It is with sadness in our hearts and joy to have had him in our lives, that we say a loving goodbye to our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Stan died peacefully on October 7, at Victoria Village Manor. He leaves to mourn his wife Elsie of 67 years. Daughter Dale Caranci (Mario) Nobleton, Sons Rick (Carolyn) Gore Bay, Manitoulin. Ron (Bonnie) Roatan Island, Hondurus. Randy (Tammie) Barrie. Daughter-in-law Lorraine Bobbette, Owen Sound. Grandchildren, Steven Caranci (Ann) Toronto. Richard Caranci (Sarah), Bond Head. Daniella Caranci Verberg (Evan), Toronto. Tamara Naylor (Jeff), Toronto. Adam Bobbette, Hong Kong. Jason, Brandon & Melissa Bobbette, Owen Sound. Step grandchildren Katerina Boyd Noble (Todd), Barrie. Chris Bellefeuille, Diane Walker, Barrie. Great grandchildren Sophia & Nathan Caranci, Toronto, Savannah Bobbette, Owen Sound. Step great grandchildren Austin, Kyle & Dawson Noble, Barrie, Rion Walker, Barrie. Brothers Murray, Toronto, Gerry (Alva), Barrie, Bob (Mary) Bracebridge. Sister Marion Sander (Carl), Gravenhurst. Many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Pauk and the staff at Mulcaster Mews and Victoria Village Manor for their love and compassion while he was in your care. Stan served with the R.C.A.F from 1940-1945 on returning to Barrie he joined the Barrie Public Utilities, where he worked for 37 years. He was an active member in the Grey & Simcoe Foresters, & Royal Canadian Legion. He spent countless hours volunteering with Barrie Minor Hockey and Boys Baseball. In keeping with Stans' wishes cremation has already taken place. There will be no funeral, a private family service will be held at a later date. Stan lived a long and happy life, always a smile for everyone. Many a time he found us a rainbow, when all we could see were clouds. God has him in his keeping, we have him, in our hearts. God Bless. Please remember him with a donation to a charity of your choice.
Walter Wilhelm
1922-11-04 to 2008-01-28
At Bluewater Health - Norman St. on Monday, January 28, 2008, WALTER FREDERICK WILHELM, age 85, of Sarnia, loving companion of the late Irene Clark. Dear father of Donna Johnston of Sarnia, Nancy White of Florida, John Wilhelm and his wife Franca of Oakville and Lori Williams and her husband Greg of Sarnia and 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brother of August (Augie) Wilhelm and his wife Ruth of Arizona and Margaret Stockie of New Hamburg and brother-in-law of Fran Wilhelm. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by a brother Bobby and sisters Helen and Loney. The Owner/Operator of Wilhelm Automotive Supply for many years, Walter loved spending his winters in the hot sun of Mexico for over 30 years. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Walter's life will he held from the Chapel of the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, January 31st at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (Cheques only please).
Gunn, William “Bill” Daniel
March 16, 1940 – October 6, 2012
William (Bill) Daniel Gunn, 72, of Bala, ON, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Saturday, October the 6th, 2012, at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. He was born in Toronto, ON, March 16th, 1940. He was married to Lynda and was survived by His children Tracey and her husband Scott, David, and Mike and his partner Sherry. He will be missed by his Grandchildren, Andrew, Brendan, Savanah, and Makayla, A celebration of life for Bill will be held at a later date.
Margaret Hill
1918-05-13 to 2008-03-25
At Marshall Gowland Manor on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, MARGARET (PEGGY) HILL nee PALMER, age 89, of Sarnia, Beloved wife of Frank William Hill. Dear mother of Geoffrey Ian Hill of Thunder Bay and Maureen Torma and her husband Steve of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Colin Torma and Robert Torma and his fiancé Nicole Johnson. Sister of Kenneth Palmer and Doris Puddifoot in England. Predeceased by parents Roy and Janet Palmer, sister Joan Moffatt and brother Roy Palmer. Born in England, Peggy has been a Sarnia resident for more than 50 years. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held from the Sarnia Evangelical Missionary Church, on Friday, March 28th at 11:00 am with Pastor Wayne Domm officiating. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements entrusted to the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME.
“A special thanks to the staff at Marshall Gowland Manor for their compassion and exceptional care of our mother over the last 8 years”.
Shirley Layne
November 25, 1956 to May 2, 2009
Suddenly at Four Counties Health Services - Newberry on Saturday, May 2, 2009, SHIRLEY (STEVENS) LAYNE, age 52 of Bothwell, dear wife of Cecil Layne, loving mother of Annette Henderson and Stanley and Sarah Nutt, grandmother of Michael, Samantha, Ashley, Julian, Alyssa and Alex. She was predeceased by her parents Arthur and Margery Stevens. Funeral services will be held from the D. J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME (102 N. Victoria St., Sarnia) on Wednesday, May 6th at 1:00 pm. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Tuesday between the hours of 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial gifts to the Heart & Stroke Foundation (cheques only please).
William Hobbs
1910-04-09 to 2008-04-03
At Afton Park Place on Thursday April 4, 2008 WILLIAM (BILL) HOBBS age 97 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Kennedy) Hobbs. Loving father of Janice Wilson and her husband David of Sarnia. Cherished grandfather of Cheryl Wilson of Kingston and Joel Wilson and his wife Carolyn of Salmonarm, B.C. and great-grandfather of Alexandra and Luke Wilson. Dear uncle of Bernice Smith and Berta Troutman of Cowansville, Quebec. Predeceased by a daughter Marilyn Hobbs and a grandson Greg Wilson. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday April 12th at 2:00 pm. from the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements entrusted to the D. J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME.
Clarence Gun-Munro
August 25, 1912 - January 19, 2009
GUN-MUNRO, Clarence George Wilson (1912-2009) - At the Woodhaven Long Term Care Residence, Markham on Monday, January 19, 2009, with grace and dignity after 96 years of living, loving and laughing! Clarence was blessed with good health, a great family and a kind heart. Although born in Brantford, he grew up on the Island of Grenada in the West Indies where he obtained a degree in Tropical Agriculture. An avid tennis player, he was the Island Men’s Singles Champion for 1943/44. In 1947 he returned to Canada with his family and settled in Woodstock. He worked as a machinist at Firestone Textiles for over 25 years. Clarence and his wife Sheila, both enjoyed successful tennis careers before joining the golf community with the Oxford Golf and Country Club / Craigowan. Clarence lost his beloved Sheila in 1985. He lived with family in Hamilton and King City before emigrating at age 87 to England, with his partner Irene. He returned to Canada at age 93 and had been well and active until recently. Missing him are his children, Raymond of Hamilton, Beverly of California and Ann Gun-Munro and son-in-law John Glaysher of Woodstock. Loved and missed by daughter-in-law Jane Gun-Munro, grandchildren Lyndsay, Matthew and Amanda and great granddaughter Autumn. Special brother to Margaret Williams and uncle to Liz Tapley, Rosalyn Saunders and the late Karen Monahan. Our Dad was the ultimate "Gentle" man. We will miss his smile. The family extends their thanks to the staff of the Woodhaven LTC Residence, especially the 4th floor Unionville staff, for their care and kindness. Friends will be received at the Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, 69 Wellington Street North, Woodstock on Saturday, January 31, 2009 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm for a Memorial Service in the chapel at 2:30 pm with Rev. Paul Owen officiating. Dad was a passionate animal lover and memorial donations to the OSPCA Oxford County Branch would be appreciated. Smith-LeRoy, (519) 537-3611.
Marie Shipman
February 14, 1939 to January 19, 2008
At Bluewater Health - Norman Site on Saturday, January 19, 2008, D. MARIE (CAMPBELL) SHIPMAN, age 68 of Sarnia, beloved wife of the late Jack Shipman and dear mother of Linda Brown, Gerry McAlpine and Todd Gatey and his wife Tara all of Sarnia. Loving grandmother of Elaine, Dave and his friend Carrie, Dylan, Andrew and Todd Jr. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Charlotte Boily and her husband John Paul and Rod Campbell and his wife Angela, both of Eagle River, ON. Pre-deceased by a grandson Derek Gatey, Mrs. Shipman was born at Dryden, ON and had resided in Sarnia for most of her life. Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association
(Cheques only please). Arrangements entrusted to the D. J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME.
