At his residence on Friday, February 13, 2004. JAMES C. (JIM) COTTERILL, 71 years, of Wyoming. Beloved husband of Suzanne (nee Morin) Dear father of Dale and John Cribbon of Harriston, Tom and Linda Cotterill of Sarnia, Lynne and Dave Beer of Bright’s Grove, Susan and Dave Brooks of Wyoming and Cindy and Dave Smith of Camlachie. Dear brother of Ralph and Dorcas Dolbear and their daughter Terri of Wyoming. Dear step-father of Robert Lecours of Cambridge and Jacqueline Lecours of Sarnia. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and aunts and uncles. Predeceased by his mother, Nora Dolbear (1994) and step-father, Harry Dolbear (1994). 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 complete funeral service will be held on Monday, February 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
Al Walsh
WALSH - Suddenly, on Friday, February 13, 2004. AL “KNOBBIE” WALSH, of Petrolia. Born in 1926 inGrand Falls, Newfoundland, Al served his country as a paratrooper during World War 2 with the Nova Scotia Highlanders and with the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Korean conflict. Al was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Canadian Corp. Al had worked for Canada Bread, Daifo Construction and had owned Oxford Variety in London. He resided at R.R.#1, Brigden from 1978 to 1998, where he worked at C.I.L., Sarnia Jail and with his wife Marie, operated Marie’s Restaurant on Highway 80 in Brigden. Beloved husband of 44 years of Marie (nee Lester). Predeceased by his parents, Dennis and Ellen Walsh, one sister and three brothers, all in Newfoundland. Also survived by 32 nieces and nephews. Al will be sadly missed by family and friends, especially Roufus, Buttons, Blackie. Visitors will be received on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, where the complete funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #216 will hold a memorial service on Monday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Sarnia Humane Society.
Lyle Powell
POWELL - At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004. LYLE “TUNNEY” POWELL, 73 years, of Petrolia. Loving partner to the late Margaret Salisbury (2003). Dear father to Lyle and Doreen Powell of Petrolia and Rick and Carol Powell of Oil Springs and step-father to Mary Ellen and Earl Howes of Petrolia. Loving grandfather to Angel, Bobbi Jo, Sean, Becky, Jesse, and Justin Powell and step grandfather to Bonnie and Jim Clouatre and Jeff Howes and eight great grandchildren. Will be missed by a sister Thelma Loop of Tupperville. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. Interment of cremated remains will take place at Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association, or the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Lucille Fortune
FORTUNE; Thelma Lucille (nee Christopher), at Petrolia, Ontario, on February 16, 2004. Mrs. Thelma Lucille Fortune, 88 years, formerly of Mississauga and Jackson, Mississippi Beloved wife of the late James Herman Fortune and the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Tom H. Christopher of Jackson Mississippi. She is survived by Mr. Fortune’s son Bobby M. Fortune of Gainesville, Georgia and his daughter Martha Pugh and her husband Rev. James E. Pugh of Flomaton. Alabama. Mrs. Fortune served as secretary of Cooksville United Church and secretary-treasurer of the Auxiliary of the Sheridan Villa Nursing Home. She later served her Lord in choir, in Bible teaching, and administration of Lorne Park Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at Lorne Park Baptist Church, 1500 Indian Road, Mississauga, on Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Jackson Mississippi. Arrangements by the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia (519-882-0100).
Mary-Lou Lush
MARY LOUISE (MARY-LOU) LUSH (nee Flynn), 80 years, of Petrolia, passed away peacefully, at Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, April 18, 2004. Beloved wife of John Lush. Dear mother of Carolyn and her husband Stephen Runowski of Burlington, Heather and her husband John Welsh of Barrie, Suzannne and her husband Blair Jameson of Sarnia and Kevin Lush and his wife Collette of Kitchener and grandmother to Kevin and Michael Runowski, Christine and Jack Welsh and Bruce and Melissa Jameson. Sister to Anne and Don MacDonell, Nancy and Fred Kessell, Judy and Don Skarratt, David and Elizabeth Flynn and the late Peggy and Bob Brodie. Predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Loretta Flynn. Visitors will be received on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia. Following cremation, Mrs. Lush’s cremated remains will be interred in Fairview cemetery , Niagara Falls. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the CNIB or the charity of your choice. Memories and condolences may be sent on-line at www.needhamjay.com Thank you to all the staff at Bluewater Health – CEE Site for their excellent care.
Keith Racher
After a long struggle with cancer at Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Friday, April 23, 2004. Keith Racher, 74 years, of Petrolia. Loving father of Brian and Jane Racher of Brigden and their children Katie and Cody; Nancy and Bob Matheson of Sarnia, and their children Tim, Jennifer, and the late Wanda(1973); Donna and John Klapak of Oil Springs and there children Jackie, Julie, John, and the late Jamie(2001). Loved great grandfather of Noah Young and Shelby Matheson. Dear brother of Glen and Isabell Racher, Stan Racher, Bob and Marion Racher, Shirley and Eric Symington, Dorothy and Ross Font, Betty Dykeman, Fran and Gord Holmes, and the late Grant Racher. Special friend of Helen Smith of Petrolia. Predeceased by his parents Harland and Hazel Racher. Visitors will be received on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Monday, April 26, 2004 at 11:00 am. Father Dan Vere officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Wray Simpson
In Petrolia, on Tuesday, May 4, 2004. WRAY SIMPSON, 68 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Atkinson). Dear father of Cheryl and Jack Churcher of Inwood, and Jeff and Karen Simpson and Jill and Mike Mundy all of Petrolia. Dear grandfather of Cody, Riley, Whitney and Bailey Simpson and Rod, Emma and Mya Mundy. Dear brother of Shirley and Frank Peaslee of Sarnia, Gertrude Hall of Kitchener, Audrey and Cecil Armstrong of Sarnia, Edna and Glen Annett and Maxine and Ross Helps all of Petrolia and the late Jim Simpson and Lois Tinney. Dear brother-in-law of Debbie and Ed Reinhart of Sarnia and Rick and Beth Atkinson of Petrolia. Also predeceased by his parents, Cecil and Annie Simpson. Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia where the funeral service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11:00 am. Rev. Sandra Durrant 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.
Donna Dobbin
At Bluewater Health, Mitton St., Sarnia, on Friday, May 7, 2004. DONNA DOBBIN (nee Simpson), 70 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of Bill. Dear mother and grandmother of Gary and Millie Dobbin of Petrolia and their children Nicole and Billy, Vaughn Dobbin of Petrolia, Ruth and Dave White of Inwood and their children, Mellisa and Durwood Little and Curtis White and Mark and Stacey Dobbin of Oil Springs and their daughters, Brittany, Brandy, Kelsey and Karly. Dear sisters of Verna and Jim Johnson of Appin and the late Murray Simpson and Marion and Wilbert Knight. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitors will be received on Sunday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Judy Campbell and Rev. Ralph Meiszinger officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Health Foundation (London), the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Leo Payne
At Bluewater Health – CEE Site, Petrolia, on Tuesday, May 4, 2004. LEO PAYNE, 75 years, of Wyoming. Leo was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Nellie Payne and a brother, Cliff Payne. He is survived by a nephew, Jack Payne of Olds, AB and his children Sherry and Ryan. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating.
Lois Anne Wagner
At St. Joseph’s Health Centre, London, on Sunday, May 9, 2004. LOIS ANNE WAGNER (nee Shain), 62 years, of Wiarton and formerly of Oil City. Beloved wife of Lyle. Dear mother of Brian and Colleen Wagner of Oil Springs, Bernie and Cindy Wagner of Wiarton, Kim and John Limb of Petrolia and the late Blair Wagner (1964). Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Bill Stephenson, Chad and Wade Wagner, Cody, Cory and Alicia Wagner and Kyle, Darian and Mackenzie Limb. Dear great grandmother of Brice Stephenson. Dear sister of Colleen and Claire Jardine of Petrolia. Marg MacTavish of London and Carl Shain of Toronto. Visitors will be received at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Perry of Oil City United Church officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Minnie Lemoine
At Sumac Lodge, Sarnia, on Monday, May 10, 2004. Minnie Lemoine (Gatecliff) (nee Garnett), 107 years, formerly of Petrolia and Oil City. Beloved husband of the late John Gatecliff (1943) and Wesley Lemoine (1982). Dear mother of Ruby Farr of Brigden, Alice Newman of Corunna, Shirley Carroll of Wabeshene, Irene and Ron Edwards of Sarnia, Doreen Schnurr of Mississauga and the late Cecil and Jack Gatecliff, Bessie Hawke and Anna Mae Oliver. Also survived by 43 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Predeceased by several brothers and sisters. 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 13, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Sandra Durrant officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the CEE Hospital Foundation.
Dean Edgar
In London, on Monday, February 14, 2005. Dean Edgar, 38 years, of London and formerly of Petrolia. Dean will be missed by his parents Mait and Mary (nee Bowman) Edgar of Petrolia, his brothers Brian and Janet Edgar of Brigden and Barry and Mary Jo Edgar of Petrolia, his sisters Brenda Edgar of Clinton, Beverley and Mike Park of Petrolia, and Dianne Edgar of London, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In respect of Dean’s wishes, a private family funeral service will be held. Those wishing to honor Dean’s memory are asked to consider donations (by cheque) to the Window Restoration Fund at St. Paul’s United Church, Petrolia, the London Regional Cancer Centre or the charity of your choice and may contact the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia at 519-882-0100.
Grace Lillian Fulton
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, January 1, 2006. GRACE LILLIAN FULTON (nee Molson), 81 years, of Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia and formerly of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Alex Fulton (1978). Dear mother of Connie and John Jepson of Vancouver, BC, Terry and Barbara Fulton of Petrolia, Brian Fulton of Sarnia and Sandra and Gary Gow of Cranbrook, BC. Dear grandmother of Heather, Jason, Shaun and Christopher Fulton and step-grandmother of Adrienne, Erica and Andrew Warder. Dear sister of Melville and Marie Molson of Pembroke, Barbara and Bob Erb of Kingston and Joan Molson of Ottawa. Predeceased by a daughter-in-law, Patricia Fulton (1994). The funeral service will be held at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation from 12:30 p.m. to service time. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Gibson will officiate. Interment in Lakeview cemetery , Sarnia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the St. Paul’s United Church Building Fund.
Neil Miner
At North Lambton Rest Home, Forest, on Monday, October 31, 2005. Neil Miner, 86 years, formerly of Enniskillen Twp. Beloved husband of Vera (Williamson) Miner. Dear step father to Ronald and Phyllis Williamson and Allan and Chris Williamson all of Forest and Diane and Henri Huneault and Marian Williamson and Bob Burdett all of Burlington. Beloved uncle to Ethel Miner-Clare and Sanford Clare, Pat and David Milliken, Charles and Nancy Miner, John and Laurel Miner, Darlene Walker, Janice and Jim Baker and Paul Miner. Dear “Uncle Neil” to 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Predeceased by brothers Stewart (2001), Herbert (1999) and Lloyd (1991). 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, November 3, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Judy Campbell of Shiloh United Church officiating. Interment in Alvinston cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Mission Services Fund of the United Church of Canada or the Lambton United Church Centre.
Marion Hansgen
MARION ELIZABETH HANSGEN (nee Hill), 54 years, of Lanark, died peacefully at Perth Hospital, on October 29, 2005. Marion will be missed by her daughter, Heather and her husband Chris McLaren of Perth, her father Owen Hill and his wife Pauline (Kelly) of Petrolia, her sister, Sheila Hill of Toronto and the Kelly family, Dan and Lorain Kelly of Ottawa, Joyce Kelly and Bruce McLeod of Toronto, Judy and Charlie Duncan of Watford, Debbie and Wayne Dupuis and Dennis and Cheryl Kelly all of Petrolia. Marion grew up in Petrolia, leaving to attend Conestoga College in Kitchener. Marion was an avid gardener. She worked for the Lanark Era Newspaper until ill health forced her to a quieter life. A service to celebrate Marion’s life will be held at the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia, on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Brian Shoesmith officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia will follow. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Lanark Public Union Library, George St., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 or the charity of your choice.
Melanie Dawn Brooks
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Thursday, November 3, 2005. MELANIE BROOKS (nee Gabovic), 49 years, of Wyoming and formerly of Petrolia, after several years of challenge with cancer. Beloved wife of Ivan. Dear mother of Donny and Jennifer Campbell and Jessica Brooks all of Petrolia. Dear Nana to Ashley, D.J., and Dustin Campbell. Dear sister of Margo Coulbeck and George Rosema of Wyoming. Will be missed by her cousins Barb Colley of Petrolia and Judy Hyatt of Sault Ste. Marie and her sons Lamar and Scott. Predecease by her parents Bonnie Gabovic (1997) and Ray Wagner (2003) and her grandmother Merle Reid (2002). 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 7, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Mr. David Dunn 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 Canadian Cancer Society.
Ernie Higgins
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Ernie Higgins of Wyoming. Beloved husband of Hazel (nee Shea). Dear father of Karen and Lionel St. Denis of Watford, Linda and Brad Williams of Sarnia and Debbie and George Klazinga of Wyoming. Dear grandfather of Jeff and Kevin St. Denis and Heather and Ryan Klazinga. Dear brother-in-law of Elsie Jones (the late Bill) of Watford, the late Harold Shea and his wife Ila Shea Muxlow of Sarnia and the late Wesley Shea and his wife Shirley of Plymouth, MI. Predeceased by his parents, Roy and Edna (nee Whitehead) Higgins. Ernie was a retired City of Sarnia Fire Fighter with over 31 years of service and a long time member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #388, Wyoming. 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 R.C.L. Br. #388, Wyoming will hold a memorial service at 6:45 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Wyoming Baptist Church, Broadway St., Wyoming, on Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Dr. David Bonney officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
