Sandy Boyd

Sandy passed away at her home in Glencoe, at the age of 72. Dear partner of the late Robert McKnight. Dear sister and best friend of the late Janis Nelson and daughter of the late Olive Boyd and George Boyd. She will be greatly missed by her nieces and nephews Tracy Stonard, James Stonard (Joan), … Read more

Frank Kucera

Frank John Kucera of Alvinston passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the age of 81. Frank was born in Montreal, but at an early age, moved with his family to a farm in Brooke Township. He graduated high school and then studied in Toronto to earn … Read more

Nellie Minnema

At Sprucedale Care Centre, Strathroy on Friday, February 22, 2019, Petronella Maria “Nellie” Minnema formerly of Glencoe passed away in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Bonte (1985). Dear mother of Rein Minnema (Femma) of Glencoe, Marijke Tolboom (Jules) of Holland, Betty Karayacoubian (late Sam) of Sarnia, Coby Minnema of Holland, Herman (Kathy) of … Read more

Ron Thomson

At Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, Ronald Allen Thomson of Wyoming and formerly of Alvinston passed away in his 82ndyear.  Beloved husband of Judy.  Dear father of the late Wayne (1961), Mark (Pauline), Jim (Shelley), Rob, Julie (Paul) Vandersteen and Matty (Jane).  Loved by his grandchildren, Karli, Jenna, Morgan, Danielle, Courtney, … Read more

Jacqueline Vinke

At Glendale Crossing, London on Monday, February 18, 2019, Jacqueline Vinke formerly of Mosa Twp., passed away in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her husband John (Jan) (February 18, 1987). Dear mother of Karl (Anne Marie), Johan (Becky), Rena (late Tom) McNaughton and David. Loved by her grandchildren, Stephanie (Jhonny Torrico), Andrea Coutinho (Rouhan), Derek … Read more

Fr. John C. Van Damme

Father John C. Van Damme passed to his eternal reward on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Hospice, London. Father John was born June 1, 1937 and was ordained a Priest in St. Peter’s Cathedral on June 1, 1963. Predeceased by his parents Leo and Marie (Bogaert) Van Damme and brothers Joseph (2013) and … Read more

Connie Simpson

Peacefully at her home, on Friday, February 15, 2019, Constance  Pearl “Connie” Simpson (nee Keating) of Glencoe passed away in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Carl (2011), loving mother of the late Wayne (1981) and mother-in-law of the late Doug Dobie (1987). Survived by her loving family, her children; Wanda Simpson, Carol … Read more

Betty Simpson

Peacefully at Beattie Manor, Wardsville on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Simpson of Glencoe passed away in her 89th year, after living a full and zestful life right till the end, despite several health complications. Betty was born, February 25, 1930 to Mary Davidson (Gibb) and Peter Kerr Stirling and is survived by … Read more

Irene Carruthers

At Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, Irene Carruthers of Melbourne passed away in her 90th year. Predeceased by her husband Glen (2001). Beloved mother of Sandra (Jim) Takeda, Linda Gingrich, Brenda (Don) Ryan and Cameron (Patty) Carruthers. Loved by her 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Leon Eaton. … Read more