Date of Death: May 13th 2002
PASSENIER - At Lambton Hospitals Group Palliative Care, on Monday, May 13, 2002 , KLAZINA JOHANNA PASSENIER, age 87, of Sarnia . Beloved wife of the late Peter Passenier, dear mother of Maddy and her husband Roger Braet, Petrolia, John Passenier and his wife Gertrude, Swastika, Ont., and Rene Passenier and his wife Mary Jane, Watford. Loving grandmother of Cyriel, Peter, Christopher, Anna-Marie, David, Stephanie, Rodney, Jimmy, Michael, Doreen, Joel, Annette, Paul, Jamie and Collette. Great-grandmother of 10. Sister of Johanna Polfliet in The Netherlands. Predeceased by brothers and sisters in The Netherlands. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday where prayers will be offered at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 2,30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to L.H.G. Palliative Care, 89 Norman St., N7T 6S3 or The Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St., N7T 5W9 .
Burchell, Arthur Bennett
Date of Death: June 22nd 2002
BURCHELL - At his home on June 22, 2002 ARTHUR 'ART' BENNETT BURCHELL age 82 of Sarnia . Beloved husband of Mary V. (McIntyre). Loving father of Claire, Beverly Finn, Marilyn McLean, Arthur, and Ernest. Dear grandfather of William, Bobby, Tanya, Lorna, Tammy, Angel and Johnnie; Laurie, David and Mike; and cherished friend and grandfather of Shawn, Lisa, John and Sarah and great granddaughter Dominique. Great grandfather of eleven. Brother of Leonard. Predeceased by daughter Patricia Arnold, brothers Jack, Joseph, Daniel, Patrick, Art, William, Howard, Alex, Ernest, and Robert and sister Margaret. Art worked on the assembly line at Prestolite for 29 years. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia Monday 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 7,30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10,30 a.m. Tuesday 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 N. Victoria Ave , Sarnia , N7T 5W9 .
Chodkiewicz, Helena
Date of Death: May 31st 2002
CHODKIEWICZ - HELENA CHODKIEWICZ (MAJ), of Sarnia passed away peacefully at LHSC - University Campus on May 31, 2002 . Loving mother of Alina Trieman and her husband George, Sarnia, Ted Chodkiewicz, Mississauga and Stan Chodkiewicz and his wife Maureen, Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Diana, Caroline, Christopher, Mark, Sara and Steven. Aunt of Adam Kornacki and his wife Carmela and their children Sarah and Erin, Islington. Also surviving is a sister and her family in Poland. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. with prayers at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 11 a.m. at Queen of Peace Church. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd. , Sarnia , N7T 4Y1 .
De Sena, Olindo
Date of Death: July 20th 2002
DE SENA - At Sarnia General Hospital on July 20, 2002 OLINDO DE SENA, age 74, of Sarnia . Loving husband of Nancy (Paolini) De Sena. Cherished father of Franca Marchelletta and her husband Tony, Fernando De Sena and his wife Maria, Marisa De Sena-Mallozzi and her husband Joe Mallozzi, and Olindo De Sena Jr. and his wife Marisa all of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Marcella and Elisa Marchelletta, Serena and Stefan Mallozzi and Melanie De Sena. Brother of the late Ennio De Sena and his wife Gisele, Irma Persichetti and her husband Jim, Terenzio De Sena and his wife Lidorina of Sarnia, Germena Mollicone and her husband Attilio of Windsor and brother-in-law Olindo Paolini and his wife Livia of Italy. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Francesco and Luisa (Petrilli) De Sena and parents-in-law Luigi and Arcangela Paolini. Olindo was owner and founder of O.D.S Printing and De Sena Travel of Sarnia since 1964, was a co-founder of the Dante Club of Sarnia where he was a member for over 40 years and served as Past President. Mr. De Sena was also a member of the Knight's of Columbus of St. Peter's Church, a member of the St. Peter's Italian Pensioner's Club and a member of the Sarnia Pensioner's Club. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Tuesday 7-9 p.m and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered Wednesday at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Thursday 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 Lambton Hospital Foundation, 220 N. Mitton St., Sarnia N7T 6H6 or to the London Health Sciences Foundation 747 Baseline Rd., London, N6C 2R6.
LaBrosse, Leo
DOD, July 25th 2001
LaBrosse - At Fiddick's Nursing Home, on Wednesday, July 25, 2001 Leo LaBrosse, age 84, of Sarnia, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Claire (LePalme) LaBrosse (1999). Cherished father of Gisele LaBrosse-Moore and husband Randy Moore. Loving grandfather to Paul and David Moore. Survived by his sisters Cecile Hurtubise and Gracia Riopel and sister-in-law Marie Paule LaBrosse. Dear brother-in-law of Therese Gagnier and husband Rene, Lawrence LaPalme and wife Jacqueline, Rita Normand, Leona Chevrier and husband Leonard, Guy LePalme and partner Anne, Ernie LaPalme and wife Shirley, Carmelle Drouin, Maurice LaPalme and wife Linda, Stella Sicotte and husband Gaetan, Lise Boileau and husband Earl, Irene Sommers and partner Jacques, Denis LaPalme and wife Debbie, Diane Payer and husband Gaston. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Gedeon and Demerise (Castonguay), sisters Alice, Beatrice Diotte and brother Dorice. Leo was retired from Polysar Ltd. after over 30 years of service. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where prayers and remembrances will be offered at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 27, 2001 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church 10,30 a.m. Entombment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Fiddick's Nursing Home Palliative Care, 437 First Ave., Petrolia N0N 1R0.
Szaefer, Susanna Jadwiga
DOD, July 19th 2001
SZAEFER At Sarnia General Hospital on Thursday, July 19, 2001 SUSANNA JADWIGA SZAEFER, age 77 of Sarnia. Wife of the late Joseph (1982). Dear mother of George and his wife Judy, Corunna, Chris and his friend Pam and Carl and his friend Gale, Sarnia. Grandmother of Carla, Kris, Melissa, Angel, Kyler, Joel, Paige, Alex, Tim, Joe, Barry, Danielle and Shannon. Great-grandmother of Johnathon. Predeceased by companion Joe Kincel (1987) and by brothers George and Frank. Susanna was a member and past-president of the Queen of Peace Catholic Women s League. Susanna lived in London from 1978 1990. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Prayers 2 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Benedict s Church, Sarnia Entombment at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter s Mausoleum, London. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Breast Cancer Society, 401 St. Clair St., Point Edward, N7V 1P2.
Hummell, Robert Frank
Date of Death: July 29th 2002
HUMMELL - At Strathroy-Middlesex General Hospital , on Monday, July 29, 2002 . ROBERT FRANK HUMMELL, age 78 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Margaret (Langan). Dear father of Barbara and her husband James Depencier, Watford, John Christopher, Sarnia, Andrea, Forest, Gregory P. and his wife Laurie, Bright's Grove and Maureen, Sarnia. Grandfather of 12 and great-great grandfather of 5. Brother of Gilbert I. Hummell, Courtright and Colleen Harrison, Point Edward. Predeceased by sons Daniel (1993) and Mark (1994), sisters Margaret McLam and Helen Hummell and by parents Gilbert and Mary Jane Hummell. Robert was a Naval Veteran of World War II. He retired from Canada Customs in 1983 after 30 years of service. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia Sunday 7-9 p.m. and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10,30 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Huron House Boys Home, P.O. Box 260 , Bright's Grove, NON 1C0 or the charity of their choice.
O'Grady, Nicole Adeline
Date of Death: July 28th 2002
O'GRADY - At L.H.G. - Sarnia General Hospital on July 28, 2002 , NICOLE ADELINE (BEAULIEU) O'GRADY, age 71 of Sarnia . Beloved wife of Ken O'Grady. Loving mother of Wayne O'Grady and wife Maureen, Camlachie, Gregory O'Grady and wife Sue, Dianne Chipman and husband Gord, Bryne O'Grady, Mark O'Grady and wife Tammy and Colleen Nettleton and husband Mark, all of Sarnia. Dear grandmother of Breanne, Kyle, Shawn, Marcy, Shane, Ken, Craig, Adam, Jacob, Jason, Tyler, Travis and Mallory. Great-grandmother of Austin and sister of Yolande Nielson, North Bay. Predeceased by sister Noella Beauregard, brothers Monet Beaulieu and Harvey Beaulieu and parents Alma and Horatio Beaulieu. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Wednesday 2 - 4 & 7 - 9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St. , Sarnia , N7T 5W9 or the Alzheimer Society, 110 Water St. Sarnia , N7T 5T3 .
Patterson, Elizabeth Ann
Date of Death: August 1st 2002
PATTERSON - Peacefully on August 1, 2002 , after unexpected complications from her ongoing battle with cancer, ELIZABETH ANN PATTERSON, 'BETTY ANN', age 68. Loving wife of Alan. Cherished mother of Lesley & Tom and Janet & Derek. Wonderful grandma of David, Katherine, and Michael. Beloved daughter of Anne MacDonald of Huntsville. . Betty Ann will be remembered by her family and friends for her warm and giving nature, and for her volunteer service at the Sarnia General Hospital for over 20 years. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia, Saturday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Huntsville with interment at All Saint's cemetery , Huntsville. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Thameswood Lodge ( a division of the London Regoinal Cancer Centre) 401 Nelson St., London N6B 1A6 or charity of choice.
Ralph, Edward
Date of Death: July 30th 2002
RALPH - Peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's on Tuesday July 30, 2002 , EDWARD 'EDDY' RALPH, age 66. Beloved husband of Gabrielle (Philippe) for 45 years. Dear father of Susan Bolton & Ron, Ajax, Deb Champagne & Joe, Sarnia and Michael Ralph, London. Grandpa of Jackie & David, Joey, Holly, James, Maggie, Christopher & Jayme, Kevin, Collin, Michael and Colin. Great-grandpa of Katherine, Tanner and Alexander. Brother of Denise & Gerald Lachance, Lilian & Peter Belanger, Joan Ralph, Gerald & Myrtle Ralph and Rose Marie Chauret. Predeceased by parents Denis & Gabrielle Ralph and sisters Alice & Louise. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St. Sarnia, Thursday, 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Eddy's life will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Chapel 11 a.m. Friday. Cremation to follow with interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society of Sarnia Lambton, 110 Water St. , Sarnia , On, N7T 5T3.
