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Surrounded by family at Babcock Community Care Centre, Wardsville  on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Margaret Christina McCahon of Wardsville passed away in her 101^st  year.  Predeceased by her beloved husband John (2013) and her brother and best friend Archie Stewart (1950).  Survived by 2 sisters-in-law Judy McCahon and Grace McCahon.  Loved and adored by several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friend Darlene Pinter.  In keeping with Margaret’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private interment will be at Riverview Cemetery, Wallaceburg.  Memorial donations may be made to Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation (Sydenham Wallaceburg) or Four Counties Health Services Foundation.

After a long and courageous battle with cancer at his home in Glencoe, Bryan Robert Nelson passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025 in his 79^th year. Loving and devoted partner to Shirley Young. Dear father to Rhoni (Aaron) and Rick (Cynthia) of Alberta who were able to be with Bryan for his final journey. Grandpa to Victoria and Justin and great-grandpa to Griffin, Isabel and Hazel. Bryan will be missed by Shirley’s family; Terri (Kevin) Pitt, Ryan, Matt, Ally (Kyle)  and  Sheri (Jamie) Squire, Shane, Morgan (Dalton) , Melissa (Logan), Cole , Jesse (Ashley) Jayden, Lily. Bryan was a retired Local 488 Edmonton Pipefitter and worked in the oil sands for many years. His greatest passion was golfing, he could always be found at the Wardsville Golf Course. Following Bryan’s wishes cremation has taken place and a private family graveside will be held at Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe. A Celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 29^th from 1-4p.m. at the Wardsville Golf Course. A special thank-you to Bryan’s care co-ordinator Briana and Ontario Health at Home. Memorial Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society.  

At St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia on January 12, 2026, Peter John Campbell passed away in his 85^th  year. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Westgate). Dear uncle of John (Brenda) Smith, Susan (Bob) MacDougall, Kim (Craig), Rick ( Stacey ), Johnny (Missy) , and Angela (Michael). Brother-in-law to Kathryn Westgate. Great uncle to Regan (Angela) , Jordan, Joe (Morgan), Brandyn (Nichole) , Dustin (Mae) , Troy (Melanie), Brendan, Caeli (Dan), Dylan , Connor, Hayden, Ramsey, Michael, Laura (Nick), Carter, William and Charlotte. Special great-great uncle to 10 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Margaret (nee McAlpine) Campbell, sister Florence (Roy) Smith, brother-in-law Doug Westgate and mother-in-law Lottie (Charlotte) Westgate (Ogilvie). Peter’s family would like the give a special thank you for the wonderful care and support at the St. Joseph’s Hospice and at Brookside Retirement Living, Watford. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Shiloh Inwood United Church, 3211 Inwood Road, Inwood with a private interment at Alvinston Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Shiloh Inwood United Church or St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia.

At her home in St. Thomas ON, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Patricia “Pat” Anne Erdodi passed away suddenly in her 78^th year. Daughter of the late J. Stewart  and Elsie (Marko) Coad. Beloved wife of Al.  Dear sister of Donna (Dave) Carruthers and the late Gary (Elsie) Coad. Aunt of Steve (Shanna) Coad, Lisa (Nor) Hassan, Brent and Robert Carruthers.  Pat will be missed my many cousins from the Coad and Marko families.  Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe. Visitation one hour prior to the service (12:30 to 1:30 p.m.). Interment to follow at the Oakland Cemetery, Glencoe. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Peacefully at Four Counties Health Services, Newbury on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Margaret “Jean” McAllister passed away in her 83^rd year. Predeceased by her partner Gordon Empey (2013). Mother to Susanne, Patty, Jackie, and the late Billy. Jean will be missed by her family, friends and loved ones. Following Jean’s wishes cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe on Friday, January 16^th 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Four Counties Health Service Foundation.

At St. Joseph’s Hospice, London on Thursday, December 25, 2025, Redvers Albert “Red” Noble of Melbourne passed away in his 76^th year. Son of the late Red and Sally Noble. Predeceased by his wife Ella.  Beloved father of  Red (Jen) Noble and grandfather of Wyatt.  Dear brother of the late Lucille (Alec) McColl, Cindy-Lu (Norm) Snelgrove, the late Veronica (late Don) Eames, the late Joan Noble, Terri (late Mike) Ruddy, the late Robert Noble, Mary (Karl) Kettler, late Paul  Noble and Sara (Rob) Beaupre. Uncle to 16 nieces and nephews and their families.  Fondly remembered by his close friend Tina and all his family.  Red was a respected community member and will be greatly missed by many friends.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 1^st, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at the Van Heck Funeral Home, 172 Symes Street, Glencoe where the  Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 2^nd at 11a.m. with interment to follow at the Longwood Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London or New Melbourne United Church.