Date of Death: April 20th 2003
GENDRON - At Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on April 20, 2003, VIRGINIA RUTH 'JEAN' (STIMSON) GENDRON, age 74, of Sarnia. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Raymond Gendron (2001). Loving mother of David Lawrence (Larry) Gendron and his wife Lori, Sarnia, Denise Carolle Kinsey and her husband Darek, Ailsa Craig, Kathleen Mary Potts, London, Anita Morrison and her husband Ken, Alvinston and Elizabeth Anne Adam, London. Loving grandmother of Gilles, Peter, Kelsey, Jake, Jennifer, Dawn, Carrie, Shawn, Jeremy, Jason, Michael, Danielle, Corey, Derek, Parker, Paige and several great-grandchildren. Sister of Herbert Stimson, Toledo, Ohio and sister-in-law of Bertha Desjardins and Bernie Desjardins, Sarnia. Predeceased by parents Lesley & Marie Blanche Stimson and twin brothers (1929). Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Sarnia 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Interment Riverside cemetery , Sombra. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society, 110 Water St., Sarnia, N7T 5T3.
Gilmore, Julie Katharyn
Date of Death: April 11th 2003
GILMORE - With her husband and children at her side, at L.G.H. Palliative Care on April 11, 2003, JULIE KATHARYN (McMANUS) GILMORE, age 50. Cherished wife of Michael for almost 29 years. Devoted mother of Stephanie, Sarnia, Jeffrey, Windsor, Philip and Heather, Sarnia. Daughter of Ross and Barbara (Crone) McManus. Sister of Stephen & Denise McManus, Corunna, Leonard & Inderjit, Midland, MI, Lynn & Tim Sexton, Shelley McManus, Carrie & John Ward, all of Sarnia. Daughter-in-law of Arthur and Barbara Gilmore, Sarnia and sister-in-law of Ardean & Bob Fleming, Corunna and Wendy & Jim Garrington, St. Catherine's. Loving aunt of Brent, Chantelle, Justin, Kristin and Melissa McManus, Chris and Becky Fleming, Laura and Alison Garrington. Julie was actively involved in the Girl Guide movement in Sarnia, and was a dedicated employee of the Lambton Kent District School Board, working in the business department of the board office. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., 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, April 16, 2003 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Our Lady of Mercy cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada, 650 Wellington St., Suite 100, London N6B 2R4 or the Girl Guides of Canada, 1121 Wellington St., Sarnia N7S 6J7.
Gray, Fred Jr.
Date of Death: April 19th 2003
GRAY - At Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday, April 19, 2003, FRED GRAY JR., age 72 of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Mary (Hamilton). Dear father of Dorothy Gray, Sarnia, Joyce and her husband Ben Lupi, Sarnia and Brian and his wife Ann Gray, Stoney Creek. Son of Jean (Petrolia) and the late Fred Gray. Loving grandfather of April Marie and Trevor Morris and Justin Lupi. Great-grandfather of Drake Morris. Brother of Harry and Marilyn Gray, Sarnia and Grace DAngelo and Linda Banach, London. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister Eilene Anderson. Fred was a bus driver for Sarnia Transit, retiring in 1993. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the McKenzie & Blundy Chapel. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 118 N. Victoria St., N7T 5W9 or the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation, 774 London Rd., N7&T 4Y1.
Huard, Colette
Date of Death: August 3rd 2003
HUARD - At LGH - Mitton Street Site on Sunday, August 3, 2003 COLETTE (GAUTHIER) HUARD, age 76 of Sarnia. Beloved wife of Omer Huard. Dear mother of Marcel, Michel, and Gilles, all of Sarnia. Also survived by her sister Renee Paulin, brother-in-law Claude Paquin and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by sister Charlotte Paquin, brother Gabriel Gauthier and brother-in-law Leopold Paulin. Colette was a member of the Ladies Auxilliary at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 N. Christina St., Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where prayers will be offered at 3:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment Resurrection cemetery. As an expression of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to the charity of their choice.
Joyce, Theobald Christopher
Date of Death: June 14th 2003
JOYCE - Suddenly at his residence on Saturday, June 14, 2003 THEOBALD CHRISTOPHER JOYCE, age 63, of Sarnia. Beloved husband of Catherine (Cathie) (Steels). Loving father of Chris & Lynda, Brian & Miranda, Laura & Dave Woodill, all of Sarnia, Trish & Marc Philippon, London and Steve & Christine, St. Catharines. Dear grandfather of Alyssa, Devon, Theo, Cara, Rachel, Kiera and Adam. Son of Beatrice and the late William Joyce, London. Brother of Peggy & husband Barney Rooney, London. Predeceased by brothers Tom & John. Mr. Joyce retired in 1995 from the L.C.R.C.S.S.B. after 35 years of dedicated service. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Friday at St. Peter s 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 charity of choice.
Lajoie, Jeannette
Date of Death: June 13th 2003
LAJOIE - At LGH Mitton St. Site on Friday, June 13, 2003, JEANNETTE (JEAN) LAJOIE, nee GAUTHIER, age 81, of Sarnia has been called to her Lord and Saviour and His Holy Mother Mary of which, Jean spent many years praying novenas in their honour. Beloved wife of the late Emile Lajoie (2000). Loving mother of four daughters Madeleine Lajoie (family, son, Jean-Francoise Raymond (his son Matheo); son, Michel Raymond of Ottawa); Caroline (Lajoie) Szabo (family, husband Les of Sarnia; daughter, Teresa Szabo of Toronto; son, Leslie Szabo and wife Heather of Vancouver; daughter Lisa Szabo of Sarnia); Patricia (Lajoie) Sparks (family, husband Mel of Sarnia; daughter, Julie Sitzes (daughters Kaeli, Rebecca, Jessica) of Corunna; daughter, Cheryl and husband Todd Smith (children, Kirk, Erika, Holly) of Corunna; daughter Christine and husband Craig Nickels (son Chase) of Sarnia); and Irene (Lajoie) Williams (family, husband John of Sarnia; daughter Michelle Gray and husband Cam (son Justin) of Sarnia; son, Christopher Knudsen (son Mitchell) of Napanee). Sister of Ronald (Rita) Gauthier; Fernande (late Gordon) Lalonde of Ottawa; late Aurel and Helen Gauthier of North Bay. Predeceased by parents Omer and Caroline (Rochefort) Gauthier, formerly of North Bay and grandson Stephan Worsley, of Sarnia. Jean and her husband Emile were active in the Golden Age Group, St. Thomas Aquinas Church and the C.W.L. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home, 431 N.Christina St. Sarnia, Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m., with prayers at 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 895 Champlain Rd., Sarnia. 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 charity of choice.
Logan, John
Date of Death: June 3rd 2003
JOHN LOGAN - January 15, 1941 - June 3, 2003 In loving memory of a devoted husband, father and friend, JOHN LOGAN who passed away June 3, 2003. Beloved husband of Irene (Smyth). Loving father of Gregg, Houston, Texas and Stacey, Toronto. Nephew of May Allan & husband Adam, Cobourg. Cousin of Andrew and Myonne Allan, and their children Arianne and Maegan Allan, all of Cobourg and Adam Allan & wife Marcelle, and daughter Stephanie, Chicago. Son-in-law of Catherine Smyth, Scotland. Brother-in-law of Edmund and wife Caroline Smyth, England. Also survived by family and friends in the U.K. and Australia and his loving pets Sundance and Logie. Visitation at the McKenzie & Blundy Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 431 Christina St. N. Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Funeral Service will be held in the McKenzie & Blundy Chapel Saturday at 12 noon. Cremation to follow. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to charity of choice.
Love, Hilda Eleanor
Date of Death: July 12th 2003
LOVE - Peacefully at Marshall Gowland Manor, Sarnia on Saturday, July 12, 2003. HILDA ELEANOR (WENIGE) LOVE, age 93, formerly of London. Beloved wife of the late ANGUS LOVE. Dear mother of Jeannine Stevens and partner Ron Chafe, Sarnia and Janet Cammaert and husband John, Elmira. Sister of Marion Adams, Sarnia. Garndmother of 7 and greatgrandmother of 8. Predeceased by granddaughter Amy Stevens, son-in-law Jim Stevens, sister Freda Fisher and brother Buster Wenige. Hilda was the daughter of former London Mayor George A. Wenige. Visitation at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout St. S., London 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. in the A. Millard George Chapel. Interment Woodland cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, friends who wish may send memorial donations to the Ladies of the Moose, Chapter 845, c/o 6 Weston St., London N6C 1R1 or LHSC Foundation, 747 Baseline Rd., E. London N6C 2R6.
