BLACK - At Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 JEAN DORIS BLACK (PHILLIPS), age 79. Cherished mother of Diane Classen and husband Tom, Petrolia, Douglas Phillips, Sooke, BC, Rae Dwyer and husband David, Sarnia, Jamie Phillips and wife Lori, Sarnia, Kirk Phillips and wife Terri, Oakland, CA and Peter Black and wife Petra, London. Loving grandmother of Jeffrey, Scott and Darren Classen, Stephanie Ramsay, Elizabeth Bednar, Shelley Archer, Michael Bednar, Dwayne Phillips, Nathan, Jordan and Ashley Phillips and Cameron Phillips. Dear great-grandmother of nine and great-great-grandmother of one. Sister of Rae Hodgins and husband George, London. Predeceased by husbands Alexander Phillips and Newton Black, son Robert Cameron Phillips, granddaughter Lana Phillips, brothers Maxwell, Ronald and Arthur Howlett and sister Muriel Elliott, parents Samuel Howlett and Mabel Maxwell. Jean was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #62, Sarnia, a postal clerk for many years and worked at Bright's Grove Library for 12 years. A family celebration is being held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Friday, March 23, 2001. Interment Lakeview cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia, N7T 4Y1 or the Sarnia & District Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., P.O. Box 578, Sarnia, N7T 7J4.
Bourgeois, James William (Bucket)
BOURGEOIS - Suddenly on Tuesday March, 6, 2001, JAMES WILLIAM (Bucket) BOURGEOIS, age 57. Loving husband of Betty (nee Johnston). Cherished father of Denise Bourgeois, Windsor, Tina Brand and husband Michael, Miami, Florida, and Nicole Courtis and husband Chris, Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Katherine and Melanie Cardinal, Evan and Kali and Kimberly Courtis, Alex and Zoe Frankland, Brian, Mikey, James, and Elizabeth Brand. Son of Fabian (Merl) and Anna Bourgeois. Brother of Merl and his wife Colleen, Sarnia, Rick and his wife Cheryl, Sarnia, Fred and his wife Elynda, Lantzville, B.C., Connie and her husband John Wright, Sarnia, and Lorraine Scott, Sarnia. Uncle of Trevor and Nancy Bourgeois, Nadine and Don Frayling, Tanya Bourgeois, Jarrod Wright, and several great nieces and nephews. Son- in-law of Jeanette Paquin, Forest and brother-in-law of Bert & Lillian Laanstra, Sarnia, and Chuck and Wendy Johnston, Brighton. Jim worked for B&D Insulation, and was a member of the Sarnia & District Bowling Association. He was very well known and liked in the Bowling Community. Jim's love of the game was second only to the love of his family. Cremation has taken place. A service in celebration of Jim's life will be held at 12 noon on Friday March 9, 2001, at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia. As an expression of sympathy, his family requests donations to Youth Bowling in our community or to the charity of choice.
Chaves, Faustino
CHAVES - Faustino Chaves, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Palliative Care Unit on March 5, 2001 at 4 a.m. in the morning, surrounded by his wife and family. He is survived by his wife Leonor Chaves and siblings Manuel DaCunha and late wife Leonor, Conceicao DaSilva and late husband Clarimundo, Aldina DaSilva and late husband Antonio, Belmira DeMelo and husband Manuel, Delminda DaSilva and late husband Manuel, Liontina DaCunha and husband Bernard, all of Sarnia. Brothers and sisters-in-law Leonia Picanco and husband Jose of Sarnia, Manuel and Argentina Veiga, Maria and Manuel Alves of Portugal, 23 nieces and nephews and many cousins and close friends. Faustino came to Canada in 1973 and worked as a bricklayer. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday where prayers will be offered at 3,00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at St. Peter's Church 12 noon. Interment Resurrection cemetery. As an expression of sympathy firends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph's Palliative Care, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, N7T 6S3.
Crowe, Ernest Dean
CROWE - At his residence on Thursday, March 8, 2001, ERNEST DEAN CROWE, age 87 of Sarnia. Loving husband of the late Margaret (Connor). Dear father of Dean & his wife Margot, Wilkesport, Pamela & her husband Carl Waite, Sarnia, Greg & his wife Joanne Forbes-Crowe, Bowen Island, B.C. Loving grandfather of Sara Waite, Jason Crowe, Brianna Forbes-Crowe. Also surviving is his caregiver & special friend Janet Knowles. Predeceased by two sisters Kathleen and Mary. Mr. Crowe retired in 1978 after many years service as a customs officer. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society & the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Church. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 3,30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia, N7T 4Y1 or the Lambton Lung Association, 656 Lakeshore Rd., Sarnia, N7V 2T2.
Giles, Catherine Ann (Duffy)
GILES - In Prince George, BC, CATHERINE ANN (DUFFY) GILES passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at the age of 53. Survived by her loving husband Robert, 2 daughters Rebecca (Wayne) of Sarnia and Claire (Brad) of Forest, and 1 son Nathan (April) of Toronto, 4 grandchildren Steve, Amanda, Damian and Jamie. 2 sisters Teresa (John) and Maria and mother Joan all of England. Predeceased by father James of England. Visitation will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia Friday from 7-9 p.m. with prayers being offered at 8,30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for the late Catherine Giles will be hold on March 31, 2001 at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Sarnia with Reverend Father Tom Lever officiating. Interment Resurrection cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, 125 Michigan Ave., Point Edward N7V 1P2.
Jablecki, Valentina Judy
JABLECKI - At Sarnia General Hospital on March 6, 2001, VALENTINA JUDY (BLAZEJEWSKA) JABLECKI, age 77. Wife of the late Bronislaw (Bruno) Jablecki. Dear mother of Bernard Jablecki & Karen, Kilbride, ON., Stanley Jablecki, Sarnia, Helen (Jablecki) Knott & husband Gordon Knott, Bright's Grove. Loving grandmother of Christoper & Shanlea Jablecki, Burlington, Jamie Jablecki, Whistler, B.C., Grant & Dayna Jablecki, Sarnia, Timothy Belanger, Michelle & Daniel Knott, Bright's Grove. Sister of Tamara Burek, Ukraine. Aunt of Celina Rembacz & husband Antoni, Jozefa Jablecki, Jan Jablecki & wife Maria. Predeceased by parents Stefan and Nadja Blazejewskai, sister Ugenia, brothers Metcha & Victor. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Friday where prayers will be offered at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, (Rosedale Ave.) 10,00 a.m. Saturday. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the V.O.N., 1705 London Line, Sarnia, N7W 1B2, or Canadian Diabetes Association, 415 Exmouth St., Sarnia, N7T 8A4 or the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia, N7T 4Y1.
Lang, Gladys Helen
LANG - At Sumac Lodge on Saturday, March 10, 2001 GLADYS HELEN LANG, age 94, of Sarnia. Daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Land) Lang. Sister of the late Andrew and John Lang and Veronica Law. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Visitation at St. Michael's Church (Wildwood and Lakeshore) Bright's Grove 10-11a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Church with Fr. Gary Ducharme celebrant. Interment Beechwood cemetery in Forest.
LeBrasceur, John Francis (Frank)
LeBRASCEUR - In Sarnia on Monday, March 5, 2001, JOHN FRANCIS (FRANK) LeBRASCEUR, age 80. Husband of the late Dorothy Edna (Hardy) LeBrasceur (1999). Father of Bud and his wife Joan, Darlene and her husband Gary Cooper, Yvonne and her husband Mike Lavergne and Gary and his wife Sue. Dear grandfather of Robert, Anne, Michael and Kerry LeBrasceur, Ivan and Steven Cooper, Sheila, Melissa Yates and Darlene Lavergne, Jim and John LeBrasceur. Great grandfather of Dan, Justin, Kayla, Justine, Kaleb and Alexandra. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary Stapleton, Pauline Hardy and brother-in-law Chuck Rawcliffe as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John and Eugenie and brothers Alfred and Earle. Friends are invited to share memories at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina Street , Sarnia on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. where prayers will be offered at 8,30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church, Lecaron Avenue at 11,30 am on Friday, March 9. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may send memorial donations to Canadian Red Cross Society, 416 East St,, North, N7T 6Y4 , Canadian Diabetes Foundation, 415 Exmouth St., N7T 8A4 or charity of choice.
Link, Iris Kathleen ( Kay)
Feb. 10, 1918 - Mar. 15, 2001 - With great sadness, we say goodbye to a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Born in St. Catharines and raised in Thorold, in 1936 Kay moved to Sarnia where she lived for the remainder of her 83 years. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of nearly 59 years, Graham, her daughter Donna (& Peter) Brotherhood of Cobourg, ON, her son Ken (& Peggy) Link, of Sarnia & her precious grandson Adam Link (& special friend Jessica) of Edmonton. Survived also by her cousins Jessie Dundas of Thorold & Jack Dundas of Font Hill. At Kay's request, she will be cemated & there will be neither visitation nor funeral service. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Cancer Society, 118 Victoria St. N., Sarnia, N7T 5W9 or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia, N7T 4Y1. Arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (344-3131).
McGinty, Fred
McGINTY - At Sarnia General Hospital on March 18, 2001 FRED McGINTY, age 80. Born in Donegal, Ireland, he came to Canada in 1949. Beloved husband of Jean (Alexander) McGinty. Dear father of John McGinty, Sarnia, Elizabeth Murray and husband Pete St. Pierre, Sarnia, Nora Germain and husband Rick Germain, Corunna and Rose Ann McGinty and husband Dave Friesen, Sherwood Park, Alberta. Loving grandfather of Dale, Jim and Lindsey Murray, Kristine and Andrew Germain. Brother of Dan and John McGinty and Bridget McGettigan, Kilmacreenan, Ireland and Rose Keenan, Sarnia. Predeceased by parents John McGinty and Hanna Friel. Fred was employed as a process operator at Polysar for 34 years. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8,30 p.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial 11,30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Lakeview cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., Sarnia N7T 4Y1 or charity of your choice.
Sullivan, Marion Judith
SULLIVAN - At St. Joseph's Health Centre on Sunday, March 4, 2001, MARION JUDITH SULLIVAN of Sarnia. Cherished sister of Norine Crimmins of Port Huron. Dear aunt of Sister Anne Crimmins, I.H.M. of Dearborn, MI, Robert Crimmins of Port Huron and Dr. Lawrence Marten of Romeo, MI. Great aunt of Micheal, C. Marten and Meredith G. Marten. Dear friend of Wilma MacDonald of Sarnia. Also survived by many cousins. Lifelong member of the Catholic Women's League of Our Lady of Mercy Church. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, Thursday from 9 - 10,15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Church at 10,30 a.m. Thursday, March 8. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the charity of their choice.
Trusler, Charlotte Elizabeth Ogden
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH OGDEN (nee MAGEE) TRUSLER on March 13th, 2001 in Sarnia. Much loved wife of John Edward Trusler. Loving mother of John (Joan), Jupiter, Florida, James (Elizabeth) Ingersoll, Harry, Manchester, N.H., Tamar (Andrew), Toronto, Richard, Sarnia, Charlotte Knight (Ross), Ottawa. Loving grandmother of Halley, Piper and Sasha, Julia and Sarah. Also survived by her brother Lawrence Magee his wife Virginia and their family of Penticton, B.C. Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1922 Charlotte grew up in the Maritimes where she attended Edgehill School for Girls, Windsor, N.S. In 1943 she joined the WRCNS and while in Halifax, N.S. met and later married her husband John. Her family will miss her love and gentleness. She was a wonderful lady, feisty too, UEL on both sides. Active with the IODE, Norman Rogers Chapter, avid quilter and devout member of St. George s Church. A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 11,00 A.M. at St. George s Anglican Church. Arrangements by the Stewart Funeral Home, 519-383-7121.
Woolley, Florence Lillian
WOOLLEY - At St. Joseph's Health Centre on March 4, 2001, Florence Lillian Woolley, age 81 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late John Benjamin Woolley. Dear mother of Rev. Paul Woolley and his wife Diane. Cherished grandmother of Chantal and Rachelle. Predeceased by her sister Daisy Potter (1986) and her parents Charles and May Edith (Assell) Ovens. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., N., Sarnia on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.. Funeral Service at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, Sarnia on Wednesday, March 7th with Rev. Byron Gilmore and Rev. Michelle Collins-Wongkee officiating. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
