McINTYRE - At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Wednesday, January 14, 2004. ILA MCINTYRE, of Petrolia, in her 98th year. Miss McIntyre worked for the Ramsay family at Ramsay’s Market for 40 years moving from Parkhill to Petrolia in 1934. Miss McIntyre was a member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Petrolia, and had been active with the Missionary Circle at the church. Miss McIntyre is survived by her brother David MacIntyre of Bright’s Grove and several nieces and nephews, spanning three generations. Miss McIntyre was predeceased by her parents, Neil and Annie McIntyre (nee McDonald), a brother, Donald McIntyre and a sister, Erma Sutherland. The funeral service for Miss McIntyre will be held at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time. Rev. Dean Adlam officiating. Interment in Nairn cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the charity of your choice.
George William Walker
It is with great sadness that the family of George William Walker announce his peaceful passing at Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in his 88th year, of Wyoming. Predeceased by his loving wife of 60 years Evelyn “Jean”(nee Stevenson)(1999). Survived and sadly missed by his children Evelyn and John Payne of Brampton, Bill and Judy Walker of Petrolia, Lloyd Walker and Marilyn Nichols of Sarnia, and Norm and Jill Walker of Sarnia, his grandchidlren Robin Rayne, Penney O’Grady, Chris Payne, Mike Walker, Dan Walker, Lisa Cadman, April Beauchamp, Stacey Walker, Lisa Nichols, Jody Nichols, and Mandi-Jean Walker, and by many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Also survived brothers(in-laws) and sisters((in-law) Hazel Williams, Mildred Cambridge, Charles Alvin Walker, Ruth Walker, Donna Stevenson, Calvin And Florette Stevenson, George and Annie Stevenson and by his long time neighbor Marie Woods. Was also predeceased by many brothers(in-laws) and Sisters(in-law). He will also be missed by his cat Jesse. George was a long time emploee at Maple Leaf Mills. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St., Wyoming where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 11:00 am. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Sarnia Humane Society or the Alzheimer’s Society of Sarnia-Lambton.
Katarina Mrnik
At her residence, on Monday, June 7, 2004. Katarina Mrnik (nee Seso), 68 years, of Wyoming. Beloved wife of the late Peter Mrnik (1993). Dear mother of John and Nadira of Chatham, Miriam of Wyoming, Joe of Wyoming and Stan and Louise of Strathroy. Dear sister of Anna and Jaroslav Polacek of Slovakia and the late Stefan and Anton Seso both of Slovakia. Visitors will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where prayers will be offered on at 8:45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip’s Church, Petrolia, on Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dan Vere as celebrant. Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Amanda Casier
At the North Lambton Rest Home, Forest of Wednesday, October 29, 2003. AMANDA CASIER, 102 years, formerly of Wallaceburg. Loving wife of the late Cyriel (1970). Beloved mother of Albert and Arlene Casier of Camlachie and the late Margaret Miller and her husband George (Pete) Miller of Wallaceburg. Dear grandmother to Julie Fairbairn, Janis Kerrigan, Alan Casier, Janet Wightman, Jerry Miller, Gary Miller, Judy Cudney, and the late Joan LaMarsh. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 31, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the WYOMING CHAPEL, Broadway St., Wyoming. with visitation from 1:00 p.m. to the service time. Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery , Wyoming. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements are by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Lloyd Miller
At Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Tuesday, November 4, 2003. LLOYD MILLER, 92 years, of Petrolia. Loving husband of Bertha (nee Watt). Beloved father of William and Susan Miller of Mississauga and Diane and Darrel Hershberger of Phoenix. Loved grandfather of Darla Hershberger of Seattle and Duane and Patti Hershberger and their children Abby and Jake of Coral Springs, Florida. Dear brother of Lillian Eldridge of Sarnia, Evelyn and Cecil Stirling of Blenhiem, and the late Frank Miller (2003). Also survived by many 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, November 8, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Ralph Meiszinger of First Baptist Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care).
Frederick Murray Salisbury
SALISBURY - At the Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, November 16, 2003. Frederick Murray “Doc” Salisbury, 87 years, of Petrolia. Dear brother of Gordon of Petrolia and the late Jim (1998), Roy (1986), Leonard (1937), Bloss (1939), Ross (1960), Mildred Melvin (1991) and Hazel Salisbury (1984). Dear brother-in-law of Evelyn Salisbury of Muncey and the late Elsie Salisbury (2003). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Sarnia Humane Society.
Dennis Bunyan
BUNYAN - At St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, on Saturday, November 29, 2003. Dennis Bunyan, 46 years, of Sarnia and formerly of Petrolia. Dennis is survived by his children, Tim and Tiffany and their mother Cindy of Petrolia. Dennis’ mom, Viola Bunyan of Petrolia, his sister, Dawn and Myron McAuslan of Petrolia, special uncle to Darlene, Geoff and Melissa McAuslan, an uncle, John McMillan of Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, an aunt, Ella Bunyan of Petrolia, best friend Jim Clow of Petrolia. Also survived by a special friend Maureen McIntosh of Sarnia. Dennis is also fondly remembered by the Gifford family. Dennis was predeceased by his father, George (2000), brothers, David (1980) and Danny (1955) and a sister Darlene (1975). Dennis struggled with cystic fibrosis all his life but still was very involved for many years as a coach and on the executive of Petrolia Minor Soccer, Petrolia Minor Hockey and the Petrolia Jr. “B” Jets Hockey Club. He also played hockey for many years and was an avid fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. 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, December 2, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dean Adlam of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
William Tyrie
TYRIE - At the Lambton Hospitals Group – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, November 30, 2003. WILLIAM TYRIE, 69 years, of Wyoming. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Patient). Dear son of Ruby Tyrie of Wyoming and the late Archie Tyrie (1986). Dear father of Nancy and Stephen Elop and their children David, Courtney, Alana, Taylor and Jessica of Limehouse, Ontario, Cindy and Gregory Rust and their children Anna and Amy of Ottawa and Karen and Rick Stewart and their children Britney and Ben of Corunna. Dear brother of Doug and Catherine Tyrie of Sarnia, Don (Skip) and Thelma Tyrie of Ottawa, Shirley and Michael Alward of Hamilton and the late Doris Nelson (2001). Also survived by a brother-in-law, Don Nelson of Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the WYOMING CHAPEL, Broadway St., Wyoming, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 4, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Susan Samuel of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Lambton Hospitals Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line to www.needhamjay.com Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Andy Innes
At the Lambton Hospitals Group – Norman St. Site, Sarnia, on Sunday, December 7, 2003. Andy Innes, 70 years, of Wyoming. Beloved husband of Barb (nee Bent). Dear father of Terry and Becky Innes of Corunna, Doug and Cathy Innes of Memphis, Tennessee and Nancy and Ted McLean of Mississauga. Dear grandfather of Megan and Cory Innes and Michael and Sean McLean. Dear bother of John and Vida Mae Innes and Allan and Carol Innes all of Embro, Marg and Bill McLeod of Kintore, Joyce and Lyle Smith of Stratford and Mary and Jim McArthur of Strathmore, AB. Dear brother-in-law of Joe and Ellen Wallace of Thamesford and Don and Lois Bent of Sault Ste. Marie. Andy was a member and past-president of both the Wyoming Lions Club and the Western Ontario Steam Threshers Association and a retiree of Dome Petroleum. Visitors will be received on Tuesday 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 Wednesday, December 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Doug Wright of Wyoming United Church officiating. Interment in North Embro cemetery at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the V.O.N. A Lions Club memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line to www.needhamjay.com Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Margaret Dewhirst
At Lambton Hospitals Group – Mitton St. Site, on Sunday, December 7, 2003. MARGARET DEWHIRST (Lucas)(nee Morrison), 88 years, of Corunna. Loving wife of the late Murray Dewhirst (2003) and the late Walter Lucas (1969). Dear mother of Paul and Mary Ann Lucas and Carol McGregor and the her husband the late Edward (1989) all of Corunna. Step mother to Bruce and Marion Dewhirst of Sault Ste Marie, Carl and Cathy Dewhirst of Forest, Maxine and Jim Cheverie of Prince Edward Island, Ruth and Paul Nestman of Sarnia, Donna and Fred Oriet of Inwood, Roy and Joan Dewhirst of Brigden, Ron & Connie Dewhirst of Plainfield, Illinois, and Allan and Cheryl Dewhirst of Petrolia. Loved grandmother to Lisa Lucas-Rosina, Matthew Lucas, Brian Lucas, Laura McGregor and great grandmother to Anna Patricia Rosina and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Sister to Catherine Causley of Sarnia and the late Robert (Bert) Morrison(1986) and sister-in-law to Isabel Morrison and Wava Harrison both of Sarnia. 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, December 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. David Kim-Cragg of Burns-Mooreline United Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario of Canadian Diabetes Association.
Harry Fisher
At Lambton Hospitals Group – Norman St. Site, Sarnia, on Monday, December 8, 2003. HARRY FISHER, 56 years, of Camlachie. Loving husband of Bernice (nee Pedden) . Loved father of Wayne and Tracy Fisher of Warwick and Bryan and Diane Fisher of Appin. Dear grandfather of Kendall, Abby, Nathan, and Jessica Fisher. Dear son of Freda and the late Kenneth Fisher (1979) of Forest, brother of Russell and Pat Fisher of Forest and Linda Martin of Staples. Harry was a former member of Millwright Local 1592. Visitors will be received on Wednesday 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 Thursday, December 11, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Susan Samuel of Knox Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Knox Presyterian Church Building Fund, Camlachie. Memories and condolences may be sent on line to www.needhamjay.com. Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Jack Bourne Jr.
BOURNE - At his residence, on Wednesday, December 10, 2003. Jack L. “Jackie” Bourne Jr., 55 years, of Sarnia and formerly of Petrolia. Beloved son of the late Jack and Marion (Collier) Bourne. Beloved husband of Norma. Dear father of Rob and Christa Bourne of Petrolia and Lonnie and Janice Bourne of Oil Springs. Dear step-father of Laura Alderton and Len Parkin, Margie Greaves and Dennis Elliott, Lisa and Tim Kernohan, David Alderton and Shara Fitzgerald and Michael Durston and Michelle Arnold all of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Kaila Bourne and Joshua, Samantha, Kevin, Devin, Savannah and Morgan. Dear brother of Cheryl and John Vanden Berg of Petrolia, Kevin Bourne of Sarnia and Colleen and Jim McLean of Oil City. Dear son-in-law of Margaret McKnight of Sarnia. 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, December 13, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Velma Shortt
At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Wednesday, December 17, 2003. Velma Shortt (nee Clements), 91 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Walter Shortt (1984). Dear mother of Clinton and Ruby Shortt of Petrolia, Leland and Sandy Shortt of Colorado and Carol and Bev Boyd all of Petrolia, and the late Burton Shortt (1959). Dear grandmother of Lynda and Ron MacDougall, Debbie and Wayne Maw, Brad and Donna Shortt, Mary Ann Shortt and Bill Blackmore, Stephanie and Kevin Scott, Craig Shortt, Michael Boyd and Max and Charlotte Boyd. Dear sister of the late Leila Northcott, Jack Clements, Bessie Hill, Olive Wagner, Elizabeth Hesketh, Jean Webster, Alberta Metcalfe and George Clements. Also survived by seventeen great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. 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, December 22, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dean Adlam of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Petrolia officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
George McDonald
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Friday, March 4, 2005. George McDonald, 64 years, of Sarnia, and formerly of Petrolia. Loving husband of Dorothy. Loved father of Lisa and Tom Walker, Carol and Kevin Kameka, Brad McDonald and Shelby McDonald all of Sarnia. Loving grandfather to Josh and Cassie Walker and Curtis Kameka. Dear brother to Buck and Blanche McDonald of Lumby, B.C., Bob and Jean McDonald of Lion’s Head, Donna and Don Barnes of Corunna, Jim and Sharon McDonald of Petrolia and Rose and Bill Huffman and Marg and the late Dan Foster all of Sarnia. Will be missed by step-children Jim Sproule and his son Kennie and Lisa and Doug Windover and their son Joey all of Sarnia, his mother-in-law Verna Stewart of Petrolia and brother-in-law John Stewart of Wyoming. George was a member of Local 530 I.B.E.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 a funeral service will be held Monday, March 7, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Rev Ralph Meiszinger officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
William Dalgleish
At Bluewater Health – Palliative Care, Sarnia, on Sunday, March 6, 2005. WILLIAM DALGLEISH, 80 years, of Oil Springs. Beloved husband of the late Rosie (nee Schneikart) (2000). Dear father of Bill and Cindy Dalgleish of Acton and Gaye Dalgleish of Petrolia. Loving grandfather of Caitlin. Dear brother of Beverly and Dick Richardson of Tilbury and the late Duane Dalgleish. Bill served his country during World War 2 with the Royal Canadian Navy aboard the frigate HMCS Royal Mount. Visitors will be received on Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday 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 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 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 cheque to the Bluewater Health Foundation (Palliative Care) or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Mary Boyle
At Watford Quality Care, Watford, on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. MARY BOYLE (nee Mackesy), formerly of Petrolia, in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Matt Boyle (1954). Dear mother of Bill and Gloria Boyle, Colleen Workman and Jack Boyle all of Sarnia, Pat Robbins and the late Jim (2000) and Marie and Jim Clark all of Petrolia, Joanne and Don Corman of Harrow and Jim and June Boyle of Black Creek, B.C. Dear sister to Jack and Betty Mackesy and Pat and Loraine Mackesy all of Hamilton, Leo and Denny Mackesy of Ohio, Frank Mackesy of Sarnia and the late Bill, Tom and Jim Mackesy, Margaret Callaghan, Dora Kerwin, Catherine Burns and Ann Burns. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where prayers will be offered at 8:45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip’s Church, Petrolia, on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Mount Calvary cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Parkinson Society of Canada.
Ross Lowden
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Thursday, April 15, 2004. Ross Lowden, 75 years, of Petrolia. Loved husband of Jean(nee Harvey). Loving father of Philip and Patrice Lowden of London, Janice and Bill Rumming of Sussex, New Brunswick, and Virginia Lowden of Petrolia. Loved grandfather to Julia Ramsay, Allison Weir, Joseph Vokes, Katie Weir, Jeff Vokes, and Robyn Houle and great grandfather to eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Russell Lowden of Brigden and Harvey Lowden of Tillsonburg. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 3:30 p.m., at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. Mr. Jim Spillane officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations, may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, or the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada.
