Obituaries

Eva Cole
Jul 13, 2012
At Bluewater Health on Friday, July 13, 2012, EVA RICHARDSON (BERTRAM) COLE, of Sarnia passed away in her 85th year. Together since her 21st birthday and devoted in marriage to Robert Cole for nearly 59 years, Eva shall remain the beloved Mother of her children and their spouses Barbara; Christine & Leo; Susan; Richard & Lisa and Michael & Jennifer....

Bernice Fletcher
Jul 12, 2012
At St. Joseph's Hospice on Thursday, July 12, 2012, A. BERNICE (STACEY) FLETCHER, age 89, of Sarnia, beloved wife of the late Dr. William R. (Bill) Fletcher. Dear mother of Richard Fletcher and his wife Darlene of Bright's Grove. Dear sister of William Stacey and his wife Eve of Chatham. Pre-deceased by her parents Bert and Mable Stacey, a sister...
Jack Smith
Jul 11, 2012
SMITH, John (Jack) - Peacefully, at St. Joseph's Hospice on July 11, 2012, John (Jack) Smith passed in his 82nd year after a brief illness. Survived by his wife Mary of 57 years, children John (Debbie), Kevin (Linda) and Shelley (Campbell), grandchildren Brittany, Jordan, Michael, Tyler and Matthew; brother Neil (Elizabeth), sister-in-law Jean (Ernie) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased...
Jim Somes
Jul 10, 2012
At his home on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, Jim Somes passed away peacefully in his wife's arms, surrounded by his children. Married for 35 years, Jim was a loving husband, a bestest friend to Dawn, a gentle man, and was very loving, caring and kind. A devoted father of three children, Charlie, Mark & Krista and seven grandchildren. He had...

Eva McNair
Jul 9, 2012
At St. Joseph's Hospice on Monday, July 9, 2012, EVA JEAN (McKINLAY) McNAIR, age 76 of Petrolia passed away. She was the loving wife of the late James Robert McNair (1995) and dear mother of Jim McNair, Brian McNair and wife Nancy and Wayne McNair and his wife Barb, grandmother of Greg and Krystle, Kristy and Mike, Jayme, Arthur, Billy,...
Douglas Kirton
Jul 9, 2012
Suddenly on July 9th, 2012 at the age of 80, Douglas Kirton passed away. Doug spent many of his early years as a member of the RCSCC é¢aA"Repulseé¢a as a sea cadet, from 1944-1950. Later he became an officer 1962-1965, and then commanding officer 1966-1969. In 1968 Doug was appointed as a Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Naval Reserve, receiving...
James (Jim) Thrower
Jul 4, 2012
In the arms of his loving family, passed away peacefully to the big party upstairs on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, James (Jim) Arthur Thrower, age 55, of Sarnia, formerly of Watford, loving companion and best friend of Gay. Much loved father of Nicole Padfield (Steve), Kristina Padfield (Mike), Anthony Padfield and Jaime Padfield. Cherished grandfather of Brandon, Josh, Luke, Angel...
Betty Hartwick
Jun 30, 2012
At Marshall Gowland Manor on Saturday, June 30, 2012, Betty Marie (Lemon) Hartwick, age 81, beloved wife of the late James Franklin Hartwick (2010). Dear mother of Lynda Christian, Joe Hartwick (Debbie) all of B.C. and Doug Hartwick (Debbie) of Sarnia. Cherished grandmother of John (Alisha) David (Tasha), Alicia, Tayler and Robert and great grandmother of Talin, Tamitha and Samuel....

Edward 'Ted' Chapman
Jun 28, 2012
EDWARD (TED) HATHAWAY CHAPMAN -November 6, 1917 - June 28, 2012. Edward (Ted) Chapman of Sarnia passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 28, 2012 in his 95th year at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia. Beloved husband of the late Viola Charlotte (Kimball) Chapman (September 20, 1994). Cherished father of Linda and Frederick Hoffner (Kerwood), Edward (Ted) and Susan Chapman (Brantford) and...
Isaac Hill
Jun 18, 2012
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Monday, June 18, 2012, ISAAC (IKE) ROBINSON Hill, age 82 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving husband of the late Jacqueline é¢aA"Jackieé¢a Joanne (Strangway) Hill, (2005). He is survived and will be sadly missed by his sister Agnes Haywood and husband Douglas of Sarnia and his brother Garnet Hill and his wife Ruth...
Barbara Fraser
Jun 11, 2012
At Bluewater Health Centre on Monday, June 11, 2012, BARBARA JOAN (WIDNER) FRASER, age 79 of Sarnia passed away peacefully. Barb was the loving wife of Hilton é¢aA"Hilté¢a Fraser (2001) and the dear mother of Kerry and his wife Kathy of New Jersey and Rick and his wife Karen of Sarnia. Also survived and sadly missed by her grandsons Ryan,...

Robert (Bob) Stacey
Jun 9, 2012
At his residence on Saturday, June 9, 2012. ROBERT (BOB) LESLIE STACEY, age 78 of Sarnia passed away. Son of Jack and Hazel Stacey, he leaves behind his wife Beryl Stacey, son Mark, daughter and son-in-law Pat and Dan Kozachuk residing in Oviedo, Florida with granddaughter Lindsay, grandsons Jamie and John. Step-father of Rob and Janet Lyon and family of...

William Grout
Jun 8, 2012
At Vision Nursing Home on Friday, June 8, 2012, WILLIAM REUBEN GROUT, age 91 of Sarnia passed away. He was the loving companon of Joyce Weaver and husband of the late Patricia (Weaver) Grout (1995), dear father of Valerie Hughes and husband Dick of Florida and Pamela Williams and husband Terry of Sarnia, grandfather of Robert, Christie, Ferguson, Stephanie and...

Evelyn Kemsley
Jun 7, 2012
KEMSLEY, EVELYN BERTHA Announcing with deep sadness, Evelyn age 98 has passed away peacefully June 7, 2012. She will remain loved by all her family and friends. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the staff of Trillium Villa Nursing Home for their care and compassion. THE D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME...
Ron Raaymaker
Jun 7, 2012
After a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, June 7, 2012, (RON) HENRICUS RAAYMAKER, age 58 of Sarnia passed away with dignity at St. Joseph's Hospice. He was the life partner of Donna Groulx and loving father of Kristine (Nathan) and Andrea, brother of Adrian (Judy), John (Michelle), Mike (Ann) and sister, Henrietta (George). Also survived by...
Pearl Addison
May 24, 2012
ADDISON, Pearl (nee Ireland) - On Thursday, May 24th, Pearl passed away peacefully at the age of 79 with her family by her side. Beloved wife of John W. Addison and loving mother to Duane (Marna), Dru (Laurie) and Darin. Cherished grandmother to Shane (Melissa), Matthew and Brett and great-grandmother to Nathan, Reed and Evan. Aunt to Dean and Carey...

Noreen Chaisson
May 23, 2012
At her residence on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Noreen Anna (White) Chaisson, age 77, wife of the late Silver Joseph Chaisson (2005). Dear mother of Linda Banks (Dan), David Chaisson (Christine), Steve Chaisson, Pam Chaisson, Shirley Jackson, Caroline Jackson and Randy Jackson. Fourteen grandchildren also survive. Sister of Camille (Wanda) and Pete (Bonnie) De Paepe and June Wilson (Bruce). Funeral...
Tilly Wallace
May 22, 2012
Received peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, it was Tilly's unwavering faith that allowed her to face her cancer with grace and dignity. Tilly (Mathilda) Wallace passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2012, peacefully to be with her Lord. Tilly was born on September 22, 1949 in Holland. Tilly will be missed by her mother Jantina. Tilly...
Joan Dekelver
May 14, 2012
Peacefully, with her family by her side at Bluewater Health on Monday, May 14, 2012, JOAN (HARVEY) DEKELVER, age 74, of Sarnia. Survived by Ed Dekelver. Dear mother of Jamie Dekelver (Sarah) of Sarnia, Kathy Dekelver (Brad Huculiak) of Surrey, BC and Tanya Barker (Barry) of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Caralee Larmand (James), Russell, Joshua and Sarah Barker and great...
Dorothy Galloway-Brennan
May 14, 2012
GALLOWAY-BRENNAN, Dorothy (Scarrow), at Bluewater Health on Monday, May 14, 2012, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of Stewart Brennan and the late Hank Galloway (1986). Much loved mother of Susan Wright (Bill) and Jeff Galloway (Jill). Cherished grandmother of Erika Wright-Bertrand (Marc), Robert Blake Wright (Jaclyn McGregor), Jace Galloway and...