Peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2014 in her 84th year. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by husband Leslie. Dearly loved by daughter Carolyn and her husband Randy Milburn and granddaughter Lesley.
A Celebration of Margaret’s Life will take place at a later date. May she forever rest in peace.
Richard Schinkel
April 18th, 1938 to January 14th, 2008
At Bluewater Health - Mitton St. on Monday, January 14, 2008, RICHARD ARDEN SCHINKEL, age 69, of Sarnia, beloved husband of Victoria (Perozak) Schinkel. Dear father of Richard Schinkel Jr. and his wife Patricia of Ottawa, Carol Ann Gayle of Port Elgin and Laura Shand and her husband Tim of Sarnia. Loving grandfather of Ashley, Jordan, Avery, Kelsey, Joshua, John and Katie and great grandfather of Jackson. Brother of Irwin and his wife Jan of London and Adeline Trapp of St. Catharines. Predeceased by parents Fredrick and Carol Schinkel and sister Anita Kuester. A longtime Imperial Oil Ltd. contractor, Mr. Schinkel was retired from SNC Lavalin and was a Sarnia resident for 40 years. Cremation. A memorial service will be held from the Chapel of the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, January 17th at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd (Cheques only please).
LUEDEMANN, Irmgard
With profound sadness, the family announces Irmgard’s passing on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, Ontario, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Kurt for 62 years. Loving “Mutti” of Helga Luedemann (Michael Kewell) and beloved “Oma” to Krista (Kyle) and Kendal (Steve). Dearest sister of Christa (Heinz) Hansen and recently deceased brother Wilhelm “Willy” (Mona) Schulz. Warmheartedly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. She was a life-time honourary member of Club Rheingold and will be fondly remembered by all of her friends from the association. At Irmgard’s request, cremation has taken place. Her passion for the beauty that flowers gave to offer was always apparent in her gardens, therefore , a Celebration of Life will be held at her favourite time of year, when spring blooms. In memoriam, contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Mary Hillman
April 12, 1938 to December 5, 2007
At Bluewater Health - Norman Site on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, MARY JEAN (MANNING) HILLMAN, age 69, of Sarnia, beloved wife of the late George Edward Hillman and dear mother of Kenneth Manning, Randy Hillman, Jack Hillman and his wife Kim, Brian Hillman and his wife Debbie, Mary Ann Charlton and her husband Dale, Ron Hillman and his wife Hope and Lee Hillman and his wife Donna all of Sarnia. Also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear friend of Gary Randall. A lifelong Sarnia resident Mrs. Hillman was pre-deceased by a brother Thomas Manning. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the D. J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Friday, December 7th. at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Mayhew-Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Thamesville. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Palliative Care Unit of Bluewater Health (cheques only, please).
Maria Haler
September 5, 1927 to January 21, 2008
At Bluewater Health - Mitton Site on Monday, January 21, 2008, MARIA (ROZMAN) HALER, age 80, of Point Edward, beloved wife of the late Joseph Haler (1992). Dear mother of Silvia Freer and her husband Terry of Ohio and Marian Strangway and her husband William of Point Edward. Loving grandmother of Tanya Taylor (Steve), Pauline Grant (Mike), Erica Freer (Tim Stothers), Ken Strangway (Lisa) and Jeff Strangway. Great grandmother of Wade, Katelyn and Brandon Alexander, Chloe Taylor, Nolan and Devon Grant, and Madison, Graci and Rease Stothers. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral prayers and service will be celebrated from the Chapel of the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Friday, January 25th at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated (Cheques only please).
LUNN, Adam (Jim) James
passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on December 29, 2013 at the age of 87. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by wife Edith. Dearly loved by children John (Valorie), Phillip, Christine (Rob), and Douglas. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Jimmy, Mandy, Clayton, A.J., Sarah, Bobby, Lisa, Terri, Greg and Eric, and great-grandchildren Carson, Ryan, Lauryn, Cooper, Jake, Carter, and Halle. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Jim leaves behind his two devoted canine companions Dutchess, and Ali.
As per Jim’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life on January 11, 2014 from 1-5 P.M. at the Alliston Legion. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations to the Alliston Legion or Alliston Foodbank www.communityoutreach.ca/service/good-shepherd-food-bank-alliston-inc would be appreciated by the family.
Forsberg, Ralph
Ralph Forsberg of Barrie, ON, formerly of Kapuskasing, ON, passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday December 29th, 2013 with his wife and daughters at his side. He was born December 4th, 1932 in Kapuskasing to the late Birger and Ruth Forsberg. He worked for Spruce Falls Pulp and Paper Mill in Kapuskasing. He enjoyed euchre, golf and time with family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife, Isabelle of 34 years, a baby daughter and sister Ethel. Ralph is survived by his wife, Louise, son Ralph Jr. of Kapuskasing (Allison), and daughters Karla Desjardins of Brockville (Greg) and Erica Hayward of London (Mike) as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by his 5 grandchildren: Carling Forsberg, Erik and Brayden Desjardins, and Brennan and Markus Hayward. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation ww.heartandstroke.com or the Alzheimer’s society www.alzheimer.ca. A celebration of life to be held in Kapuskasing will be announced at a later date.
Ballantyne, Carol
Ballantyne (C) Carol Ballantyne, of Barrie, died on Dec. 30, 2013, in the loving care of her family at Hospice Simcoe in Barrie. She was 62.
Born in Kirkland Lake, ON, on Dec. 7, 1951, Carol was first and foremost a loving and nurturing mother and grandmother.
She graduated from Kirkland Lake Collegiate and Vocational Institute in 1968 and soon after graduation began working at the Northern Ontario School of Nursing as a secretary.
After marrying her high school sweetheart in 1970 she began planning for the family she knew she was meant to raise. Her family eventually grew to three sons and five grandchildren, her pride and joy.
Carol and her family would live in communities from coast to coast and she managed to successfully combine homemaking, parenting and jobs in various fields, from a law office and at Nicholson Catholic high school in Belleville to a newspaper in New Glasgow, finishing with a career as an accident benefits adjuster for Wawanesa Insurance in Barrie.
She enjoyed arts and crafts and was a talented artist, an avid gardener, a seamstress who made clothes for her children, and an excellent cook and baker.
Travel was a major enjoyment and she was able to visit England, several islands in the Caribbean, Mexico and parts of the U.S. from the southwest to New England, a favourite destination, visiting it again only four months ago.
Carol was, unfortunately, also forced to deal with numerous health issues during her life. She had more than 20 surgeries, was diagnosed with lupus and fibromyalgia five years ago, and had chronic bowel obstructive disease which led to her being fed intravenously for the past 18 months. Then in September she was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Carol was predeceased by her parents Ken and Olive (Leroux) Scarr, her brother Ryan Scarr (Kelly Davis) and sister Faye Fiebig (Richard).
She is survived by the family she nurtured: her husband of 43 years Lee Ballantyne; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and Paula of Barrie, Christopher and Laurie of Barrie and Steven and Cynthia of Keswick. Five adored grandchildren, Joshua, Alyssa, Claire, Mackenzie and Megan also survive.
Also surviving are four sisters and brothers-in-law: Diane and Vic Andrews of Georgetown, Judy and Mike Tataryn of Barrie, Linda and Barry Emack of Burlington and Claudette and Kirk Myelde of Wendover, ON. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral arrangements are by Peaceful Transition Inc. Cremation will be followed by a celebration of Carol's wonderful life at Liberty North, 100 Caplan Dr., Unit 1, Barrie, on Sunday, Jan. 5, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
As expressions of sympathy and love for Carol, in lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Simcoe www.hospicesimcoe.ca would be appreciated by the family.
