather), William J (Michelle) and Christopher. Her grandchildren: William (PJ), Mathew, Alison, Emily, Frankie, Casey, Andy, Jaymie,...
Lynnwood Taylor Brander
May 14, 2015
Peacefully with his family by his side at Bluewater Health on Thursday May 14, 2015 LYNNWOOD TAYLOR BRANDER age 70 of Sarnia. Loving husband of 48 years to Norma (Pyman) Brander. Cherished father of Bonita (Joe) Brander, Pamela Rennie, Ruth (Doug) Towton, David Brander and Darren (Estelle) Brander. Loving doting grandfather to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Terrence,...
Roderick Wayne McDonald
May 13, 2015
Suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, RODERICK WAYNE McDONALD, age 69 of Sarnia, passed away. Predeceased by his dear wife Katheryn Ann (O'Rae) McDonald (2014). Loving father of Kimberley (Kim) Ann Paret and her husband Steve. Cherished grandfather of Kaitlin (Jason), Travis and Mackie and great grandfather of Jace and Tyler.Will be forever missed by his brother Dennis McDonald and...
Viola Elizabeth Smith
May 10, 2015
Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Bluewater Health Sarnia on Sunday, May 10, 2015, Viola Elizabeth Smith, age 89 of Sarnia. She was predeceased by her husbands, Murray Alexander Fell and Lawrence Ronald Smith. Dear mother of Murlene Ann Brewster and her husband Alan, William (Bill) John Fell and his wife Barb, Bonnie Joyce Fell Facca and...
Irene Gallaway
May 9, 2015
GALLAWAY, IRENE - Near the end of her 97th year Irene Gallaway (nee Leaver) of Point Edward passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Born in Barking, England on May 30, 1918 the youngest of five children of Oscar and Edith Leaver, they immigrated arriving in Sarnia in 1920 and moved to Point Edward in 1922...

Audrey May MacPherson
May 8, 2015
MacPHERSON, AUDREY MAY - Audrey May MacPherson (nee Harris) passed gently and gracefully from this world, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, on Friday, May 8, 2015, at the age of 85. Audrey was the cherished wife of the late James Franklyn MacPherson (1987), and the beloved mother of James Franklyn MacPherson Jr. and Tanis Jill Wright (Glen) of Sarnia; Born February...

Bhogilal Moolchand Juthani
May 5, 2015
JUTHANI, Bhogilal Moolchand - age 94, passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health on May 5th, 2015. Dear father of Mahesh (wife Harsha) of Sarnia, Bipin (wife Anjana) of Mumbai and daughter Varsha (husband Nitin) Matchhar of Mississauga. Remembered by his grandchildren Sanjiv, Seema, and Vishal of Bermuda, Kulin, Kavita and Kirtan. He will sadly be missed by his great grandchildren...
May Vivian Walker
Apr 22, 2015
May Vivian Walker (né©e Clarin), on Wednesday April 22, 2015 at Sarnia. Born in Hearst, Ontario, daughter of Swedish immigrants Edwin Clarin and Agnes Johnsson. For 59 years, beloved wife of Kenneth. Loving mother of John (Barbara) and Jeffrey (Leah) and grandma to Andrew, Katherine, Sean, Jennifer, Daniel, and Nicole. Dear sister of the late Asta Frazer. Vivian lived a...
Norman Edward Ross
Apr 20, 2015
At Bluewater Health Monday April 20, 2015 NORMAN EDWARD ROSS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving wife Maisie Ross and his children Stephen Ross (Gloria) and Andrew Ross, as well as his grandchildren Carissa (Cory) Hetu and Kyle (Sarah) Ross, and great grandchildren Tycho Ross and Breahna Hetu. He was predeceased by his parents...

Elizabeth Margaret Button
Apr 18, 2015
BUTTON, ELIZABETH MARGARET passed away April 17, 2015 at her residence in Oil Springs, Ontario at the age of 60. Loving daughter of Gladys Perry and the late Robert Perry of Petrolia. Dear sister of John Perry of Petrolia. Loving mother of Angela Button (Terry) and Jason Button (Jen). Cherished grandmother of Joel, Hayley, Alysha, Jordan, Taylor and Olivia. Survived...

Mona Elizabeth Heath
Apr 18, 2015
Peacefully at Vision Nursing Home on Friday, April 17, 2015, MONA ELIZABETH (Weldon) HEATH passed away at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late John Edward Heath (1978). Loving mother of Lawrence Heath (Audette) of Sarnia and John Heath (Jody) of Nanoose Bay, B.C. Cherished grandmother of Lawrence, Loretta, Sylena, Jonathon and Jody and her many great children....
Lavenia Margaret Thompson
Apr 7, 2015
Passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, LAVENIA MARGARET (Handspiker)THOMPSON, age 71 of Sarnia. Will be missed by her companion and caregiver Randall Hughes. Dear mother of Barry Thompson ( Sandra Cosentino) and Trudy Thompson all of Sarnia and will be also missed by her grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents James and Edith Handspiker and brother...

Emma Jane MacDougall
Apr 3, 2015
At Bluewater Health April 3, 2015 EMMA JANE MACDOUGALL passed away peacefully. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. She donated her time to the habitat for humanity. Keeping with her wishes there will be no funeral service.Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTER Ltd.
Roderick Clifford Upfold
Apr 2, 2015
Upfold, Roderick Clifford (1948-2015) lost his heroic battle with cancer at St. Joseph's Hospice on April 2nd, 2015. Roderick was the beloved husband to Rose (nee MacKinnon) and the loving father to Derek (predeceased) and Melissa. He will be remembered by his broth will be remembered by his brother Rick as well as his extended family in the Muskokas, Glanworth,...

Bertha Anna Ewart
Apr 1, 2015
At Bluewater Health with her family by her side on Wednesday April 1, 2015 BERTHA ANNA (JOHNSTON) EWART age 90. Beloved wife of the late Robert Edward Ewart (1978). Cherished mother of Catherine Downie, Gladys (Mike) Dunn and John (Brenda) Ewart. Mother in law of Andrea Ewart. Grandmother of Holly, James, Kevin, Michelle, Tina, Doreen and many great grandchildren and...
Elaine Margaret Barnes
Mar 29, 2015
Peacefully at home on Sunday, March 29, 2015,ELAINE MARGARET BARNES, age 55 of Sarnia passed away. Dear mother of Desiree Barnes (Ryan) and Tiffany Mills. Cherished grandmother of Tyson, Tia, Destiny, Dameon, Bella and Anthony. Will be missed by her brothers; Marvin (Joanne), Jimmy, John, Scott (Laurie) and her sisters; Barbara (Gerry), Wendy (Steve). Also will be missed by her...