Date of Death: March 17th 2002
VAN RASSEL – Suddenly at his residence on Sunday, March 17, 2002 , BRYAN GEORGE VAN RASSEL in his 63rd year. Beloved husband of Barbara Ann Duncan for 43 years. Loving father of Sheryl Boath & husband Kerr, Calgary , Gregory & wife Lise, Montreal , Richard & wife Sandra, Calgary and Peter & wife Jodie, London . Cherished papa of Ashley , Jordan , Brittany,Cody, Dallas and Ben. Dearly loved son of Gerald & Lillian van Rassel. Son-in-law of Eleanor Duncan, Powassan. Always loved and remembered by sisters/brothers-in-law; Brenda & John Stack, Sandra & Renaud Duguay, Dick & Don na Duncan, Dianne & Jack McCoy, David Duncan, Yvonne & Nick Rennette, Clarence & Caron O’Shell, Doug & Ann O’Shell, Pat & Gene Reichstein and Sharon & Dennis Booth. Also loved & missed by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many close friends. Predeceased by brother Michael (1956), and parents-in-law Peg & Harry Duncan. Mr. van Rassel was a National Rep with the CEP Union and a member of Huron House Boys Home Fundraising Committee and the St. Benedict’s Breakfast program. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Wednesday where prayers will be offered at 3,30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11a.m. Thursday March 21st, at St. Benedict’s Church. Interment Resurrection 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 Huron House Boys Home, P.O.Box 260 , Bright’s Grove , N0N 1C0 .
Wagner, Heinrich
Date of Death: February 28th 2002
WAGNER - On February 28, 2002 at Sarnia General Hospital HEINRICH 'HENRY' WAGNER, age 64, of Sarnia . Beloved husband of Marianne. Loving father of Fred Wagner and wife Lynda, Sarnia , Hans Wagner and wife Marilyn, Mount Forest , Helmut Wagner and Carol Revie, Sarnia , and Brian Wagner and wife Monique, Sarnia . Dear grandfather of Angela, Crystal, Rob ert, Jason, Chelsea and Brooke. Brother of Hilda Kailing, Mount Forest, Lilly Biewald and husband Ernie, Parry Sound, Marie Rudoph, Germany, and Ortrud Kluge and husband Ingo, Germany. Predeceased by parents Jean and Margaret Wagner, daughter Petra Wagner, two brothers Helmut and Walter Wagner and sister Elizabeth Wollenhaupt, brothers-in-law ERnie Biewald and Hans Kailing. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia Monday, March 4 at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. where the funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to The Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St. , Sarnia , N7T 5W9 .
West, Ruby Noreen
Date of Death: February 26th 2002
WEST - At Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Tuesday, February 26th, 2002 , RUBY NOREEN (TONGE) WEST, age 88 of Sarnia . Beloved wife of the late Kenneth West (1993). Dear aunt of Leslie and Allan Foster, Woodbridge, Murray and Pat Tonge, Toronto, Elizabeth and Joseph Gorek, San Francisco, and David and Gail Tonge, Peterborough. Sister in law of Eileen and Melvin Chisholm, Saskatoon, Leta and Cy Gill, Scarborough, Frank and Reta West, Pickering and Muriel Tonge, Scarborough. Also surviving are several great nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her family, many good friends and her Sorority Sisters. Noreen was a 50 year member of the Delta Chi Sigma Sorority - International Philanthropic Organization and an active member of Central United Church . Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 5th, where the funeral service will be held in the McKenzie & Blundy Chapel Wednesday at 10,00 a.m. with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. Interment Lakeview cemetery . As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Central United Church , 220 George St. , Sarnia , N7T 4N9 .
Berry, Elizabeth
Date of Death: May 10th 2002
BERRY - In the arms of her loving family at LHG- Palliative Care on Friday, May 10, 2002 , ELIZABETH (ALLAN) BERRY , age 72, of Sarnia . Beloved wife of the late Thomas Richard Berry (1999) Dearest mother of Anne & Ted Evans, Sue & Mitch Martin, Tim & Pauline Berry of Sarnia , John & Mitzi Berry, St. Louis , MO. , David & Sandra Berry, Wyoming . Grandmother of Annmarie, Monica, Shawn & Michel Martin, Melissa, Aaron & Adam Farr, Rachel & Jocelyn Berry, Leanna & Thomas Berry, Heather, Jonathan & Andrew Evans. Great-grandmother of Brock & Paige Martin, Chloe, Lee & Sophie Folkersen, Morgan Boshell Farr, Marcus Farr and Ellen, David & Teddy Ferris. Sister of Marilyn Allan & Doug Allan, Sarnia . Sister-in-law of James (Rose), John (Dora), Mary Blake, Francis Fraser (Bob). Predeceased by parents Lyle & Phyllis Allan Elizabeth was born in Sarnia and dedicated her life to her family and her love for children. She had been, for over twenty years, a dedicated and creative member of the staff of Sarnia-Lambton Centre for Children and Youth. She played a vital role in the creation and development of mental health services for children and their families in the community including the Lochiel Drop In Centre and The House By The Side of the Road. Elizabeth was elected to 'Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges', 1971 in recognition of outstanding merit and and accomplishments as a student at Lambton College. She was awarded the Early Childhood Education Award for contributions to the field, The Canada 125th Anniversary Medal for extraordinary contributions to the Sarnia area in promoting good citizenship and the needs of children, the 1994 YMCA Canada Peace Medal for outstanding contributions as a peacemaker and selected to the Mayor's Honour list 1995' for her contributions to the community. She will be sadly missed but forever remembered for her love and dedication to her family and this community. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service celebrating the life of Elizabeth Berry will be held 1 p.m. Monday at St. George's Anglican Church with The Rev. Ray Jenkins officiating. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish, may send memorial donations to the a children charity of choice or the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 Victoria St.N., Sarnia, N7T 5W9.
Coady, Mildred H.
Date of Death: May 6th 2002
COADY - At L.H.G. Sarnia General Hospital , on Monday May 6, 2002 , MILDRED 'MILLIE' H. (PERO) COADY of Sarnia . Wife of the late James Coady (1995). Dear mother of Joseph and his wife Jill, Barrie, Patrick and his wife Penny, Sarnia and Paul and his wife Joanne, Sarnia . Loving grandmother of Nathan, Michelle, Jason, Bryan, Katelyn, Rebecca, Rachel and Nicholas. Good friend of Lew Mason. Sister of Eileen Moore, Florence, N.S., Elva King, Watertown, Mass., Rebecca (Bunny) and her husband Hector DiPersio, Sydney Mines, N.S., Basil and his wife Pat, Yarmouth, N.S., Jack, St. Catharines, Lorne and Gerry, Sydney Mines, N.S. and James and his wife Frances, Sydney Mines, N.S. Predeceased by brothers Dick, Raymond and Alex and by sister Mae. Mildred spent most of her early life in Florence , Cape Breton before moving to Sarnia in 1960. She was actively involved as a volunteer at The Strangway Community Centre. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Benedict's Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery . As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 Victoria St. , Sarnia , N7T 5W9 or The Strangway Community Centre, For Adults, 260 East St. N. , Sarnia , N7T 6X7 .
Helferty, Marie
Date of Death: April 26th 2002
HELFERTY - At L.H.G. St. Joseph's Health Centre, Sarnia after a courageous battle on April 26, 2002 MARIE (STRACHAN) HELFERTY, age 72, of Sarnia . Beloved wife of Joseph Helferty. Loving mother of Michael and his wife Valerie, Sarnia and John and his wife Kerri, Corunna. Dear grandmother of Stephen, James and Robert. Marie is also survived by brother John Strachan and his wife Helen, Sarnia and sister Doreen Parker, St. Catherines. Predeceased by parents John and Hannah Strachan. Marie was a member of the St. Benedict's Catholic Women's League. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Sunday where prayers will be offered at 3,30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday 10,30 a.m. at St. Benedict's Church. Cremation to follow with interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Lambton Lung Association, 656 Lakeshore Road , Sarnia N7V 2T2.
Ivany, Catherine F.
Date of Death: April 18th 2002
IVANY - At Lambton Hospitals Group, St. Joseph's Continuing Care, Sarnia on April 18, 2002 CATHERINE 'KAY' F. (WALTERS) IVANY, age 81. Beloved wife of Martin Ivany for 52 years. Dear mother of David Ivany and grandmother of James Ivany, London. Sister-in-law of Leah Walters, Sarnia. Service will be held at Temple Baptist Church Sunday at 3,30 p.m. with Pastor Raymond A. McCready officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 2,00 to 3,30 p.m. Sunday. Interment Lakeview cemetery 11 a.m. Monday. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Alzheimer Society of Sarnia-Lambton, 110 Water St., Sarnia N7T 5T3. Arrangements entrusted to McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre (344-3131).
Santoro, Eleuterio
Date of Death: May 30th 2002
SANTORO - Peacefully, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with leukemia, Eleuterio 'Rocco' Santoro, age 65, died at LHSC Victoria Hospital South St. , London on May 30, 2002 . Beloved husband of Eufemia 'Maria' (Spina) Santoro. Dear father of Lisa and her husband Enzo Pepe. Loving grandfather of Patrick, Mirko and Joey. Brother of Tomasina 'Anna' Ferrera and her husband Oliviero 'Oliver', Antoinetta 'Toni' Ferrari and her husband Angelo. Brother-in-law of Jackie Santoro and her husband Michael Hunt, all of Sarnia. Godfather of Joseph Santoro of Sarnia and James Santoro of Hawaii. Predeceased by parents Giuseppe and Immacolata Santoro and brother Loreto 'Larry' Santoro. Rocco came to Canada from Italy in 1953 and was a member of the Labourers Union for 40 years and a member of the Dante Club. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Saturday 7-9 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Church. Entombment Our Lady of Mercy Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St. , Sarnia N7T 5W9 .
Johnson, Marilyn
Date of Death: May 10th 2002
JOHNSON - After a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph 's Palliative Care on May 10, 2002 , MARILYN (WARD) JOHNSON, age 70 of Sarnia . Beloved wife of Bruce Johnson. Dear mother of Larry & Doreen, Corunna, Susan & Kevin Kiely , Ireland , David & Lisa, Sarnia . Cherished grandmother of Craig Johnson, Colombia , South America , Kimberly Johnson and fiancé Darrell Dennis, Milton , Matthew Kiely, England , Thomas Kiely, Ireland , and Amy , Sarnia . Sister of Kathleen & Peter Glaab, Virginia & the late Lorne McGill, Don & Anne Ward, Helen & Harvey Blais, Marjorie & Charlie Hunter and sister-in-law of Walter 'Bud' Johnson. She will also leave an everlasting imprint on the hearts of several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Agnes Ward, niece Deborah Ward, brother-in-law Lorne McGill and sister-in-law Mary Dowding & husband Jack. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Wednesday May 15th, 2002 at St. Benedict's Church. Cremation to follow with interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to St. Joseph's Palliative Care, 89 Norman St., Sarnia, N7T 6S3 or the Breast Cancer Society, 401 St. Clair St., Point Edward N7V 1P2.
McGill, Jean
Date of Death: May 11th 2002
McGill - Surrounded by her loving family at St. Joseph 's Palliative Care on May 11, 2002 , JEAN (McWHINNEY) McGILL, of Sarnia . Beloved wife of Joseph McGill for over 50 years. Loving mother of Marlene and Rob ert Rabideau, Dresden . Dear grandmother of Tony and Marianne Knox, Chatham and Christopher and Karen Knox, Wallaceburg. Great-grandmother of Zachary, Jacob and Joshua, Rick, Rob , Kelly, C.J. and Terry. Predeceased by brothers Wilmer and Clarence McWhinney. Jean was very dedicated to her family, and was an avid golfer, most often at Camlachie Golf Club. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held 10,30 a.m. Tuesday May 14th, 2002, with Bill Strachan officiating. Interment to follow at Lakeview cemetery . As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Autism Society of Ontario, 1 Greenboro Dr., Suite 306 , Toronto , M9W 1C8 , St. Joseph 's Palliative Care, 89 Norman St. , Sarnia N7T 6S3 or the V.O.N. 1795 London Rd. , Sarnia N7W 1B2
