Obituaries
Beverly Ann Quackenbush
May 11, 2017
QUACKENBUSH, BEVERLY ANN – Peacefully at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Thursday, May 11th, 2017 with her loving family beside her. Bev was born on September 11, 1951 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and her family moved to Brantford in 1956 where she attended Central School, Victoria & BCI. Bev moved to Sarnia in 1970 to go to Lambton College. She worked...
Ronald Bramham
May 11, 2017
BRAMHAM, RONALD – At Bluewater Health on Thursday, May 11, 2017, Ronald Bramham, age 82 of Point Edward passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Margaret Ann (McCord) Bramham (2011) and the loving father of Gregory (Debbie), Richard (Brenda) and Julie Hillis (Patrick), dear grandfather of Shannon (Brian), Ron (Vjollca), Michael...
Marilyn Elizabeth McIntyre
May 8, 2017
Suddenly at Bluewater Health on Monday May 8th, 2017 MARILYN ELIZABETH McINTYRE of Sarnia passed. Loving daughter of Maxine (Williamson) McIntyre. Beloved sister of Catherine (cat) McIntyre- Thomason. Kid at heart, loved bragging about being a Aunty to Brett Mcintyre-Williams, Brittany Williams, Blair Williams, Brennan Williams, Alonzo Thomason, Amelia Cruz. Also great Aunty to Lyzza , Demetrius and Shia. Will...
Letitia Audrey Roberts
May 8, 2017
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Letitia Audrey Roberts nee Koehler. This lady was one of a kind with the biggest heart. She was a friend and a nurturer to all. Tish had a sense of humour that brought light to everyone’s life. She was an awesome cook who fed everybody in the neighborhood....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...