McMURPHY - At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, August 14, 2004. OLIVE MCMURPHY (nee Kersey), 75 years, formerly of R.R.#2, Oil Springs. Beloved wife of Colin. Dear mother and grandmother of June Babister of Cambridge and her children Shawn, Amie and Breann, Karen Kuchta and Kim Price of Pain Court and her children Chris and Eric, Dougald and Jennifer McMurphy of Oil Springs and their children, Vicky, Adam and Brent, Leonard and Debbie McMurphy of Dresden and their children, Sara, Kristen, Christopher and Andrea, Wayne and Gail McMurphy of Oil Springs and their children, Jillian and Lee and Archie McMurphy of Parry Sound and his son Jordan. Dear sister of Leroy and Celina Kersey of Kitchener, Grant and Donna Kersey of Oil Springs, Carlyle and Joan Kersey of Watford, Dennis Kersey of Croton, Denise McIntyre of Croton and the late Walter Kersey (1954) and Catherine Ashton (1990). A private funeral service will be held, with interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may made by cheque to the CEE Hospital Foundation and may be arranged by calling the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia at 519-882-0100.
Archie Henderson
At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Thursday, August 19, 2004. ARCHIE CALDER HENDERSON, 89 years, of Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia. Archie was the son of the late David and Elizabeth Henderson (nee Robinson). He was predeceased by a brother, Lorne C. Henderson (2002) and a sister, Marian Patterson (2004) and her husband, Verne. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Reta Henderson of Oil Springs, nieces, Shirley and Bruce Durance of Alvinston and Marian and Jim Redford of Chatham, nephew David and Kathy Henderson of Oil Springs, great nieces Lorilee and Kevin Fex, Lee-ah Durance, and Sarah Henderson, great nephews Phillip and Becky Henderson and Brock Redford and great great nephew and niece, Zachary and Zoe Fex. Visitors will be received on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. Memorial service will be held at the Lambton Meadowview Villa Chapel, on Friday, August 20, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Oil City United Church or the charity of your choice.
Clifford Spinks
SPINKS - At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia on Monday, August 23, 2004. Clifford Allen Spinks, 75 years, of Petrolia. Loving husband and best friend for 61 years of Joyce (nee Derry). Beloved father of Penny and Jack Wallace of Chicago, Glen and Shirley Spinks of Sarnia, Goldie Spinks of Watford, Diane Farr and friend Rob of Petrolia, and Jim Spinks and friend Sandy of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Brother to Beatrice and Roy Giffen of Strathroy, Ray Spinks of Sarnia, and Roberta Spinks and Ron Farr of Sarnia. Predeceased by his parents Cecil & Flossie (Lumley) Spinks, grandsons Mark Wallace and Don Oliver and brothers Henry (August 13, 2004), Percy, and Ross Spinks. Mr. Spinks retired from Street Cartage after 40 years service and was an Associate and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #216, Petrolia. 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, August 25, 2004 at 11:00 am. Pastor Kari Lylander officiating. Interment in Zion cemetery. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #216 will hold a memorial service on on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Theodora Daamen
DAAMEN - Peacefully, taken by the angels of God, at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Monday, August 23, 2004. Theodora (Dorka) Daamen (nee Klerkx), 99 years, formerly of Wyoming. Beloved wife of the late John (1989). Dear mother of Peter and Rita of Kitchener, Harry and Ruth of Sarnia, Joe & Joanne of Sarnia, Sister Corrie C.S.J. of Windsor, John and Gayle of Wyoming, Henry and Michelle of Corunna, Christine and Tony Boekema of Wyoming, Dorothy and Tom Houston of Centralia, Ann and Lorne Johnson of Wyoming, Tom and Claudette of Sarnia and the late William (1954) and Albert (2004) and his wife Pat of Sarnia. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Predeceased by fourteen brothers and sisters. Visitors will be received on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St., Wyoming, where prayers will be offered at 8:45 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, Huron St., Wyoming on Thursday, August 26, 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 by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Activation Department at Fiddick’s Nursing Home. Arrangements entrusted to the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Evelyn Jardine
At Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia of Thursday, August 26, 2004. Evelyn Jardine, 92 years, of Petrolia and formerly of Corunna and Sarnia. Loving wife of the late Jack Jardine (1982). Loved mother of Claire and Colleen Jardine of Petrolia, Helen and Arnold Johnson of Petrolia, and Ken and Ruth Jardine of Alvinston. Dear grandmother to seven grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Dear sister of Jean Patterson of Sarnia and the late Louise Slack, Floyd Wilson, and Ken Wilson. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 1:00 pm. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson of St. Paul’s United Church officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to a charity of your choice.
Harriett Miller
MILLER - At Bluewater Health - CEE Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, March 21, 2004. HARRIETT MILLER, 83 years, of Petrolia and formerly of R.R.#3, Oil Springs. Predeceased by her parents, Walter F. and Harriett Miller (nee Robinson). Dear sister of Alice (Betts) Miller of Petrolia and the late John R. (Laddie) Miller (1921). Dear sister-in-law of the late Frank Miller (1993). Dear aunt of Peter and Linda Miller of Petrolia and Pat and George Wills of Dresden. Dear great aunt to David and Tracy Wills, Darren and Christal Wills and Matthew Miller and Erin Miller. Dear great great aunt to Jacklyn and Jordan. 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, March 23, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dean Adlam of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Petrolia, officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the CEE Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
Marjorie E. Hewitt
At her home on Thursday, March 25, 2004. MARJORIE HEWITT(nee Charlton), 78 years, of Petrolia. Loving wife of Tom Hewitt. Loved mother of Martin and Rita Hewitt, John and Heike Hewitt, Wayne and Mary Hewitt, Jim and Heather Hewitt, and Cheryl and Scott Daly all of Petrolia. Dear grandmother to Mark Hewitt, Julie and Mike Dubuque, Jeremy and Lee-Anne Hewitt, Shawn Hewitt, Jeff Hewitt, Nicky Hewitt, Jolene and Kevin Pedersen, and Tyler Daley. Loved Great Grandmother to Matthew, Noah, and Eric. Predeceased by her parents Jack (1980) and Violet (1985) and her bothers Tom Charlton (2003) and Reginald Charlton (1994). A private service of remembrance will be held with burial of cremated remains at Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent on line at www.needhamjay.com. Arrangements NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia (882-0100).
Marjorie Anderson
After a courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side, at C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Friday, March 26, 2004. Marjorie Anderson (nee Park), 79 years, of Petrolia. Loving wife of the late Donald Anderson (2003). Loved mother to Ann and Paul Zimmer of Chatham, Allan and Jennifer Anderson of Oil Springs, and the late Jim Anderson (1998) and daughter-in-law Tracy Anderson of Petrolia. Beloved grandmother to Jennifer and Kaitlyn Zimmer, Bradley Anderson, and Joseph, Lauren, and Mark Anderson. Dear sister to Marie and Lyle Steadman of Brigden and the late Max Park and sister-in-law Midge Park of Petrolia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Marjorie was graduate of 1948 class PGH, Chatham and later nursed for forty years C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 27, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Dean Adlam officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
James Smith
At his residence, on Thursday, April 9, 2004. James Smith, 76 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Syer)(1990). Dear father of Rob Smith of Camlachie, Debby Patterson of Alvinston, and Judy Smith of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Michael and Steven Patterson. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Lorne and Jessie Smith (nee Miller). Jim was a retired instrument mechanic from Polysar. Visitors will be recieved at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia on Monday, April 12, 2004 from 12 noon to 1:00 pm. followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dean Adlam of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment of cremated remainsin Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Ivadell Stewardson
At Fiddick's Nursing Home, Petrolia on Friday, April 9, 2004. Ivadell Stewardson (nee Gillatly)95 years, formerly of Wyoming. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Stewardson (1976). Predeceased by her parents James and Mary (nee Currah)Gillatly Dear mother of Winnafred and Douglas McEwen, Donna and Glenn Minielly, and Jim and Evelyn Stewardson all of Wyoming. Dear sister of the late Andrew and Annie Belle Gillatly. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St. Wyoming, where the funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 1:30 pm. Rev. Susan Samuel of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy memorial donation may be made by cheque to St. Andrew's Church, C.E.E. Hospital Foundation, or a charity of your choice.
Alex Graham
At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Monday, January 12, 2004. Alex Graham, 79 years, of Petrolia. Alex served his country in the R.C.A.F. and was a member of the Air Force Association and the Royal Legion Branch #216. Alex was a retired pipefitter with Local 663. Alex is survived by his girlfriend, Rita Smith of Sarnia and her granddaughter, Ashlee, his sister, Mora Grimes of Sarnia, his nieces and nephew, Mary Grimes-Henry and Lawrence Henry, Margaret Grimes and Jim and Terry Grimes, his great nieces and nephews, Andrea and Amy Henry and Jaime, Aaron and Ryan Grimes, his special buddy Pogie and the boys at 663. Special thanks to his “favourite” nurses at Bluewater Health – CEE Site and his Nelson St. neighbors. 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 complete funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 10 a.m. Father Dan Vere officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society for the fight against mesothelioma or the CEE Hospital Foundation.
Frances Lumley
LUMLEY - At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, January 17, 2004. FRANCES LUMLEY (nee Loxton), of Petrolia in her 81st years. Beloved wife of the late Stanley Lumley (1992). Dear mother of Louise Armstrong, Robert and Claire Lumley, Betty and Allen Wilson and Donald and Janet Lumley all of Petrolia and the late Daniel Lumley (1977). Dear sister of Helen Green of Chatham and the late Gord, Earl, Charlie, Allen, John and Clayton Loxton, Flora Richards, Eva Bowles, Dorothy Whitlock and Merle Bygrove. Dear sister-in-law of Norm and Lil Lumley of Sarnia. Also survived by fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Visitors will be received on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 from 12 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Kylie Marie McGrail
Lisa and Steve announce the birth of their precious angel, KYLIE MARIE McGRAIL, born January 17, 2004. She entered our lives prematurely and God took her to her special place on January 19, 2004. We are grateful for the time we were given to bond with Kylie, even though it was too short. Now she is heaven where she can be cuddled and loved by God, but she will live on in our hearts forever.
Even though Kylie was only with us for a short time, she touched the lives of her grandparents, Marg and Jim Scales and Lois and Joe McGrail, her uncles an aunts, Chris and Christine Scales, Mike and Karen McGrail, Jolene McGrail and Jordan McCallum and Matt McGrail and Erica Franz, her special cousins, Megan and Kevin McGrail, her great grandparents, Alice Scales, Velma and Mac Graham and Betty and Alex Wilkins, great great grandmother, Viola Fisher and numerous relatives and friends. Kylie has been united in heaven with great grandparents, Howard Scales and Catherine and John McGrail. A private funeral service will be held. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary cemetery , Wyoming. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the St. Joseph’s Health Care Foundation, London – Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com Arrangements by the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME (882-0100).
“When someone comes into our lives…
And they are too quietly and quickly gone,
They leave footprints on our hearts,
And their memory stays with us forever.”
Ferne Campbell
At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, January 25, 2004. FERNE CAMPBELL (nee Stonehouse), 81 years, of Wyoming. Beloved wife of Murray. Dear mother of Lynne and Jim Atkins and Sandra and Lawrence Capp all of Wyoming. Dear grandmother of Becky Loerts. Dear sister of Pat and Nina Stonehouse of Petrolia. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents, Joe and Lilly Stonehouse and step-mother, Mary Stonehouse. 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, January 28, 2004 at 11:00 a.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 CEE Hospital Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Dorothy Munroe
Peacefully, at her residence, on Sunday, January 25, 2004. Dorothy Munroe (nee McDermid) of Petrolia. Dear mother of Christine and Allan Phillips of Forest. Dear grandmother of Angela and Ken Williams, Theresa Phillips and Priscilla and Kingsley Hurlington. Dear great grandmother of Alvea and Quayse Hurlington. Dear sister of Helen and Jerry Millenaar of Sarnia and the late Arthur and Alan McDermid. Dear sister-in-law of Kay McDermid of Toronto and Ethelwynn McDermid of Vancouver. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Munroe was predeceased by her parents, the late Roy and Blanche McDermid. 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, January 28, 2004 at 1:30 p.m. 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 charity of your choice.
Anne LaPointe
At her home on Tuesday, January 27, 2004. Anne LaPointe, 42 years, of Petrolia. Loving wife of Mark Piggott. Beloved mother to Robb and Lacey Barber, Eric LaPointe, and Amie LaPointe and loving grandmother to Riley Barber and Tai-lye Wheeler. Loved daughter to Barb and her husband Don Broadbent of Chatham and sister to Deborah and Jim Seabourne, Roxanne Wilson, John and Carol Ann LaPointe, Penny LaPointe, and the late David LaPointe. Will be missed by mother-in-law Marie and Jim Clark, father-in-law Ken and Carol Piggott, and brother-in-law Mike Piggott and his fiancée Christine Wilton. Visitors will be received on Friday from 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 pm at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 11:00 am. Father Dan Vere as celebrant. As expressions of sympathy memorial donations may be made by cheque to Lambton County Developmental Services.
