Born in Cornwall On, passed away peacefully in Barrie’s Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on October 25, 2012 at 80 years of age. Beloved husband to Mary Helen (nee McIntyre) for 54 wonderful years. Loving father of Lorena Joan and Donna Lynn. Grandfather to Renee and Julien Laferriere. Survived by sister Joan and pre-deceased by his brother Roy. Ron was a former employee of the Canadian Pacific Railway for 37 years and a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 57. As per Ron’s wishes cremation has taken place, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society www.cancer.ca
Dicks, Josephine
passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Mill Creek Care Centre October 24, 2012. Lovingly remembered by her 8 children, many grandchildren & great grandchildren, sister, extended family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A public Celebration of Jo’s Life will be announced at a later date. Many thanks to the staff at Mill Creek Care Centre for their exceptional compassion and care provided to Jo and her family. Donations if desired, may be made to Mill Creek Care Centre 286 Hurst Dr. Barrie, ON L4N 0Z3.
Fredriksen, Hans James
Fredriksen, Hans James - Hans went peacefully, on October 16, 2012, after a brave fight with lung cancer. Hans passed away at Hospice Simcoe, Barrie, Ontario in his 63rd year. Dear father to Hayley (Gerard), Paul, Lara and of Lindsay. Proud grandfather to Paige, Connor, Kaitlyn and Trinity. Cremation has been through Peaceful Transition. A private family function will be held in Hans’s memory. If desired, donations may be made to Hospice Simcoe or the Cancer Society in Hans’s memory.
Mildred McDonald
1924-01-15 to 2007-10-05
At Bluewater Health-Norman site on Friday October 5, 2007, MILDRED R. (Gravelle) McDONALD age 83 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of Al McDonald and dear mother of Jim and Doug McDonald of London. Grandmother to Jimmy McDonald and his companion Alana Moreland of Victoria B.C.. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Grace Gravelle, brothers Alfred and Russell Gravelle and sisters Aileen Rowe and Daphne Park. Mildred retired from Polysar after 22 yrs service and was a member of the S.G.&C.C. and the I.O.D.E. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held from the chapel of the D. J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Thursday October 11th at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am until time of service. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Sarnia Humane Society (Cheques only please.)
Ellen Jamieson
July 26, 1921 to November 7, 2007
At Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, ELLEN M. JAMIESON, age 85, of Sarnia. She will be missed by “her Girls” Linda Crooks, Sylvia Gardner and Mary Yorke and her many friends in the Teaching profession. A Sarnia resident since 1949, Ellen was a longtime member of St. Paul’s United Church and former member of the choir and the Rainbow Singers. She enjoyed her music and loved to travel. Ellen was born in Sombra Township and retired from teaching with the Lambton County School Board in 1976 after 36 years of service. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME, 102 N. Victoria St., Sarnia, on Saturday, November 10th at 10:30am. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg. Friends may visit at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, Sarnia Humane Society or St. Paul’s United Church (Cheques only please.)
Susan Peters Szabo
July 1, 1909 - May 17, 2007
Visitation: Sunday, May 20, 2007 2:00 - 4:00 pm Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home
Funeral Service: Monday, May 21, 2007 10:00 am Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home
Cremation followed by Interment: Presbyterian Cemetery, Woodstock
Memorial Donations: Charity of Your Choice
Janet Canfield
November 15, 1915 - January 25, 2009
CANFIELD – Peacefully at Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday, January 25, 2009, Janet R. Canfield (nee Thompson) of Woodstock at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband H. J. “Jack” Canfield (1986) and her son John Canfield, age 13, (1959). Survived by her loving daughter Margaret Paquette (Patrick) of Baltimore, MD, grandchildren John Paquette of Baltimore, MD, and Hilary Leoni (Oliver) of Verona, NJ, and her triplet great grandchildren Abigail, Owen, and Isabela. She will also be missed by her nephew David Stevenson and family of Ottawa, and her dear friend Pam Gray of Innerkip. A private family service will be held. Cremation followed by a spring interment at the Anglican Cemetery. For those who wish, memorial donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be arranged through Smith-LeRoy Funeral Home, (519) 537-3611.
Frederick Stothers
October 25th, 2007 to November 5th, 2007
At his residence on Monday, November 5th, 2007, FREDERICK (TED) THOMAS STOTHERS, age 66 of Sarnia. Beloved father to Tom Stothers and Ted Jr. Stothers. Cherished grandfather to Katie and Nadine Stothers. Loving son to Donalda Stothers. He is survived by his brothers, Denny, John, Jim, and sisters, Gayle, Ann, Beth and Kay. Frederick will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Frederick (Ted) Sr. Stothers (1983). Funeral Services will be held from the Chapel of the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Saturday, November 10th, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Cremation to follow. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the charity of choice. (cheques only, please)
Virgene Coyle
1907-04-24 to 2007-11-04
At Sumac Lodge on Sunday, November 4, 2007, VIRGENE MARY (ARBAUGH) COYLE, age 100, passed away. Virgene lived in the Point Edward Home she was born in, on April 24, 1907, until the fall of 1997 for residency at Sumac Lodge. She was predeceased by her husband Leo (1975) and parents. Survived by her Sumac Lodge family, nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friend to Joan Nicholson and Caring and Sharing Group of St. Michael's Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from ST. MICHAEL'S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH on Wednesday, November 7th at 10:30 am with Father Joe Snyder, the Celebrant. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday between the hours of 2:00 - 5:00 pm. Sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Charity of Choice (Cheques only please.)
