Peacefully, surrounded by her loving daughters, at Bluewater Health, C.E.E, Site, Petrolia, on Saturday, November 12, 2005. Josephine Marie “Jody” Tait (nee White) of Petrolia, in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband, Francis (1986), daughter, Elizabeth Thompson (1976), son Robert (1996) and a granddaughter, Laura Froud (1996). Also predeceased by her parents Concetta Sabatino and Patrick Bianco (White), her sisters, Isabelle Dever, Marguerite Quackenbush, Anne Merkley and brother Dominic White. Loving mother to Diane and Robin Creeden of Peterborough, Patricia and John Froud of St. Marys and Mary Jo and Barry Edgar of Petrolia. Also survived by her son-in-law, Delmar Thompson and his wife Karen of Petrolia and her daughter-in-law Pat Tait Mitro and her husband Matt of Sarnia. Also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer, Paul (Jennifer) and Leslie Creeden, Heather, Jeffrey and Jason Thompson, Geordie and Melissa (Mark) Tait, Julie (Sean), Matthew and Janet Froud, Christopher (Danielle), Gregory, Scott and Lindsay Edgar and her great grandchildren, Abigail and Jacob Creeden. Mrs. Tait was a lifetime member of St. Philip’s C.W.L. Jody was endeared to many, young and old, through her presence and her kindness. Remembered by many for her commitment to family and community. Visitors will be received on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Philip’s Church, Petrolia, on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery , Wyoming. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or Lambton County Developmental Services.
Robert Fairbank
In Tucson, Arizona, on Monday, December 26, 2005. Robert Fairbank, 90 years, of Tucson, Arizona. Beloved husband of Elnora. Dear father of Erin Fairbank of Peoria, Arizona. Also survived by a niece, Sylvia Fairbank and a nephew, Charles Fairbank. Predeceased by his parents, Charles Oliver and Clara Fairbank, and a brother, Charles O. Fairbank (1982) and his wife Jean (1998). The funeral service for the late Robert Fairbank will be held at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, on Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev.Brian Shoesmith will officiate. Interment in the family plot at Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia.
Elizabeth Menzies
At Bluewater Health – Mitton Site, on Saturday, December 31, 2005. Elizabeth (Betty) Menzies (nee West), 80 years, of Petrolia. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Canon George Menzies (2001). Dear mother of Anne and Brian Jacques, Rob and Cindy Menzies, John and Denise Menzies and David and Leanne Menzies all of Petrolia and Ted and Darcy Menzies of Hamilton. Dear grandmother of Bill Koncovy, Steven and Jen Koncovy, Rebecca and Randy Napper, Jen Jacques and Joel Weed, Matt, Alex, Heather, Eric, Sara, Nicole, Courtney, Jamie and Scott Menzies and Denise and Brian Bugler, and Eric and Christine Huet and the late Jordan Menzies. Dear great grandmother of Julia Koncovy, Jorja Koncovy and Lauren Napper and the late Nathan Koncovy. Also predeceased by her brothers, Edward, John and Herbert West. Mrs. Menzies served her community with her involvement with the Christ Anglican Church, the C.E.E. Hospital Auxiliary, the Margaret Stokes Chapter of the I.O.D.E., a founding member Petrolia Minor Hockey Mothers and a avid supporter of Petrolia Minor Sports and as the founder and coordinator of the community’s Christmas for Everyone program for 25 years. Visitors will be received on Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia. The funeral service will be held at Christ Anglican Church, Petrolia on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 11:00 a.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 C.E.E. Hospital Foundation, the Children’s Health Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Andre Chartier
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Wednesday, January 26, 2005. Andre Chartier, 60 years, of Wyoming. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Lyon) Dear father of Tina and Robert McKinley of St. Clement. Dear grandfather of Devin and Miranda. Dear brother of Lise and Bob Palframen of Welland, Nicky and Jerry Cole of Sarnia, Helen and Danny O’Brien of Wallaceburg, Teresa and Norm Munro of Sarnia, Jeannette and Charlie Masefield of Wallaceburg and Ray and Tracy Chartier of Sarnia. Visitors will received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St., Wyoming. The funeral mass will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church, Wyoming on Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 11:00 Fr. Dan Vere officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary cemetery , Wyoming. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Salvation Army.
Elwood Hyatt
At Trillium Villa Nursing Home, Sarnia, on Saturday, January 29, 2005. ELWOOD (SHORTY) HYATT, 85 years, formerly of Inwood. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Lloyd) (1989). Dear father of Mary Allison and the late Keith (1993) of Sarnia and Marlene and Ron Carroll of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Karen and Shawn Georges of Port Huron and Darryl Allison of Wyoming. Dear brother of Bernice and the late Mac Spearman of Guelph, Marion and the late Robert Routley of Sarnia, Lois and Roger Kettle of Chatham, Tom and the late Margaret Hyatt of Petrolia, the late Robert (2003) and Rene Hyatt of Sarnia, the late John (2003) and Dorothy Hyatt of Petrolia, the late Alfred (2003) and Katherine Hyatt of Petrolia and the late Keith (1992) and the late Helen Hyatt of Dresden. Also survived by four great grandchildren. 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, February 1, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Jim Kettle officiating. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Inwood United Church.
Helen Symington
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Sunday, January 30, 2005. HELEN SYMINGTON (nee Houghton), 78 years, formerly of Camlachie. Beloved wife of the late Jim Symington (1991). Dear mother of Terry and Sharon Symington of Camlachie, Brian and Susan Symington of Petrolia and Gayle and Robert Siddall of Essex. Dear grandmother of Jeremy and Amy Symington and Justin and Megan Symington and the late Ryan Symington (1983). Dear sister of Bill and Elaine Houghton of Wyoming, Norma and Don Whitely of Wyoming and the late Jeane Houghton (1982). 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, February 2, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Joe Wynne of Camlachie United Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains in Wyoming cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada.
George Watson
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. GEORGE WATSON, 79 years, of Oil Springs. Beloved husband of the late Elma (nee Bridges) (2001). Dear father of Larry and Sharon Watson of Oil Springs and Murray and Maxine Watson of Watford. Dear grandfather of Tina and Greg Bernetic of Peace River, AB, Gary Watson and Jane of Sarnia, Dale and Trish Watson of Sarnia and Wade Watson of Watford. Dears great grandfather of Misty, Alycia, Dominic, Sydney, Garnet, Daniel and Alexis. Dear brother of Betty and Tom Guffey of Triangle, VI, Marian Anderson of Collingwood, Elsie and Robert Morrison of Sarnia, Linda and Hank Klodnicki of Huntsville and the late Bill Watson (2001) and his wife Bernice of Sarnia and the late James Watson (1969). George was predeceased by his parents, George (1951) and Retta (nee Wagner) (1982) and step-father Vaughn (Doc) Miller (2001). 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, October 15, 2005 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Mark Perry officiating. Interment in Oil Springs cemetery. The Alexandra Masonic Lodge #158 A.F.& A.M. will hold a memorial service on Friday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation.
Murray Campbell
At Bluewater Health – C.E.E. Site, Petrolia, on Wednesday, October 12, 2005. MURRAY CAMPBELL, 84 years, of Wyoming. Beloved husband of the late Ferne (nee Stonehouse) (2004). Dear father of Lynne and Jim Atkins and Sandra and Lawrence Capp all of Wyoming. Dear grandfather of Becky Loerts. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Murray was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Grace Campbell (nee Thornicroft), his brother, Lloyd (1988) and sisters, Dorothy Campbell (1918) and Helen Wilkins (1992). Visitors will be received on Friday, 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 Saturday, October 15, 2005 and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Ernest Herron officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. Murray was along-time member of the Plympton- Wyoming Agricultural Society. 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.
Norman Nelles
At Bluewater Health – Norman Site, Sarnia, on Sunday, October 23, 2005. NORMAN NELLES, 85 years, formerly of Hornepayne. Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Witt) of Petrolia. Dear father of Roger of Markdale, James and Diane of Holland Centre, Sharron and Tom Harrison of Aurora, Gary and Judy of Petrolia, Murray of Sarnia, Nancy and Dan Patkau of Hornepayne, Kim and Diane of Petrolia, Darlene Hockenhull and Larry Wilson of Inwood, Susan and Ira Windover of Petrolia, Bill and Lorna of Haggersville, Sherry and Tim Smith of Windsor, Tammy and Ron Bishop of Durham and Paulette and Gerald Mackie of Hornepayne. Dear brother of Frank Nelles of Orillia and Hazel Millhouse of Hamilton. Also survived by 39 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. 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 on Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Hillsdale cemetery , Petrolia. The R.C.L. Branch #216, Petrolia, will hold a memorial service on Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Bluewater Health Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton.
Ross Vokes
At Bluewater Health – Mitton Site, on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. Ross Vokes, 82 years, of Petrolia. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Machan) and the late Betty (nee Freer)(1983). Dear father of Bruce and Sue Vokes of Petrolia, Tom Vokes and the late Chris (2005), Brian Vokes, and Bonnie Tyrrell and Bob Tower all of Port Elgin. Dear grandfather of Kevin, Brad, Todd, and Adam Vokes, Tim Tyrrell, Tammy Looy, and Trevor and Troy Patterson. Dear great grandfather of Anslea, Justin, Brandon, Taylor, Maddison, Shane, and Sydney. Dear brother of Ralph and Grace Vokes of Port Lambton, Doris and Harry Squire of Courtney, B.C., Margaret and Ron Curts of Forest, Marion and Ritchie Smith of Wyoming, and the late Kathleen (infant), John (2000) and Maurice (2004) and his wife Dorothea of Wiarton. Ross was a veteran of World War II, serving his country overseas with the 1st Canadian Car Company. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #388, Wyoming, the Bruce Masonic Lodge #341 (Tiverton), the Mocha Shrine Club and the Legion of Honor. Ross was a retired crane operator with the Operating Engineers Local #793. 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, October 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. David Bonney officiating. Interment in Wyoming cemetery. The R.C.L. Branch #388 will hold a memorial service on Friday at 6:45 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of your choice.
