Obituaries
Ernest Albert Popen
Jun 5, 2018
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Tuesday June 5, 2018 ERNEST (ERNIE) ALBERT POPEN at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Grace (Worton) Popen (1986). Loving father of Cecilia Popen, Michelle Loxton, Patricia (James) Hambach, Robert (Cheri) Popen, Leonard (Laurie-Beth Blain) Popen and Victoria Popen. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to a whole lot of grandchildren. Also survived by...
Bob Purves
May 30, 2018
PURVES, F. ROBERT – At Bluewater health on Wednesday, May 30th, 2018, Frederick “Bob” Purves, age 76 of Sarnia quietly passed away. For 53 years he was the dear husband of Carolyn (Brodie) and loving father to sons Stephen and Jim. Bob will be lovingly remembered by his daughter in laws Vanessa Green and Suzanne Purves (Flick). He was the cherished...
Giuliano Mussio
May 29, 2018
MUSSIO, GIULIANO – At Afton Park Place in Sarnia on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, Giuliano Mussio, age 69 of Sarnia passed away. He was the husband of Angelina (Sartor) Mussio and dear father of Mark, Eric (Angela) and Karen (James) and grandfather of Madeline, Timothy, Sophia and Joshua. He is the brother Gabriella Mariuz. He was an owner/operator of Minato...
Muriel Willene Church
May 25, 2018
CHURCH, MURIEL – It is with sadness that the family announces the death of Muriel Willene Church, nee Brillinger. She passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Wednesday, April 4th, 2018 at Westmount Gardens Long Term Care Centre in London. She was the wife of the late William Hurd Church and is survived by her girls Jan Barylski...
Gladys May Perry
May 24, 2018
PERRY, GLADYS – At Bluewater Health-CEE in Petrolia on Thursday, May 24, 2018, Gladys May (Thompson) Perry, age 89, passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Perry (2014), loving mother of John Perry and dear grandmother of Angela (Terry) and Jason (Jen), great-grandmother of Joel, Hayley, Alysha, Jordan, Taylor and Olivia. She is also survived by...
William Boyd
May 24, 2018
William Dawson Boyd - born in Sarnia, Ontario, July 9th, 1926, died at University Hospital in London, Ontario on May 24, 2018 surrounded by his family. Bill started work in 1946 for the Sarnia Observer, then to Sarnia Bridge Company for 12 years starting in 1948. He retired from Sandercock Construction in 2008. He became interested in the game of softball...
Stanley Ralph Harding
May 20, 2018
Promoted to Glory on Sunday, May 20, 2018, STANLEY RALPH HARDING, at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, Ontario at the age of 94. Stan was born on April 5, 1924 in Hereford England to the late Charles and Violet Harding. Stanley was a retired locomotive engineer for the Canadian National Railroad. He was a Sarnia resident for most of his life...
Jane Bernice McEachran
May 12, 2018
McEACHRAN, JANE – At LHS-Victoria Hospital on Saturday, May 12, 2018, Jane Bernice McEachran-Gale of Sarnia passed away. Jane was a dedicated and loving mother of Katherine and Spencer, sister of Scott McEachern (Penny). She was the aunt of Miranda and Matthew McEachran. She was predeceased by her parents John and Audrey McEachran, her husband James Gale and her sister...
Aleida Pieters-Lensen
May 11, 2018
PIETERS-LENSEN, ALEIDA – Very peacefully at Bluewater Health, Aleida passed away on May 11, 2018 in her 90th year. Aleida is now reunited with her loving husband Henricus (1993). Dear mother to Henry (Carol), John (Cynthia), Johanna (Eric) and Ron (Karen). She will be missed by her 15 grandchildren, their spouses and her 15 great grandchildren. Aleida is survived by her...
Beverly Charlene Thompson
May 9, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of Beverly Charlene Thompson at Bluewater Health on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Beverly is now reunited with her most precious grandson Nathan Thompson who passed away in 2007. She is survived by her husband Mike Thompson of over 47 happy years, Beverly will be sorely missed by her 2...
Arthur (Art) David Lachovich
May 6, 2018
LACHOVICH, ARTHUR – The family is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Arthur on May 6, 2018, at age 75. Loving husband of 45 years to Jessie (Rowe) Lachovich. He will also be sorely missed by his children Cindy Lowes (Raymond Pace) and Shelley Habinski (Timothy). Grandfather to Ella, Nina and Lily. Brother of Mary Amadio (Gerry), Elsie Conley...

Harry Leslie Rounthwaite
May 3, 2018
ROUNTHWAITE, Harry Leslie M.D.C.M., F.A.C.S., F.R.C.S.(C) passed away peacefully at Sarnia at the age of 94 on May 3, 2018. Dr. Rounthwaite is survived by his wife Jeanne (nee George); his sons, John (Ellen) and Ian (Barb); grandchildren, Rob, (Etsuko), and Jennie (Chris) and great grandchildren, Tommy, Hailea and Jeremy. He was predeceased by his daughter, Susan, and twin brother,...

Isabel Ruth Sacerty
Apr 25, 2018
Sacerty (Clemence), Isabel Ruth – On Wednesday April 25, 2018, Isabel passed away at Bluewater Health. She is survived by her loving husband Robert of 60 years. Dear sister to Jean Holmes in Cobourg Ontario. She is predeceased by siblings Charles Clemence, Allen Clemence, Arthur Clemence, Mary Graham and Mabel Goode. Isabel and Robert moved to Sarnia in 1977 after...
Robert Carl Hall
Apr 17, 2018
Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Tuesday April 17, 2018 CARL HALL age 77 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Anita (Burwell) Hall. Loving father of Shelley (Raymond) Hathaway, Bonnie (Carl Tolsma) Hall, Cherished grandfather of Trevor, Robert, Michael, John, Tammy, Sara and great-grandfather of Wyatt, Hunter and Ivy. Dear brother of Joyce (Lyle) Dayman and James (Muriel) Hall and brother in...
Robert John Dupee
Apr 12, 2018
At age 72, ROBERT JOHN DUPEE passed away at his residence in Sarnia. He is survived by his son David John Dupee (Lynda), daughter Alice Ann Dupee (Max), grandchildren Nolan, Tanner, Marina, Ryleigh and great grandchild Callie. Robert was the proud owner of Dupee Roofing. The company was first established in 1917 by his grandfather. He was passionate about...
Marion Douglas
Apr 10, 2018
DOUGLAS, MARION – It is with sadness that we announce that on Tuesday, April 10th, 2018, Anna Marion (Cann) Douglas, age 89 of Sarnia peacefully passed away with her family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice. She was the beloved wife of the late Wilfrid Douglas (2014) and cherished mother of Dianne (Colin) of Mississauga, Ross (Sharon) of Sarnia....
Ronald Arthur Lea
Apr 7, 2018
Peacefully at Twin Lakes Terrace with his family by his side RONALD ARTHUR GOLDWYN LEA passed away on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Margaret (Peggy)(Crisp) Lea. Loving father of Rose (Guy) Rondeau, Donna (Stuart) Ellis and Julie (Ron) Gordon. Cherished grandfather of Meghan (Jim), Adam (Sarah), Courtney (Michael), Kelsey (Philippe), Kayla (Adam), Dylan...
David Harold Young
Apr 6, 2018
JOINT SERVICE RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 17 at 11:00 a.m.
YOUNG, DAVID – It is with heavy hearts we announce the unexpected passing of David Harold Young, age 49, of Sarnia. David will be deeply missed by his Mother, Anne Michaels; Brother, Chad (Nichole) Young; Cousin, Connie (Michael) Willey and Aunt Lou (Gary) Telzer. He was predeceased by his...
Elaine Marie Flynn
Apr 5, 2018
Unexpectedly at her residence in Corunna on April 5, 2018 ELAINE MARIE FLYNN age 64. Born in Saint John N.B. December 28, 1953. Longtime partner of the late James Callfas. Survived by sisters Gayle Patstone, Valerie Flynn and Alison Flynn, brothers Russell, John, James and Charles. Several nieces and nephews. Also survived by James’ children Julie Pogontcheff, Pam Handy, Kristine...
William "Bill" Gilbert
Apr 4, 2018
GILBERT, Bill (William) GEORGE STAVELY – At the age of 76, Bill Gilbert passed away peacefully at Bluewater Health Petrolia on April 4, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife June Gilbert, nee Thompson and Daughter Deborah Gilbert. Bill is also survived by many nieces and nephews and extended family in the Dominican Republic. He was predeceased by his...