At the Lambton Hospitals Group - C.E.E. Site, on Thursday, October 9, 2003. ROBERT C. (BOB) MACFARLANE, 83 years, of Petrolia. Survived by his wife and best friend of nearly 63 years, Dora A. MacFarlane (nee Wright), his children Sandra and Victor Sylvestre of Spruce Grove, Alberta and Wayne Marybelle MacFarlane of Petrolia, his grandchildren Richard and Debbie Pineo, Candie and Wayne Shwanke, Kristin and Chad Crummy, Jenny and Jason Morley and Scott MacFarlane and Raelyn; his great grandchildren, Ryan and Amanda Pineo, Joshua, Julia, and Jordan Morley and Aaron and Melissa Shwanke. Also survived by brothers and sisters Merle and Gordon MacJennett of Port Huron, Donald and Dorothy MacFarlane of London, a brother-in-law, Russell Pennington of London and a sister-in-law, Florence Wright of Wyoming and several nephews and nieces. Mr. MacFarlane was predeceased by his parents Jack and Laurine MacFarlane and a sister, Alice Pennington and a brother-in-law, Robert Wright. Mr. MacFarlane was the chairman of MacFarlane Chev-Olds. Ltd., and was chosen the recipient of the Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year in 1986; he served his country during World War 2 as an aero engine mechanic with the R.C.A.F.; he was a member and past-master of Huron Masonic Lodge #392 (Camlachie), a member of Washington Masonic Lodge #260 (Petrolia), a member of Sarnia Lodge of Perfection, London Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix, Hamilton Moore Consistory, Lambton Shrine Club, London Mocha Temple, Legion of Honour Unit, the 2003 recipient of the John Ross Matheson Award for Distinguished Service, past-president of the Rotary Club of Petrolia and a Paul Harris Fellow and a member of St. Paul’s United Church, Petrolia.. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson of St. Paul’s United Church officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. Huron Masonic Lodge #392 A.F. & A.M. will hold a memorial service on Monday at 6:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
David Ball
At the Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Friday, November 14, 2003. DAVID BALL, 65 years, of Wyoming. Dear husband of Kathy Ball. Dear father of Vickey and Pete St. Marseille and Laura Ball and Paul Miller all of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Clayton and Collin Ball, Kayne St. Marseille and Jesse Nap. Dear brother of Michael and Doris Ball of England, John and Noreen Ball of Haliburton and Kathleen and Geoff Davey of British Columbia. Dave worked for 25 years as a back hoe operator for Jaques Farm Drainage, Petrolia. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the WYOMING CHAPEL, Broadway St., Wyoming, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.. Pastor Robert Loerts officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Ray Wagner
At the Lambton Hospitals Group – Mitton St. Site, Sarnia, on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. RAY WAGNER, 67 years, of Petrolia. Predeceased by his loving companion, Bonnie Gabovic (1997) and his parents, Leslie and Jean Wagner (nee Druiett). Survived by his children Richard Wagner of Alberta, Margo Coulbeck and George Rosema of Wyoming and Melanie and Ivan Brooks of Petrolia, and Debbie Selby of Glencoe, his grandchildren, Eric and Vicky, Aaron and Erin, and Ian Coulbeck, Donny and Jennifer Campbell and Jessica Brooks and great grandchildren, Benjamin and Emma Coulbeck and Ashley, D.J., and Dustin Campbell. Dear nephew of Renelda Graham and the late Arthur Graham, John and Jackie Druiett, and George and Sandra Druiett. Special cousin to Barb Colley. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Judy Campbell officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Ross Cameron
At Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, on Thursday, November 20, 2003. Ross Cameron, 76 years, of Oil Springs. Cherished husband and best friend for 50 years of Doris (nee Thomas). Beloved father of Dale and Gwen Cameron of Sarnia, the late Tom (2001), and the late Ronald (2002) and father-in-law to Theresa Cameron of Sarnia and Monica Cameron. Dear grandfather of Candice, Jillian, Teylor, Aaron, Marlo, and Jordan. Dear brother of Park and Agnes Cameron of Oil Springs. Dear brother-in-law of Bill and Evelyn Thomas of Dresden, Wes and Gloria Thomas of Sarnia, and the late Ted Thomas (1990) and his wife Colleen and Mike Abra of Oil Springs and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Mabel Cameron (nee Simpson). Ross was a member of B.&E. Baptist Church, a retired pipefitter with Local 663 and a member of Alexandra Masonic Lodge #158 A.F. & A.M. (Oil Springs). Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Ed Schneider of B.& E. Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Darwood Chamaillard
At the Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, on Friday, November 21, 2003. DARWOOD CHAMAILLARD, 54 years, of Petrolia. Dear father of Ray and Faith Chamaillard of Wyoming and Tiffany and Jeff Hunter of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Dylan, Kyle, Julia, Rhyann, Brock, Blake, Austyn and Chayce. Dear brother of Sandra and Ray Dupuis of Alvinston, Woody (Joe) Chamaillard of Alvinston, Marsha and Jerry Dupuis of Inwood, Randy and Diane Chamaillard of Petrolia and Esther and Dave Frawley of Sarnia. Dear friend of Suzanne Roy. A private funeral service will be held. Interment of cremated remains will follow in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation and may be arranged by calling the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia at 519-882-0100.
Francis (Andy) Anderson
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, on Monday, January 19, 2004. Francis (Andy) Anderson, 78 years, of Petrolia. Loving husband of the late Florence (nee Stephenson)(2000). Loved father of Randy and Debbie and their sons Jonathan and Stephen, Walt and Lynn and his children Holly, Ashly, and Kris, and Rob and Crystal and their sons Tyler, Lucas, and Andrew all of Petrolia. Dear brother to Dorothy and Ken Wagner of Petrolia, Donna and Dick Adams of Florence, and the late Bruce Anderson Marge Matheson, and June Gray. Mr. Anderson was the former owner of Supertest Petrolia. Brother-in-law to Bob Gray and Marg Anderson. Visitors will be received on Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Washington Lodge #260 will hold a memorial service Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made Shriners Hospital for Sick Kid’s or C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Bruce Chapman
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site on Sunday, January 18, 2004. Bruce Chapman, 77 years, of Oil City. Loving husband of Mary (nee Johnson). Beloved father of Barb and Dale Featherstone of Whiterock, B.C. and Phil Chapman of London. Loved grandfather of Jesse and Ryan. Dear brother to Anna and Daryl Smith of Mount Forest and Clare and Marg Chapman of Sarnia. Brother-in-law to Burton and Gertrude Johnson of Oil City. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Mark Perry of Oil City United Church officiating. Interment in Alvinston cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Linda Moore
MOORE - At Sumac Lodge, Sarnia, on Saturday, February 21, 2004. LINDA MOORE (nee Minnice), 60 years, formerly of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Moore (1996). Dear mother of Cheryl and Ken McFarlane of Bright’s Grove and Kevin and Theresa Moore of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Connor, Leigh, Geordie, Andrew, Ian and Logan McFarlane and Alisha and Keegan Moore. Dear sister of Joan Kuchta of Wyoming, Kerry and Jim Forsythe of Sarnia, Mary and Roy Ayrheart of Petrolia and Bill and Agnes Minnice of London. Predeceased by her parents, Tom and Gertrude Minnice. Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where a private funeral service will be held. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lung Association or the Sumac Lodge Residents’ Council.
Roberta Colter
Peacefully at Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Tuesday, February 24, 2004. Roberta Colter (nee Burns), in her 82nd year, of Wyoming and formerly of the 12th line of Enniskillen Township. She was predeceased by her husband the late Bob Smith (1960). She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years Bill Colter and loved sister of Margaret Butler of Petrolia, Isobel Nelson of London, and the late Robert Burns (1950). Predeceased by parents Robert and Margaret (nee Faichney) Burns and brothers-in-law Arnold Butler and Ronald Nelson. Also survived by a stepson Bill Smith of Calgary. She will be lovingly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St., Wyoming, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Doug Wright of Wyoming United Church officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or Wyoming United Church. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com. Arrangements by Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Don Apps
APPS - Peacefully, at home, with his wife by his side, on Thursday, March 4, 2004. DON APPS, 67 years, of Oil Springs. Devoted husband of Mary Lee (nee Parr). Dear father of Julia and Rev. James Douglas of Hagersville and Jennifer and John Busch of Tecumseh. Loving grandfather of Nathanael, Robyn and Colin Douglas and Taylor and Karly Busch. Dear brother-in-law of Sherman and Carolyn Parr of Sombra and Gloria and Duncan Marshall of Ottawa. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Mark Perry of Oil Springs United Church officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by check to the Kidney Foundation or Oil Springs United Church.
William James (Bill) Struthers
STRUTHERS - With heavy hearts, the family of WILLIAM JAMES (BILL) STRUTHERS, 70 years, of Bright’s Grove, announce his passing, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, at Bluewater Health – Norman Site, on Saturday, March 6, 2004. Beloved husband of Doris Struthers. Beloved son of Bertha Struthers of Teeswater and the late James Struthers. Dear father of Debbie Foxton (Brian Evans) of Lucknow, Heather Chisholm (Bob Matthias) of London and Todd (Barbara) Struthers of Holyrood. Dear step-father of Ken (Mary) Emmons and Don (Wendy) Emmons all of Forest and Ian (Kassie) Emmons of Thedford. Dear brother of Doris (Dan) Ceasar of Teeswater, Isabel and the late Clarence Collison of Formosa and Ilene (Ken) Voisin of Formosa. Also survived by 21 grandchildren. Bill was raised in Bruce County and was the retired owner/operator of William Struthers Trucking. Visitors will be received on Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to p.m. at the MACKENZIE & MCCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Teeswater, and on Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the WYOMING CHAPEL, Broadway St., Wyoming. The funeral service will be held at the Wyoming United Church on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Doug Wright officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by check to the Bluewater Health Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Robert William Thorne
At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Friday, March 5, 2004. Robert William Thorne, 73 years, of Petrolia and formerly of London and County Cork, Ireland, Dear friend of Jeannie and Chelsea MacNeil of Petrolia and brother of Irene Hope of Toronto. A graveside committal of Bob’s cremated remains will be held at Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia, on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 10 a.m. Bob was a Royal Bank retiree. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by check to the Alzheimer Society and may be arranged by calling the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 519-882-0100.
David Syer
SYER - At the Lambton Hospitals Group – Mitton St. Site, on Saturday, October 18, 2003. David Seyer, 95 years, of Sarnia. Mr. Syer was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (nee Welch) (1980), a daughter, Helen Smith (1990), sisters, Mary Syer and Jennie Parke and brothers, Alfred, Leonard and Noble Syer. Mr. Syer is survived by a son-in-law, James L. Smith of Petrolia, grandchildren, Rob Smith of Camlachie, Debby Patterson of Alvinston and Judy Smith of Petrolia, two great grandsons, Michael and Steven and a long-time companion, Lu Voisin of Sarnia. Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the complete funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dean Adlam officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Lorraine Anger
LORRAINE ANGER (nee Gamble), 85 years, of Petrolia and formerly of Hamilton and Sarnia passed away at Continuing Care Unit of Lambton Hospitals Group - C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Thursday, October 23, 2003. Beloved wife of 61 years of Allan H. Anger. Dearly loved mother of Dave and Linda Anger of Sarnia, Janis and Morven Barclay, Joan and Bill Wilton, and Lori Anger (Porlier) all of Petrolia. Cherished grandmother of Lisa (Barclay) and Mike Vandendool, Mike Barclay, Scott and Angela Wilton, the late Shelley Wilton (1997), Craig Anger and Brooke VandeVelde, Kelly Anger and Jeremy DeBoer, and Jason and Cameron Porlier. Loving great grandmother of Kirya, Allisa, Brianna, Christopher, and Lucas. Loving sister-in-law Anne Gamble of Victoria, B.C., Russell and Joan Anger of Hamilton, Harvey and Ricki Anger of Michigan, Lloyd and Pat Anger of Minnesota and the late Bill Anger of Aylmer(1999). Prededeased by her parents Harold (1963) of Carlisle Cumberland, England and Ida (1956)(nee Ford) Gamble, brother Ford Gamble (1992), and sister Daisy Smith (1963). Lorraine was born in Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, a true Westerner at heart, and graduated from Hamilton General Hospital School of Nursing in 1941. She was a V.O.N. nurse and worked as a staff registered nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Sarnia, from 1963 to 1974. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church in Petrolia, past president of the United Church Women at Dunlop United Church in Sarnia, and a life member of the U.C.W. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Monday, October 27, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson officiating. Interment in Resurrection cemetery , Sarnia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
William Robert (Bill) Hull
Suddenly at Temiskaming & District Hospital, New Liskeard, on Monday, May 17, 2004. William Robert (Bill) Hull, 77 years, of Oil Springs. Loving husband of Hazel (nee Mitchell). Loved father of Randy and Margaret Hull of Oil Springs and Lanny and Brenda Hull of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Emmie Hull, Scott and Jennifer Hull and their son Blake, Brad Hull, Adam Hull, and Amy Hull. Dear brother to Jack and Myrtle Hull of Oil Springs and the late Jim Hull, Christina Evans, Marjorie Morningstar and Mildred Mitchell. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Hull, Gerald Mitchell, Kathleen Middleton, Wilford and Betty Mitchell, Lorne and Edna Mitchell, Lyle Mitchell and Phyllis, and Stewart Mitchell and Janice. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Evelyna Hull. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 11:00 am. Rev. Mark Perry officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Robert Holder
Peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 20, 2004. ROBERT HOLDER, 72 years, of Petrolia. Loving husband of the late Marilyn (nee Hamer)(1999), the late Joy (nee Jones)(2002), and to fiancee Ruth Banks of Petrolia. Loved father of Linda and Bob Whitehead of Harrow, Laura and Scott O’Hara of Petrolia, Kelly and Phil Patterson of Sarnia, David and Chloe Holder of Calgary, and Danny Holder of Cambridge and adopted father to AnnetteTopliffe. Loving Bubba to ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Dear brother to Laurie Holder of London, Gerald Holder of Windsor, Gladys Fallis of St. Catherine’s, Margaret Bryson of Oakville, Betty Whightman of Belmont, Barbara Wyatt of Oakville, and the late Fred Holder, the late Leonard Holder, and Nellie Cowan. Father-in-law to Eileen Holder of Canmore, Alberta Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. The funeral service will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia on Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Canon Walter Barnes officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Victorian Order of Nurses.
Jean C. Brand
At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Jean Brand, 90 years, of Petrolia and formerly of Detroit. Predeceased by her parents David and Rovina Brand, sister Vina McBeth, and brothers Bob and his wife M. Ruth Brand and Davey Brand. Sister-in-law to Ruth Brand of Petrolia and Captain Hicks McBeth of Sarnia. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 2:00 pm at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until the service time. Rev. Dean Adlam officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton. Memories and condolences may be left on line at www.needhamjay.com. Special thanks to Fiddick’s Nursing Home for the special care given to Jean over the last ten years.
