Click Sarnia/Lambton Obits to receive a daily email of new obits. Easy just got easier!

Torma, Mr. Steven L.

Passed away at Fiddick`s Nursing Home, Petrolia, on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the age of 88 years.  Predeceased by his wife Gizella.  Dear father of Steve (Maureen) Torma and Gabe (Sandy) Torma.  Grandfather of Colin and Robert (Nicole).  Cremation has taken place.  Sympathies may be expressed with in memoriam donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.  The family wishes to thank the staff of Fiddick`s Nursing Home for their care.  Online condolences may be left at www.denningfuneralhome.com  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the FOREST CHAPEL OF DENNING FUNERAL DIRECTORS.  Posted free at www.canadaobits.ca

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.denningfuneralhome.com.

GRAHAM, David Garnet – Age 75 of Sarnia, formerly of Moore Township, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Afton Park Place Sarnia. Born in Enniskillen Township Ontario on December 28, 1937. Son of the late Joseph and Elsie (Stratton) Graham. David is survived by his brothers Eugene (Sheila) Graham of Petrolia, Joseph Warren Graham of Sarnia, Gary Graham of Sarnia, Lee (Carol) Graham of Sarnia, Richard Graham of Chatham, Glen (Muguette Larocque) Graham of Brigden and sisters Elaine Barber of Petrolia, Joanne (Wayne) Molitor of Petrolia, Janet (Wayne) Dean of Inwood, Anne (Vic) Delben of Brights Grove. Dear uncle to 26 nieces and nephews and great-uncle to 42. Predeceased by his sisters Lois Graham (1993) and Marilyn Beaubien (2006). Family and friends will be received at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:30am. Interment to follow in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.steadmanbrothers.ca. Steadman Brothers 519-864-1193.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.steadmanbrothers.ca/.

Peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Joseph’s Hospice, Sarnia, on Monday, May 20, 2013.  ELEANOR ANNE HELPS (nee Smith), 76 years, was of Camlachie.  Eleanor was the beloved wife of Gerald Helps.  Loving mother of the late Ian David (1960), the late Carol Anne Hayes (2003), and Barbara Helps.  Survived by her sister Jean Forbes (the late Fraser) of Forest, and her brothers, Donald Smith (Helen) of Forest, and David Smith (Barb) of Forest, as well as many nieces, nephews, and many brothers and sisters-in-law.  Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the WYOMING CHAPEL, 650 Broadway Street, Wyoming.  Wyoming Lioness will conduct a memorial service at 6:15 p.m. Thursday evening. A funeral service will be held at the Wyoming United Church, Second St., Wyoming on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.  Rev. Wendy Milliken and Rev. Marilyn Townsend-Smith officiating.  Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.  A special thank you to St. Joseph’s Hospice for their care and compassion during Eleanor’s time there, Sandy Ferguson from CCAC for her regular visits, and Bluewater Health Palliative Care doctors and nurses.  As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to St. Joseph’s Hospice (www.stjosephshospice.ca) or Wyoming United Church.  Memories, pictures, and condolences may be shared online at www.needhamjay.com.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.needhamjay.com.

At C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia with his family by his side on Saturday, May 18,
2013.  CLAYTON GRANT JOHNSON, 89 years,
of Petrolia and formerly of Watford.
Clayton was the loving husband of
67 years to Dorothy (nee Sisson).   He will be missed by his children Jim and
Wilma Johnson, Jean Price and Fred Perkins, and Lyle and Marjorie Johnson, his
grandchildren Angela (Jason) Lyon, Pat (Cheryl) Johnson, Debbie (Tim) Whiting,
Dennis (Teresa) Johnson, Devin (Michelle) Johnson, and Kim (Anthony) Rizzetto,
and his twelve great grandchildren.
Clayton is also survived by his sister Dorothy Perkins and Les Wright,
his brother  Ollie and Shirley Johnson,
and his sister-in-law Ilene Johnson, and his brother-in-law Allan and Ada Sisson
.   Clayton was predeceased by his
parent’s Stanley and Beatrice (nee Capes) Johnson,  his sister’s Gladys (Ervin) Saunders, Doris
(Oscar) Saunders, Winnifred (Frank) Johnson, Blanche (Ken)  Mansfield, and Mildred (Bernie) Smith and his
brother’s Wilton (Edna) Johnson and  Harold Johnson.   Clayton farmed most of his life near Watford,
but his true passion was hunting, his dogs, and raising and caring for Belgian
horses.  Visitors will be received on  Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia
where a funeral service will be held Saturday, May, 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.  Pat Milliken of St. Paul’s united Church
officiating.  Interment in Wyoming
Cemetery.   As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made by cheque to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian
Diabetes Association or C.E.E. Hospital Foundation (Continuing Care).  Memories, condolences, and pictures may be
shared on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.needhamjay.com.

After a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, with her family by her side at C.E.E. Hospital of Bluewater Health, Petrolia.  Eileen Young (nee Patterson), of Petrolia, was in her 78th year.  Eileen was the loving wife of the late Ray Young (2006).  She will be missed by her sons and their wives; Brad and Joan of Mooretown, Ken and Cheryl of Petrolia, and Len and Tammy of Dunnville. She was a loving grandmother to Chad (Niki), Karly (Nigel), Tyler, Courtney (Scott), Haley (Greg), Lyndsay (Steve), Cassie, and Harley and great grandmother to Lane, Kadynce, and Mekenna.   Eileen was the sister of Doris and Len Martin, Ruth and Roy McCormick, Phyllis and Marv Humbey, and John and Sheila Redden.  She was predeceased by her father Ken Patterson, her mother and step-father Gladys and Ken Redden, and her sister Marion Bridges.  Eileen was retired from the housekeeping department at C.E.E. Hospital in Petrolia.  A private funeral service will be held at a later date.  Interment will be in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.  As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made by cheque to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation, and can arranged by calling the NEEDHAM-JAY FUNERAL HOME, Petrolia (519) 882-0100.  Memories, condolences, and pictures may be shared on-line at www.needhamjay.com.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.needhamjay.com.

Peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2013 at Bluewater Health, Shirley (Clarke) Ellis passed away at the age of 83.  Beloved wife of the late Floyd George Ellis (1997). Loving mother of David Ellis (Nancy) of Burlington, Clarke Ellis (Darlene) of Windsor, Beth Cyr (Normand) of Sarnia. Cherished grandmother of Jason, Tamara and Adam. Treasured great-grandmother of Kitana, Illiyanna and Leiylah.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, ON. A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Smith Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Lakeview Cemetery.  Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please). smithfuneralhome.ca

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

Peacefully at Bluewater Health on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, Donald J. Williams passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Annette (1994). Loving father of Ian Williams (Donalee) and Cameron Williams. Cherished grandfather of Gavin Williams. Dear brother of Dorothy Davis. Uncle of Beth Davis, Diane Davis, and Sandi Davis (Harwood). Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Mary “Ethel” Williams. Donald served in the Navy during WWII. He was an Elementary School principal for many years and loved playing golf in his spare time.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Smith Funeral Home.  Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). smithfuneralhome.ca

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

Grete Elisabeth Bendixen has gone to be with her beloved husband Ove (1982) on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the age of 84. Loving mother of Jonna Bendixen. Cherished grandmother of Jason McKellar of Bright’s Grove and Darin McKellar (Davina) of Sarnia. Treasured great-grandmother of Nichole and Rachel McKellar and Ryan Ove McKellar.  Predeceased by her parents Theodor and Tinne Laursen, brother Hans Laursen and sister Anne Lawetz Hansen.  Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will take place at Resurrection Cemetery. smithfuneralhome.ca

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.smithfuneralhome.ca.

Feenstra- On Saturday May 11, 2013 at the Bluewater Health-C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia, Catherine (Tiggelaar) Feenstra of Wyoming passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and was received into God’s loving arms in her 83^rd year. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, William “Bill” Feenstra (2005). Dear mother of Diane Broad and her husband David of Woodstock, Jenny Muizelaar and her husband Simon of Courtice, George Feenstra and his wife Darlene and Karen Sipkens and her husband Paul all of Wyoming. Loving grandmother of Christopher (Kristina) Kathleen and Kevin (Ramona) Broad; Jeffrey, Aaron (fiancé Emily) and Kyle Muizelaar; Nicole (Mauricio), Jamie and Daniel Feenstra; Timothy, Ryan, Jessica and Jason Sipkens and great-grandmother of Gwendolyn Broad. A private family interment service will be held in the Wyoming Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family in a service of worship and remembrance at the Wyoming Christian Reformed Church, 4524 Confederation Line, Wyoming, on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Hoogland officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshment will follow immediately after the service in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy friends who wish may send memorial donations to John Knox Christian School, Wyoming, Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna. Messages and condolences may be left online @ www.knightfuneralhome.ca  Knight 519-862-2845.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.knightfuneralhome.ca.

WEESE, Kenneth Richard “Dick” – Age 65 of Brigden, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved husband of Lorraine Weese. Loving father of Nick (Pam) Weese and Bobbie Jo Metcalf. Cherished grandfather of Rod Weese (Ally), Troy Weese (Shelbey), Tamara Weese (Brandon), Kristina Metcalf and Ashely Metcalf (Kris). Dear brother of the late Glen (Jeanne) Weese, Shirley (Kenny) Rumbold, Janice (Doug) Clubb, Jennifer Payne, Joe (Penny) Payne. Survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Predeceased by his parents Cecil and Beatrice and step-father Joe Payne. A celebration of life and a luncheon will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the BRIGDEN FIRE HALL. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.steadmanbrothers.ca. Arrangements entrusted to STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL CHAPELS, Brigden 519-864-1193.

For more information about this obituary visit http://www.steadmanbrothers.ca/.