Articles By: JD Booth
Boucher, Pauline Frances, (June 12, 2013)
Boucher, Pauline Frances – Peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, at the age of 77. Very deeply loved by her honey Emmanuel “Butch” for 54 years. Loving mother of Julie Boucher (Fred), Sherry White, Rose (the late Mark Hamel), Cathy (Rick Corkum), Kevin Sampson [...]
DeVillaer, Diane Marie, (June 12, 2013)
Suddenly, on June 12, 2013, Diane Marie DeVillaer passed away at the age of 56. Diane was born in Sarnia on June 23, 1956 and is the beloved daughter of Susan DeVillaer and the late Neil DeVillaer. Loved sister of Pam DeVillaer (Bruce Greenall) and Kelly Bond (Bruce). Special aunt to Keenan, Braden, Brennan, Lauren [...]
Torti (Marsella), Maria, (June 12, 2013)
Peacefully surrounded by her family at Bluewater Health Palliative Care on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, Maria (Marsella) Torti passed away at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Domenico Onorio Torti (2002). Loving mother of Chiara (Rocco) DiScanno, Luigi (Cleodice) Torti, Anna (Nino) Marsella and Tony (Caroline) Torti. Cherished Nonna of Remo (Laura) [...]
Hughes, Priscilla, (June 12, 2013)
In her 90th year, after a long, fulfilling, and well-lived life, Priscilla passed away peacefully after a very brief illness, while surrounded by her loving husband of 68 years Bernard “Barney,” sons Doug and Don, and daughter-in-law Nancy. She was the proud grandmother of Ryan and Lauren, and great-grandmother of Ryder, Nova and Ada. Predeceased [...]
Chappell, Ruth Mae, (June 11, 2013)
Chappell, Ruth Mae It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Ruth Mae Chappell, born July 30th 1921, passed away at Trillium Villa Nursing Home on Tuesday June 11, 2013 at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Jack Chappell (2006) for over 65 years. [...]
Vanderheide (Nicholls), Alberta ‘Betty,’ (June 11, 2013)
VANDERHEIDE, Alberta “Betty” (Nicholls): Went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Glen R. Nicholls and the late Jake Vanderheide. Predeceased by her sisters Lena, Anna and Coje, and by her brothers George, Albert, Bill and John. Mom will be [...]
Slack, Stanley Frederick, (June 12, 2013)
The family is sorry to announce the peaceful passing of Stanley on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family at Marshall Gowland Manor, at the age of 83. Survived by his loving, devoted wife of 62 years, Marnie, daughter Linda Dunham (Chris), son Billy (Beth), daughter Lori (Jeff) and daughter Julie. Dear [...]
Ross, Bob, (June 11, 2013)
Ross, Bob – Unexpectedly, on Tuesday June 11, 2013 at his residence, at the age of 64. Bob, beloved husband and long time friend of Greta for 29 years. Dear stepfather of Dan Nelles and his wife Lynn and Dwayne Nelles. Step grandfather of Jill, Kate, Justin, Jordan and Ethan. Loving brother of John and [...]
Imperial Oil says it was source of oil leak this week
An oil leak first reported Tuesday morning has now been identified as coming from a 4-inch pipeline owned and operated by Imperial Oil. The company confirmed the source of the leak today (Thursday). Described as a pinhole size leak, the loss of oil was from a pipeline that runs between Marcus Terminal and Imperial’s Scott [...]
Afton Park Place holds ‘Little Italy’ day as part of life enrichment program
By DERON HAMEL Afton Park Place’s life enrichment and dietary departments are working together to collaborate on more programs this year, and the recent “Little Italy” day at the Sarnia long-term care home is one example of how this interdepartmental team work is benefiting residents. The idea behind this collaboration is to combine the strengths [...]





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