Sandra Lee Kellar, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15th, 2013 following a courageous fight against cancer, with Trevor, her husband of 43 years, at her side. Sandy enjoyed reading, gardening, sewing, canoeing, camping, travelling, and was involved in her church in Napier. After several years as a financial planner, Sandy opened her own business, Flagstone Financial, in Strathroy in 2000, in a century home that she and Trevor restored together. She built a very successful business by providing care and advice to her many clients, before retiring in 2009. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially her grandson, Emmett, who was her pride and joy. Sandy is survived by husband Trevor, daughters Jennifer (Ramsey) and Beth (Ian), grandson Emmett, sister Glenys (Mike), nephews Michal, Stefan and Tadeusz, uncles Jack (Jeanne) and Stan (Joan), mother-in-law Margaret, sister-in-law Brenda (Bruce), nieces Kim and Kristy, cousins Joanne and Samantha (Ryan), as well as a loving extended family and many close friends and neighbours. Sandy’s positive attitude, caring nature, and ready smile touched everyone she knew. She will be missed by all. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 19th between 4 and 6 pm at Denning Brother’s Funeral Home in Strathroy. A Celebration of Life for close friends and family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society.
WALTERS, Frances of Sarnia
Surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday July 16, 2013 at Afton Park Place, Frances Walters went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Ed Walters (2000). Loving mother of Marg (Steve) Ford of Harleysville , PA, Morgan (Janna) Walters of Sarnia, and Charlotte (Ian) Kirk of Northville, MI. Cherished grandmother of Megan Ford, Stephen (Jamie) Ford, Joshua (Erin) Seller, Jonathan Seller, Jordan Walters, Ryan (Christen) Kirk, Lindsay (Andy) Wilson, Amy (Shawn) Koslowski and treasured great-grandmother of Sydney, Nathan, London, Piper, Selah, Ziah, Jezriel, Annika, Kai, Soren, Sawyer and Sadie. Survived by her brother Raymond Shaw of New Brunswick, brother-in-law Phil (Eva) Walters, sister-in-law Margaret Cathcart and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her infant daughter Frances Rowena, great-granddaughter Hope Koslowski and by her brothers Jack Shaw, Jackie Simonson, and Mervin Shaw. Frances was a longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service being held at 2:00 p.m. A private interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, sympathy may be expressed through donations to Youth with a Mission (cheques only at the funeral home please).
MARCHAND, Margaret Dorothy of Sarnia
Suddenly on Saturday, July 13, 2013, Margaret Dorothy Marchand passed away at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Jean Marchand. Survived by her daughter Camille and grandchildren Danielle, Daina and Tamerra. Also survived by her sisters Freida, Kay and Elsie and by her brother Manuel. Remembered by niece Judy Bandak. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, 1465 Lecaron Ave., Sarnia, at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd or I.O.D.E. (cheques only at the funeral home please).
KENDEL, Reuben of Sarnia
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family Reuben Kendel went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Geraldine for 68 years. Loved father of Karen and her husband Jim Coyle, Faye Kendel and her husband David Forsyth, and Ross and his wife Laurette Kendel. Cherished grandfather of Shelley, Julie, Cindy, Aimee, Alicia, Jody, Nicole, Renée and Jamie, and of 16 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Isabelle Peters and brother-in-law of Alice Corbett. Remembered by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frederick and Katherine Kendel, and brothers Ewald, Robert, Edward, John, and Fred. Special thanks to all of the caregivers who provided Reuben with love and support over the past 2 years.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Peoples Church, 3888 London Line, Wyoming, with visitation from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the church. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Gideons or the charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please).
LAPOINTE, Michael Richard Gregory of Sarnia
passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London, ON, on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the age of 20. Beloved son of Tammy Zonneville of Corunna, ON, and Claude Lapointe of Stornoway, QC. Cherished brother of Matthew and Jessica (Chuck Edgar). Loving grandson of Robert and June Zonneville of Sarnia and Gregoire Lapointe of Lambton, QC. Sadly missed by his four-legged friends Tia, Rielly and Sully. Predeceased by his uncles Robert Wayne Zonneville and Luc Lapointe, and by his grandmother Jeannette St. Pierre. Survived by cousins Brian Watkins, Rachel Zonneville (fiancé Alfonso Garcia), Erika and Rebecca Zonneville, Guy, Justin (Cherleen) Lapointe, Sabrina, Melissa, Steve, Sandra Lapointe, Audrey and Ariane Gosselin. Also survived by Aunts and Uncles: Rick (Cheryl) Zonneville, Lori Zonneville, Elaine, Guy, Marcel, Lise (Claude), Joanne (Claude) Lapointe, and honorary Aunt and Uncle Penny and Gary Leng.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Critical Care Trauma Centre at Victoria Hospital London for their heroic efforts, the personal support workers from the March of Dimes and Bayshore Home Health for their care and friendship over the years. A special thank you to Carol Harse for going above and beyond the call of duty, many, many times. Time with his gamer friends brought Michael great joy. A special thank you to Bryant Northmore for his friendship. Michael was a hero and inspiration to all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received on Thursday, July 18, 2013, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Ronald McDonald House London, ON, or Parkwood Hospital Spinal Cord Injury Program London, ON (cheques only at the funeral home please).
FITHERN, Antonia of Sarnia
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Afton Park Place on Wednesday July 10, 2013 Antonia Fithern of Sarnia passed away at the age of 82.
Beloved wife and best friend of George Fithern of 52 years. Loving mother of her two sons William Fithern, John Fithern and his wife Jill. Cherished grandmother of Emily and Katelyn Fithern. Survived by brothers Michael Tymchyshyn (Doreen) of Winnipeg and William Tymchyshyn (Jill) of Calgary. Predeceased by her parents William and Helena Tymchyshyn.
Antonia was a long time member of the U.C.W. at Grace United Church, her family were the most important thing in her life, she will be deeply missed by them and all those who knew and loved her. The family would like to sincerely thank all the staff at Afton Park Place for all of their care and support during Antonia’s stay.
Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted through Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Bluewater Health Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please). smithfuneralhome.ca
WOOFENDEN, Frederick, 72 years, formerly of Comber
WOOFENDEN, Frederick passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Son of the late Herman and Verlie Woofenden. Dear brother of Alfred (Florence) Woofenden, Margaret Rose (Bill) Gillanders and the late Francis Woofenden, Richard Woofenden, Stanley Woofenden, Ferne Roberts, Evelyn Piper, Thomas Woofenden, and Verlie Jean Renaud. Visitation at Paul Reaume Funeral Home, Comber on Thursday, July 18, 2013 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service at the funeral home on Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at MorpethCemetery. Donations to charity of choice appreciated. Online condolences may be shared at www.reaumefh.com
BRESEE, FRANCIS ROLAND “FRANK” (of Newboro)
Peacefully at Extendicare, Kingston on Tuesday July 16, 2013. Frank Bresee of Newboro, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Alberta Hutchings. Dear father of Roy (Grace) of RR #2, Westport, Ron (Nancy) of RR 1, Portland and Laurie (Allan McQueen) Bresee of Kingston. Dear brother of Geraldine (Lawrence) Palmer of Athens, Fred (Jean) of Kingston and Gary (Joy) of Westport. Predeceased by sister, Lorna Stinson and brother, Lloyd Bresee. Fondly remembered by grandchildren: Jennie (Blake), Jerry (Katrina), Brad (Holly), Craig (Amy) and Matt (Danielle) as well as great-grandchildren, Maguire, Travis, Jackson, Zach, Jordon, Brooke, Benjamin, Peyton, Caleb and Audrey. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9. Funeral Service in Newboro United Church on Friday afternoon at 1: 30. Interment Hutchings Private Cemetery, Newboro. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Newboro United Church or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
VAN DYK, Cornelis ‘Cor’ of Shedden, Ont.
VAN DYK, Cornelis “Cor” of Shedden, 55, died suddenly, as a result of a motorcycle accident, on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. Beloved son of Maria Van Dyk (the late Cornelius Van Dyk) of St. Thomas. Loved brother of Arie (Helen) Van Dyk of St. Thomas, Pieter (Leona) Van Dyk of St. Thomas, John (Freda) Van Dyk of St. Thomas, Jane Van Dyk (Terry Shannon) of Toronto. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews cousins, aunts and uncles. Cor was a bricklayer by trade. He loved animals, and riding his motorcycle. Visitation will be at the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570) on Friday, July 19, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00pm. The funeral service will be held at the Free Reformed Church 145 St. George Street, St. Thomas on Saturday at 11:00am. Interment in Elmdale Cemetery. If desired, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated. Personal condolences to the family can be made at www.shawnjacksonfuneralhome.com.
SEGAVE, MARY
Segave, Mary, 85 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Royal Oak Long Term Care in Kingsville. Beloved wife of John for over 60 years. Loving mother of Carol Drouillard (late Randy), Gary (Sharyne), Kevin (Sally), Wayne, Steve (Christina). Adored grandmother of 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Predeceased by a grandson. Mary was predeceased by all her siblings. Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visiting at the Reid Funeral Home & Reception Centre, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631) Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of Memorial Service to celebrate Mary’s life at 2 p.m. Memorial donations made by cheque to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. Family and friends are invited to share their words of comfort and remembrance or make a charitable contribution at www.reidfuneralhome.ca
