At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, April 3, 2005. WILLIAM “CEC” HUMBEY, 75 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Sharron (nee Oxenham). Dear father of Nordean and Scott Wellington of Corunna. Dear brother of James and Kay Humbey of Toronto and the late Robert Humbey. Dear grandfather of Samantha and Shea. Dear brother-in-law of Robert and Linda Oxenham of Forest and Barbara and Frank Burr of Sarnia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. Following cremation, a private graveside committal will be held at Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia, with Rev. Brian Shoesmith of Christ Anglican Church officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
Virginia Carr
At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Sunday, April 10, 2005. VIRGINIA CARR (nee Parr), 88 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late George Carr (1993). Dear mother of Marie and Bud Guess of Sarnia and the late LaVerne Carr (1979). Predeceased by a sister, Violet Hillman. Visitors will be received on Tuesday afternoon only from 2 to 4 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. with Mrs. Angela MacDonald officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
LeRoy Weed
Suddenly, at his home, on Monday, April 11, 2005. LEROY WEED, 57 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Clements). Loving father of Joel, Jeff, Tim, Emily, and Sara. Dear brother of Elaine and Frank Solomen, Leonard and Janice Weed, and the late Ron Weed and his wife Jean and brother-in-law to Karen Thorpe and Peter Clements. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Philip’s Church, Petrolia, with Father Dan Vere as celebrant. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Kenneth Bygrove
At Bluewater Health – Mitton Site, Sarnia on Tuesday, November 9, 2004. KENNETH BYGROVE, 60 years, of Wyoming. Loving husband of Diane (nee Lee). Loved father of Thomas Bygrove and Kerri, Tammy-Lee Bygrove and Steve and Vicki Bygrove all of Wyoming. Dear brother to Joyce (the late Fred) Kelly of Petrolia, Doris and Mel Jensen of London, Fay and Ray Ireland of London, David and Anne Bygrove, and the late Donald Bygrove (1960). Also survived by a sister-in-law, Ila and Ron Skreptak of Corunna, a brother-in-law, Thomas (the late Rose) Lee of Petrolia and many 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. A funeral service will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Wyoming on Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:00 am. Rev. Brian Shoesmith officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. John’s Anglican Church, the Pathway Health Centre for Children, or Lambton County Developmental Services. Memories and condolences may be left on-line at www.needhamjay.com. Arrangements by Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Ron Warwick
WARWICK - At the London Health Sciences Centre – University Campus, on Thursday, November 18, 2004. RON WARWICK, 69 years, of Oil Springs. Loving husband and best friend of Joyce (nee Gosnell). Loved father to Terry and Anne Warwick of Petrolia, Brian and Laurie Warwick, Craig and Catherine Warwick, and Kim and Dennis Lynch all of Oil Springs and proud grandfather to Christina, Katherine, Danielle, Jamie, Mark, Matthew, Alexis, Jessica, Molly and Carter Warwick, and Tom and Sam Lynch. Will be missed by his mother-in-law, Alison Gosnell and brother-in-law, Ron and Gail Gosnell of Dorchester. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Hazel Warwick and his father-in-law Ervin Gosnell. 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, November 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.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 Canadian Diabetes Association, the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation, or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Joseph Richard Brennan
After a courageous battle with cancer, JOSEPH RICHARD BRENNAN, 61 years, of Petrolia, surrounded by his family, passed away at Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Monday, November 22, 2004. Joe is survived by his children, Doug Brennan of Corunna, Denise and Al Pikkert of Petrolia, Don and Dawn Brennan of Petrolia, Brian Brennan of British Columbia. and Joe and Nikki Brennan of Sarnia, and the “children of his heart”, Mike Smyth of Sarnia and the late Tina Devost (2001)and his grandchildren, Jessica, Jeff and Heather, Kenton and Anne, Liah, Keira, Anni, Joel, Josh and Andrea. He is also survived by his brothers, Jim and Evelyn Brennan and Bill Brennan and sisters, Frieda and Pete Emmons, Mary Metcalfe, Helen and Murray Hall and Shirley and Dennis Dudley. Joe is also survived by his many wonderful and caring friends from “The Grove.” Joe was predeceased by his wonderful parents, John and Mary Brennan and brothers, Earl and Patrick. A service to celebrate the life of Joe Brennan will be held at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Thameswood Lodge, London and may be arranged by calling the Needham-Jay Funeral Home at 519-882-0100.
Ralph Hammond
HAMMOND - At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Tuesday, November 23, 2004. RALPH HAMMOND, 87 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of the late Irene (nee Whitehead) (1981). Dear father of Bill and Carmella Hammond of London, Trudy and Harry Argyros of Petrolia and the late Bobby Hammond(1952). Dear grandfather of Tara and Becky Argyros and Sarah and Bobby Hammond. Dear brother of the late Dorothy Dent, Alvin Hammond and Helen Hammond. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, November 26, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Terry Burns officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #216, Petrolia, will hold a memorial service on Thursday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Therapeutic Gardens at Lambton Meadowview Villa.
Gordon Scott
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Thursday, February 10, 2005. GORDON SCOTT, 86 years. of Petrolia. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Sinclair) (1980). Dear father of Jennifer and Glenn Thompson of Brigden and Jim Scott of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Ian and Jamie Thompson Dear brother of Lorne and Lexie Scott of Petrolia and the late Fred, Tom, Jack, Elwyn, Ollie, George and Irma Scott, Grace Laugher, Jean Milord and Wave Strangway. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the funeral service will be held Monday, February 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Dion Vanden Broecke
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Dion Vanden Broecke, 70 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Delen (nee Calmita). Dear father of Thierry and Cindy Vanden Broecke of Fletcher and Linda Vanden Broecke and Randy Williams of Sarnia. Dear step-father of Jim and Helen Squire of Leamington. Dear grandfather of Rachel and Aurora. Dear brother of George Vanden Broecke of Aylmer, Achille, Roger and Marriette all of Belgium and the late Marcel. Special friend to Brian Clark of Petrolia. Also predeceased by a half brother, Maurice and a half sister Gabrielle. Visitors will be received at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 from 10 a.m. to service time at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant will officiate. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Vernon Herd
HERD - Suddenly, at his home, on Monday, February 21, 2005. VERNON HERD, 70 years, of Petrolia and formerly of Meaford. Loving husband of nearly 50 years to Myrna (nee Walter). Loved father to Jim Herd of Petrolia, Wayne and Carla Herd and their sons Kenny and Zachary of Petrolia, and Merv and Becky Herd and their children Andrew and Alyssa of Amherstburg. Will be sadly missed by his sisters Bernice and Carl Adams, Laurita and Robert McIntyre, Carolyn and Dudley Bristo and Sharon and Don Houston. 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, February 24, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Pastor Terry Burns officiating. Interment of cremated remains will be in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made by cheque to the New Life Assembly Building Fund.
M. Delores Freeman
At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia on Monday, February 21, 2005. M. Delores Freeman (nee MacKay), 73 years, of Petrolia. Loving wife of Don Freeman of Sarnia. Loved mother to Dana Lyn Reid of Midland, Michigan and her daughters Jackie and Jodie and the late late Lisa Freeman. Dear sister Nancy Rehder of London and Ted MacKay of Ottawa. A funeral service will be celebrated at the Needham-Jay Funerla Home on Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11:00 am. Pastor Inyang Okutinyang officiating. Visitors will be received Thursday 10 a.m. until the service time. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Teen Challange.
Margaret Chrisitie
CHRISTIE - At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Friday, September 3, 2004. Margaret (Peggy) Christie (nee Balleine) 76 years, of Petrolia and formerly of Oakville. Beloved wife of Emery. Dear mother of Ken and Pat Christie of Petrolia and Donna and Peter Godwin of Orangeville. Dear grandmother of Allan, Russell, Pamela and Valerie Christie and Kenneth Godwin. Dear sister of Madge and Gerald Lenfesty of St. Timothee, PQ Visitors will be received on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. The funeral service will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia, on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brian Shoesmith 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.
Margret Ferriss
FERRISS - At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, September 4, 2004. Margret Ferriss (nee Huffman), 80 years, of Petrolia. Loving and cherished mother of Barry and Verna Vennell of Petrolia, Dennis and Gail Vennell of Amherstburg, Rick and Darlene Ferriss of Petrolia, Janet and George Antle of Sarnia and Carol and Jim Wagner of Oil City. Dear sister of Betty and Don Chambers of Leamington. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Predeceased by a grandson, Michael Vennell (1969). Mrs. Ferriss worked on the cleaning staff at Lambton Twilight Haven for over 26 years. 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 on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Tim Brown of New Life Assembly Church officiating. Interment in Oil City cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Kidney Foundation.
William Paradis
PARADIS - At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, September 5, 2004. WILLIAM PARADIS, 57 years, of Oil Springs. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Gadsby). Dear father of Tanya Paradis and Alan Roycroft of Sarnia, Charles Paradis and Amy Paradis both of Oil Springs. Also survived by five grandchildren and thirteen brothers and sisters. Visitors will be received at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia on Thursday, September 9, 2004 from 10 to 11 a.m., with the service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Don Macpherson will officiate. Interment will follow in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the CEE Hospital Foundation or Oakdale United Church.
Angela Martin
MARTIN - Climbing her final mountain, at Banff National Park, ANGELA MARTIN, died on Sunday, September 12, 2004 in her 24th year. Beloved daughter of Michael and Cathy Martin of Oil Springs. Dear sister of Theresa, Paul and Stephen. Loved granddaughter of Clara and the late Euclid (1995) Martin of Inwood and Harry and Anne Slegers of Strathroy. Special friend of McKenzie Mills of Alberta. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Angela attended St. Philip’s School and L.C.C.V.I. in Petrolia, where she was involved in the art and music departments. She studied textile design at Sheridan College before pursuing her interests abroad. Angela was a free spirited adventurer and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where prayers will be offered Friday at 8:45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip’s Church, Petrolia, on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Dan Vere as celebrant. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Gallery Lambton or Harmony (music program).
Gordon Russell Anderson
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, September 19, 2004. Gordon Russell Anderson, 87 years, of Petrolia and formerly of R.R.#1 Brigden and Sarnia. Loving husband of Edna (nee Bailey). Loved father of Elsie and Earl Hyatt of Brigden, Carol and Luke St. Pierre of Oil City, and June and David West of Prince George, British Columbia. Beloved grandfather to seventeen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Dear brother of Keith and Anna Anderson, Leona and Ray Ward both of Oil Springs. Brother-in-law to Donna Anderson of Oil Springs and Vivian Bailey of Petrolia. Great nephew to Helen Gurr of Sarnia. Predeceased by great grandchildren Danny Holmes(1997), Briana Batty(1997), and brother Bill Anderson. Visitors will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday September 22, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Gwyn Tucker of Brigden United Church officiating. 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.
Herta Brozdzinski
BROZDZINSKI - At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia, on Thursday, November 4, 2004. HERTA BROZDZINSKI, 92 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Pad Brozdzinski (1976). Dear mother of Helga and Horst Mursall and Christa and Keith Woods all of Petrolia. Dear grandmother of Irene France, Ken Woods, Mark Mursall and Susan Cristante. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren . Dear sister of the late Otto Bartsch. 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 6, 2004 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 C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Therapeutic Garden at Lambton Meadowview Villa.
Roxanne Hornblower
Suddenly, on Monday, April 12, 2004, ROXANNE HORNBLOWER (nee Ingram), 41 years, of Wyoming. Loving wife of Randy. Loved mother to Brent and Blake. Beloved daughter to Shirley Cook and her husband Bill of London and Jack Ingram and his wife Nancy of Port Elgin. Dear sister of Robbi-Lynn(kripaige@rogers.com) and her husband Dan Turner of London, Shelly Ingram and her life partner Debbie Marshall of Brampton, and Craig Ingram and his wife Carolyn of London. Loving granddaughter to Arden and Eunice Langtree of Sudbury and Jean Ingram and the late Ken formerly of Sudbury. Daughter-in-law of Peggy Hornblower of Sault Ste. Marie and the late Bob Hornblower Also missed by several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WYOMING CHAPEL, Broadway St., Wyoming. The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Wyoming United Church, Second St., Wyoming. Rev. Doug Wright officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
