Date of Death: August 7th 2003
BRADSHAW - Peacefully, surrounded by love at Vision Nursing Home on Thursday, August 07, 2003, SYLVIA CONSTANCE (Evoy) BRADSHAW, age 78, of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late John - Jack Bradshaw. Loving mother of Connie (Bradshaw) Conant, Sarnia, Steve Bradshaw & wife Mabel, Edmonton, Norm Bradshaw & wife Ruth, Wallaceburg, Jim Bradshaw & wife Heather, Sarnia, Denise (Bradshaw) Johnson & husband Mike, Kerwood, Monica (Bradshaw) Lynn & husband Terry, Kitchener. Cherished grandmother of Dale, Adrian, Kyle, Barry, Anita, Jack, Michael, Tanya, Jenny, Julia, Gail, Alan, Christine and Katie. Great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Mary Anne Englehart & husband Bob, Sarnia and Roberta Tracey & husband Gerald, London. Predeceased by two grandsons, lovingly remembered, Travis Conant and Adam Bradshaw. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A long time member of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Visitation in celebration of Sylvias life will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia 7-9 p.m. Friday where prayers will be offered at 8:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003 at Sacred Heart Church. Cremation to follow with private interment at a later date. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Vision Nursing Home, 229 Wellington St., Sarnia, N7T 1G9 or the St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Mercy Church,390 Christina St., Sarnia, N7T 5V9.
Dougherty, Ronald Alan Bruce
Date of Death: April 11th 2003
DOUGHERTY - At Sarnia General Hospital on April 11, 2003, RONALD 'RON' ALAN BRUCE DOUGHERTY, age 70, of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Barbara (Walker) Dougherty for 36 years. Dear father of Mark & Lorrie, Kevin & Lorraine, Toronto, and Derrick & Cindy, Bolton. Grandfather of Cameron, Steven and Samantha. Brother of Joanna & John Moore, and brother-in-law of Don & Audrey Walker, Sarnia. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by 'his little girl' Spook. Predeceased by brother Charles and parents Charles & Frieda (Wise) Dougherty. Ron worked at Tank Truck Transport, retiring in 1993, and was a member of the Esso Central Annuitants Club. Ron enjoyed many years of camping and more recently, boating in the Sarnia area, making many great friends and will be missed by all. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home Chapel, celebrated by Tina Bax. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Lambton Hospitals Foundation, Cardiac Care Unit, 89 Norman St., Sarnia N7T 6S3 or charity of choice.
Evers, Melvin
Date of Death: July 9th 2003
EVERS - MELVIN (SPIKE) EVERS, suddenly at home on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, age 67 of Sarnia. Loving father of Patricia Bernard and husband Ed, Kapuskasing, Daniel Evers and wife Kim, Kimball Twp., MI and Nancy Cole and husband Drew, Timmins. Dear grandfather of Michelle, Richard, Cheyenne, Ryan, Matthew and Sean. Brother of Hugh, Don, Terry, Stan, Philip, Clem, Larry, Vincent, Randy, Eleanor Selinger and Judith Evers. Also surviving is the mother of Spike's children Leona (Lauzon) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Julius Joseph Evers and Rosealia Beachy. Spike was a member of the Asbestos Workers Union, Local 95. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m.Monday, July 14, 2003 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Interment Resurrection cemetery.
Demers, Dr. Paul Joseph
Date of Death: April 11th 2003
DEMERS - Suddenly on April 11, 2003, DR. PAUL JOSEPH DEMERS, age 44, of Sarnia. Cherished husband of Maureen (Quann) Demers. Dear brother of Philip & Lesley Demers, Churchill, ON and Christopher & Theresa Demers, Dorchester. Beloved son of Richard and Alice (Schoen) Demers, Baden. Uncle of Richard, Michelle, Benjamin, Jessica and Thea. Good friend of Mark & Karen Dixon and family, Brian & Danielle Hynes and family, Dr. Mario Moscone and family and Dr. Harold Gretzinger and family. Paul served for 20 years in the military with rank of Lieutenant Colonel, including active duty on the USNS Mercy Medical Ship in 1990 during the Persian Gulf War. Dr. Demers has held teaching appointments at Dalhousie University in both under-graduate and post-graduate teaching programs. He was an examiner with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He practiced in partnership with Dr. Harold Gretzinger for 6 years. Friends and family will remember him for his love of guitar and music. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 337 Oakland Ave., London at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2003. Entombment St. Peter's cemetery , London. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Camp Trillium, 200 Main St., Hamilton L8P 4Y4.
Darew, Anna
Date of Death: May 9th 2003
DAREW At Sarnia General Hospital, on Friday, May 9, 2003 ANNA (HEWITT) DAREW, age 83 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Leo B. Darew. Predeceased by her parents Joseph and Laura Hewitt, brothers James and Delmar Hewitt and sisters Marie McWaters and Myrtle Brown. A graveside service will be held at Our Lady of Mercy cemetery on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Arrangements by McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home Directors (344-3131).
Fraumeni, Joseph
Date of Death: August 7th 2003
FRAUMENI - Peacefully, on Thursday, August 7, 2003 at Sarnia General Hospital JOSEPH (JOE) FRAUMENI, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Helen (Smith) and dear father of Peter Fraumeni and his wife Connie of Kingsville, Mary Dann and her husband Darryl of London, Jill Robson and her husband Bill of Ottawa, Nancy Cira and her husband John of Waterloo and the late Jim Fraumeni (1973). Loved by his grandchildren Jim, Brent, and Ashley Fraumeni; Matt, Chris and Erin Dann; Ben, Meghan and Erika Robson; Bethany, Nick, Dan and Lesley Cira. Also survived by brother Jack Fraumeni of Toronto and sister Mary Tevlin of London, and many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his brother Frank and sister Nancy. The family will receive friends at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo St., London, on Sunday 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Monday, August 11, 2003, contact John T. Donohue Funeral Home (519-434-2708) for time of service. (Funeral arrangements entrusted to the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, Sarnia 519-344-3131.)
Geary, Gertrude Marion
Date of Death: April 5th 2003
GEARY - At Sarnia General Hospital, on Saturday, April 5, 2003 GERTRUDE MARION (HENNESSEY) GEARY, age 87 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of Nat, dear mother of Rosemary O Brien, Hendersonville, N. Carolina, Peter Geary and wife Eleanor, St. John s, Nfld., Kelly Geary and his wife Gayle, Point Edward. Dear grandmother of Kelly and Timothy O Brien, Jason and Jennifer Geary and Jeffrey, Gregory and Lori Geary. Great-grandmother of Kylie Geary and Shannon and David O Brien. Gertrude was an avid golfer, curler and bridge player. A family memorial service will be held at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia. Cremation has taken place with interment at Lakeview cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Humane Society, 131 Exmouth St., N7T 7J4 or The White Cane Centre, 207 Christina St. N., N7T 5V1, or Vision Rest Home, 229 Wellington St. N7T 1G9.
Cain, Jennie Mae
Date of Death: April 29th 2003
CAIN - Peacefully at Trillium Villa, Sarnia on Tuesday, April 29, 2003, JENNIE MAE CAIN, age 95, of Sarnia. Beloved wife of John 'Jack' Cain. Dear mother of Bernard Cain and wife Beverley, and James Cain and wife Barbara. Loving grandma of Michael Cain and wife Judy, Melbourne, Australia, Terry Cain and wife Shirley, Sarnia, Gregory Cain and wife Allyson, Toronto, Daniel Cain, North Carolina, Leslie Dell and husband Marcus, Richmond, B.C., Lisa Cain, Toronto, Kelly Cain, Patrick Cain, London. Great-grandma of Mitchell, William, Christine, Nicole, Terry Jr., Andrew and Isabella Cain, Brittany, Caitlin and Ashley Plainos. Sister of Alma Eagle and husband Harry, Dunnville, ON. Predeceased by her parents Morley and Olive Featherstone, brothers Basil & Jim, sisters Muriel & Grace. Mrs. Cain was a founding member of the Catholic Women's League of St. Peter's Church and one of the founding families of the parish. She was an avid bowler and euchre player for many years and will be fondly remembered for her butter tarts. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday where prayers will be offered at 2 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2003 at St. Peter's Church, Sarnia. Interment Sacred Heart cemetery , Port Lambton 1 p.m. Friday. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St. Sarnia N7T 5W9.
