van DAM, Timothy of London and formerly of Exeter and Glencoe ON
On Sunday, November 24, 2013, Timothy Michael van Dam of London and formerly of Exeter and Glencoe in his 42nd year. Survived by his father Simon of Wardsville and mother Linda of Grand Bend, and brother Jamie of BC. Well loved by his many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held at Van Heck Funeral Home 172 Symes St., Glencoe on Friday evening at 8:00p.m. with visitation one hour prior. (visitation 7-8 p.m.) Memorial donations may be made to Children’s Health Foundation or Regional Mental Health Care-St. Joseph’s.
MITTON (Coggins), Ursula Helen Mary, of Chatham, Ontario
MITTON (Coggins), Ursula Helen Mary. A resident of Chatham, Ursula passed away peacefully with her two loving daughters by her side on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late H. Glenn Mitton (2008). Loving mother of Lesley Berry and her husband John, of Nanaimo, B.C. and Deborah Hooker and her husband Randy, of Chatham. Cherished grandmother of Matthew & Chelsey Hooker and Shelby Hooker & Kyle Forbes. Also survived by her son David Mitton. Dear sister of Bruce Coggins and his wife Pauline, of Bristol, England. Dear sister-in-law of Lloyd & Eileen Mitton and Lorne & Marjorie Mitton. Ursula is survived by several nieces and nephews. Ursula will be missed by her close friends John & Marjory Burgess, and all of her Sisters in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. The family wishes to thank all of the caring nurses on the 4th floor, Medicine B, and Dr. Karatela for the wonderful care. Ursula came to Canada as a war bride and lived her life independently until the end. As per her wishes, cremation has taken place with no service to follow. Donations in memory of Ursula to the O.S.P.C.A of Chatham-Kent would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Dempsey, William of Sarnia
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Sunday, November 24, 2013, WILLIAM ALFRED DEMPSEY, age 86 of Sarnia passed away.Beloved husband of Marie Paule Angeline Dempsey (nee Boulanger) . Loving father of Bonnie Duquette and her husband Maurice of Wallaceburg and Cathy Mathany and her husband Michael of Chatham and stepfather of Donald Cote and Darquise Cote. Also survived by his sister Mabel Whitbread of Windsor and nieces Heather and Kerrie. Cherished grandfather of Randy Duquette, Ann Marie Vancoille, Clarke Mathany, Ashley Rivard, Ian Mathany, Bryan Thrower, Dennis Purdon several great -grandchildren. Will also be missed by his extended family in Quebec. William retired from Polysar, enjoyed bowling and his sense of humour will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. Memorial gifts to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Inn of the Good Shepherd or the Canadian Kidney Foundation (Dialysis Unit) would be appreciated by the family.
The D. J. Robb Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 102 N. Victoria St., Sarnia, ON., N7T 5W9
MacMillan, Marie Florida (Leger) of Midland Ontario, formerly of Blind River, Ontario
December 31, 1930 – November 24, 2013
passed away peacefully at her son John’s Midland home on November 24, 2013. Marie was predeceased by her sisters Agnes, Anelda, and Esperance. She is survived by sisters Rachael and Gloria of Blind River. Also survived by five sons John (wife Karen), Norman (wife Christine), Marlon (wife Cheryl), Brian (wife Helen) and Harold and four daughters Lynda (late husband Derek), Sandra (husband Gerry), Brenda and Maxine. Marie is also survived by 19 devoted and loving grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Friends may call at the Menard Funeral Home, Blind River on Thursday November 28, 2013 from 12 noon until time of service at 1 o’clock. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery, Blind River. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
BISHOP, Dorothy Ellen (nee Oliver) of St. Thomas, Ont.
BISHOP – Dorothy Ellen (nee Oliver) of St. Thomas, Ont. passed away peacefully at Caressant Care – Mary Bucke on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of Jim Bishop. Dorothy is survived by children Fred (Ann) Bishop of St. Thomas, Keith (Linda) Bishop of Cambridge, Rick Bishop (Colleen) of Glencoe, Ron (Tammy) Bishop of Durham, and Roy (Cathy) Bishop of British Columbia. Dorothy will be missed by her ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law in England, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her son Tony Bishop, and her daughter Elizabeth Bishop. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Shawn Jackson Funeral Home 31 Elgin Street, St. Thomas (519-631-0570). In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Highland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in London, at a later date. If desired, donations to Highland Kingdom Hall would be appreciated.
CHAPMAN, Mrs. Kathleen Mary (nee Sadler) of St. Thomas
CHAPMAN, Mrs. Kathleen Mary (nee Sadler), of St. Thomas, passed away peacefully at the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Monday, July 28, 2014, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Gilbert Chapman (1997). Dearly loved mother of the late Gilbert James Chapman (2009) (Lily), Valerie Chapman, and Rosemary (Frank) Buczkowski. Cherished grandmother of Carol and Diana Chapman, Edward (Lauren) and Nikolas (Erin) Longstaff, Katie (Tim) and Michael (Ashley) Buczkowski. Great-grandmother of James, Rowan, Malcolm, River, and Nora. Sister of Norah Walker and James Sadler. Siblings, Albert, Frederick, Nellie, Jack and Dorothy predeceased her. Born in Hove, Sussex, England on April 30, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Daisy (nee Povey) Sadler. Kathleen, accompanied by her son, James, came to Canada in January of 1946 as a war bride and settled with her husband, Gilbert, in St. Thomas. She was a long-time member of St. Hilda’s-St. Luke’s Anglican Church, a member of the Sorores, the Anglican Church Women and the Altar Guild. In keeping with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends will be received at the Sifton Funeral Home, 118 Wellington St., St. Thomas (519-631-1160) on Wednesday, July 30th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held at St. Hilda’s-St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 185 Elm St., St. Thomas on Thursday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m. Flowers respectfully declined. If so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice will be gratefully acknowledged.
Robinson, Jacqueline Rose of Sarnia
Now with her Lord and Savior, JACQUELINE ROSE (nee Turgeon) ROBINSON passed away surrounded by her loving family at Marshall Gowland Manor on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at the age 79. Predeceased by her husband George W. Robinson (1971). Beloved mother of Debra Lawrence (Rod), Denise Dunn (Dan Bradley) and Jo – Ann Robinson. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Nicole, Crystal, Tyler, Ashley, Felicia, Serena, Jonathan, Elizabeth and 9 great grandchildren. Beloved sister of Marcel Turgeon, Denise Thrasher and Colette Kingsbury, sister in-law Marguerite Dayman. Missed by her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brother Paul and sister Paulette. Mom was a cashier for A & P at the Christina Street and London Road locations for 19 years. She will be greatly missed by the staff and many friends at Marshall Gowland Manor. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday, July 27, 2014 between the hours of 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Resting at the D.J. ROBB FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE where services will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Canadian Cancer Society, Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation and Sarnia Humane Society.
LONG, Geddes of Brockville
Entered into rest at his residence with family by his side, on Sunday July 20, 2014. Geddes Arnold Long of Brockville age 69 years. Beloved husband of Patricia (Wetherell) Long, loving father of Alexis Howe (John Paul) and Kristy Long, cherished grandfather of Nikolas, Jacob and Isaac Howe, Sierra and Noah Scott. Dear son of Irene (McIntyre) Long and the late Arnold Long. Geddes is survived by his sister Isabelle Hetherington and several nieces and nephews, he is predeceased by his brother Malcolm Long.
Family and friends are invited to 20 Fairway Crescent, Brockville on Saturday July 26, 2014 from 1 – 4 p.m. to remember and celebrate Geddes’ Life. A Private Family interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in Geddes’ memory to the Palliative Care or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.
GROULX, Paul of Chelmsford, ON
GROULX, PaulThe family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury on Thursday, July 17th, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Dear friend of Monique Merette and family of Joncquière, QC. Predeceased by his parents Louis and Rose (née Blais) Groulx. Loving father of Ronald Paul of California, U.S.A and Michel John (Mary) of AB. Cherished grandfather of Shanalea and Hunter Mitchell and Zachary and Tristan Groulx. Dear brother of Alcide (Louise) of Buck Creek, AB, Berthe McFarlane (late Ken) of Port Alberni, B.C., André (Sherry) of Sudbury, Cécile Doyle (Rhéal) of Chelmsford, Claire Parent (Jean-Guy) of St-Augustin, Qc. Predeceased by his siblings Jean, Gabrielle Lavoie, Bernadette Cashmore, Pierre (late Estelle), Jacques (Dolores of Kapuskasing), Marie Bishop (late John) and Madeleine Chartrand (late Raymond) of Chelmsford. Paul had 27 years career with the Canadian Armed Forces. He will be remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews for his loving of travelling, family gatherings and his great sense of humour. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 4691 RR 15, Chelmsford, on Sunday, July 20th, 2014 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Paroisse St-Joseph, Chelmsford. In lieu of flowers donations (by cheque only) to the Maison Vale Hospice or Prostate Cancer Canada.
