OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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SARNIA OBSERVER 6 JUNE 1944
DANIEL A. WATSON
Daniel A. Watson, well-known and highly respected retired farmer, died
at his home Church street, on Monday afternoon, following an
illness of more than three years. He was born on the homestead on the tenth
concession of Plympton Township, in the Aberarder district, where he
farmed until 15 years ago when he retired to live at Forest. Mr. Watson is
survived by his widow, the former Ivy Cairns, and four daughters, Mrs. John Jardine of
Plympton Township, Mrs. Meford Lester of Bosanquet Township, Mrs. Evan Maxfield of
Forest, and Miss Grace at home; five sisters, Miss A. Watson, Mrs. A Burnley, Mrs. J.
Lang, Mrs. J Fisher and Mrs. Charles Fisher, all of Camlachie
district. One sister and four brothers predeceased him. The funeral will
he held from the family residence on Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. Interment will be made
at Beechwood Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS 22 APRIL 1960
RENA WATSON
On Wednesday 20th April 1960 at Parkwood Hospital, London, Mrs. Rena Watson of
Forest, in her 79th year, widow of Dan Watson. Dear mother of Mrs. John
(Mildred) Jardine, Camlachie; Mrs. Evan (Eileen) Maxfield, Forest;
Mrs. Melford (Marjorie) Lester, Forest; Mrs. Robert (Grace) Woods,
London. Dear sister of Kenneth E. Cairns, St. Petersburg, Florida and the late
William Cairns, California. Resting at McFarlane funeral home, Forest, for service
on Saturday 23 April at 2 p.m. Interment Beechwood Cemetery, Forest.
SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1968
JAMES MAXFIELD
Suddenly in London, on Sunday, 20 April, James David
Maxfield, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Maxfield, dear brother of
Blake of Thompson, Manitoba, Ronald of Ottawa, Don of Forest in his 22nd year.
Funeral services were held this afternoon from the McFarlane Funeral Home, James Street,
Forest with Rev. Hugh Moorehouse, of Forest United Church in charge. Interment in
Beechwood Cemetery, Forest.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1955
ANDREW JOHN MOFFATT
Mr. Andrew John Moffitt, 90, a lifelong resident of the sixth line west of Watford,
passed away this Thursday morning at the home of his daughter in Sarnia. Mrs.
Moffit, who was Sarah Ann Leach passed away 22 years ago. Surviving are two
daughters and one son: Mrs. Arthur Sisson (Pearl) and Earl Moffit, 6th line, and Mrs. Fred
Tribbeck (Edith) of Sarnia. There are 3 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren; also one sister, Mrs. Robert Bryce, 6th line. The body
rests at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will be held on Saturday at 2
p.m., with interment in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1982
PEARL SISSON
Pearl Moffatt Sisson passed away in Twilight Haven, Petrolia on
Friday 16 April 1982, in her 84th year.She was the wife of the late Arthur Sisson
and mother of Dorothy (Mrs. Clayton Johnson) and Allan, both of RR#3 Watford.
Survived by a sister Mrs. Edith Tribbeck, of Sarnia, six grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Predeceased by two sisters, Nellie and May and one brother Earl. The
funeral service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford on Monday afternoon with Rev.
George Trigger officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Jim and Lyle Johnson, Kirk Sisson,
John Koolen and Jim and Rick Moffatt. Flower bearers were Brent Sisson and Tom
Moffatt. Interment was in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1959
EARL MOFFIT
Earl Moffit, well known Brooke contractor and builder, passed away suddenly at his
home on Monday evening 6 April 1959, in his 54th year. He was born in Brooke
Township, a son of Andrew J. and Sara Ann Leach. He is survived by his
wife the former Verna "Bonnie" Williamson, one son Donald and 4
grandchildren. Two sisters survive; Mrs. A.B. Sisson (Pearl) of Brooke
and Mrs. Fred Tribbeck of Sarnia. The service was conducted by the Rev. E.B.
Toffelmire at the Harper Funeral Home on Thursday at 2 p.m. Pallbearers were Gordon
Parker, Joe Vansevenant, Ross McGill, Robert Kelly, Grant Kelly, Lloyd Moffatt. The Flower
bearers were Alvin Williamson, Allan Sisson, Donald Williamson and Hans Abma.
Interment was in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER 10 MARCH 1945
JOHN LEACH
The death of John Leach occurred last Friday in St. Joseph's Hospital, London,
following an extended illness. For several years Mr. Leach had been a caretaker at
Mount Pleasant Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, the former Mary Ann Lucas
of Brooke, and six children: Morley, Reuben, James, Mrs. Charles
Box and Mrs. Ernest Cotton, all of London and Mrs. Belmont of Sherbrooke,
Que., and two sisters, Mrs. John Cameron and Miss Mary Leach of B.C. Relatives in this
district include Mrs. Robert Leach and family and Mrs. Thomas Leach and
family. The funeral service was held in London on Monday.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE AUGUST 1978
WILFRED LEACH
Wilfred Leach, of Watford, passed away in Strathroy Hospital, on
Thursday 24 August 1978 in his 78th year. He is survived by his wife Leila (Westgate)
Leach, 2 daughters, Mrs. Melvin McLean (Mae) of Watford and Mrs. Carl
Grant (Margaret) of London and 3 sons, LaVerne of Watford, Raymond of
London and Donald of St. Clair, Mich. He was predeceased by a brother Harold and a
sister Olive. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren,
as well as a brother Clarence of Chatham and 2 sisters, Mrs. Eva Smith of Norwood,
Penn., USA, and Mrs. Marjorie Anderson of Media, Penn., USA. The funeral service was held
on Saturday at the Harper Funeral Home with Rev. Fehr conducting the service.
Interment in Watford Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Ken Inman, Ross McGill,
Orville Wallis, Alec McLean, Ed Fisher and Norman Mansfield. Flowerbearers were:
Bill Dodge, Walter Thrower, Doug Thrower and Rick Leach.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 MARCH 1933
ELIZA (Leach) MOFFATT
After an illness caused by a stroke 17 months ago, death came to Eliza
Catharine Leach, wife of Mr. J.C. Moffatt, at her home, 6th line West, on Friday last,
24th Feb. Mrs. Moffatt who was born on the 6th line at Bethesda Church corner,
lived her entire life in this district, and is the 4th member of the Leach family to
be removed by death during the past 2 years. Surviving are her husband and one
daughter, Miss Mary, at home; also one brother John Leach of London, and 3
sisters, Misses Janet and Mary Leach of the 6th line, and Mrs. John Cameron, of Peachland,
B.C. Five children predeceased her many years ago. The funeral was held on
Sunday with a private service at the home conducted by Rev. G.M.
Chidley, and a service at Bethesda United Church. During the
service Mrs. Clifford Sisson sang "God Will Take Care of You." The
pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased; Morley, James, Wilfred and
William Leach, Walter and John Bryce. Among those from a distance who
attended the funeral on Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. John Owens of Sarnia;
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Henderson of Sarnia; Arthus Henderson and mother, Mrs. Letitia
Henderson of Moore township; John Leach and two sons, Morley and James,
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cotton, Miss Olive Leach all of London;
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Sheppard and daughter of Forest; Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Robinson of Strathroy; Lyle Anderson of London; Kenneth
Owens of Detroit; Saunders Lucas and Bert Norman of London. Interment
was made in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 JUNE 1937
JAMES C. MOFFATT
James C. Moffatt, aged 68 years, Warwick Township, died in
the Strathroy General Hospital last evening as the result of injuries he
received when his automobile went out of control and plunged into a
ditch on the 6th concession of Brooke Township, about five miles west of Watford on
Thursday afternoon. Authorities today intimated there would be no inquest held, at Moffatt
was alone at the time of the accident and no one witnessed it. Dr.
C. W. Sawer, of Watford, who attended Moffatt, stated today that death was
caused by fracture of the skull. Mr. Moffatt, who had resided in Warwick
Township for his entire life, is survived by one daughter, Mary, at
home, two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Kirpatrick, of Vancouver, and Mrs. Robert Bryce
of Brooke Township and two brothers, Brodie and Robert of Victoria, B.C. The
funeral arrangements have not been completed. His wife died four
years ago. Burial will be in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 3 JUNE 1942
JANET LEACH
WATFORD 3 June 1942: The funeral was held from the Bethesda United
Church at Warwick Village this afternoon of Miss Janet Leach, daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. William Leach, a lifelong resident of the district
who died Monday in the London hospital. She was aged
69 years. The service was conducted by the Rev. J. Bonham and the pallbearers
were Arthur Sisson, Clifford Sisson, Ray Shae, Fred Acton, Orville
Acton and Bert Oakes. She was a member of Bethesda United Church and always took an active
part in all church and community work. Miss Leach taught school for a number of
years. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lily Cameron, Peachland,
B.C., and Miss Mary, with whom she made her home and one
brother John in London.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 FEBRUARY 1933
ROBERT J. LEACH
The entire community was shocked on Sunday evening to learn of the sudden death of
Robert James Leach, well known Warwick township farmer, whoo died of heart
failure at his home on the 6th line west. Mr. Leach had never been a
sufferer from heart trouble and his sudden death was a tragic shock to
his family. He was born 56 years ago and lived his entire life on the
family homestead. Robert Leach was a man honored and respected by
all who knew him and his enthusiasm and activity in all phases of
community life will be a memorable loss. Surviving are his widow, who prior to
their marriage was Ida McCorie, of Warwick, four young daughters; Misses Margaret,
Anna, Alma and Irene all at home; also one brother John Leach of London,
and four sisters, Misses Janet and Mary andd Mrs. James C. Moffatt,
6th line Warwick, Mrs. John Cameron, of Peachland, B.C. Predeceased in the
past two years by a brother the late Thomas Leach and Mrs. Andrew Moffatt, both of
the 6th line. The funeral service held at the family home on Tuesday
afternoon, was most largely attended by friends from all sections of
the district. The service was conducted by the Rev. E.W. Hart, of Erie
St., United Church, in the absence through illness of the Rev. G.M.
Chidley. During the service Mrs. Clifford Sisson sang "Does
Jesus Care." Pallbearers wered Morley, Reuben and Harry Leach of
London, Wilfred Leach, Earl Moffatt and Stacey Ferguson of Warwick. Interment
was made in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 1963
IDA PEARL (McRorie) LEACH
Mrs. Robert Leach, life long resident of Warwick and Watford community, passed away in a
sudden heart seizure Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bert
Oakes, in Orillia. She was in her 76th year. Prior to her marriage she
was Ida Pearl McRorie, of Warwick, and on her marriage to Robert Leach, she resided on the
Brooke-Warwick Town line, west of Watford where her husband died 30 years
ago. Surviving are 4 daughters: Mrs. Bert Oakes (Margaret) of Orillia;
Mrs. Charles Thompson (Anna) and Mrs. Donald McKercher (Alma) both of Watford,
and Mrs. Ernest Salkeld (Irene) of Sydenham, north of King ston; also 3
sisters, Mrs. J.C. Wilkinson of Warwick Twp., Mrs. Walter Mansfield and Mrs. J. Wynne,
both of Forest. Rested at Harper Funeral Home, where service was conducted on
Tuesday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Ross Cumming, of Watford United Church,
with interment in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke Township. Pallbearers were
William McRorie, Gordon Wilkinson, Stacey Ferguson, Norman Mansfield all of Warwick,
George Wynne of Forest, and Wilfred Leach of Watford. Flowerbearers were
grandsons; John Oakes, Robert Thompson; also Winston Wilkinson and
Howard Wynne.
LONDON FREE PRESS JUNE 1992
ALBERT VICTOR OAKES
Albert Victor (Bert) Oakes, suddenly at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre,
Toronto on Saturday 13 June 1992, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret
(nee Leach) and loving father of John and his wife Helen, Anne and
her husband Richard Burton. Fondly remembered by granddaughters Heather,
Shelley and great-grandson Michael. Friends may call at the Jerrett Funeral
Chapel 4661 Yonge Street, North York, Ontario from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Monday.
Visition will also be held at the Harper Funeral Home in Watford, Ontario from 7-9
p.m., Tuesday. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 PM. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1908
ELIZABETH (LEACH) HIGGINS
Again it is our sad duty to record the death and life history of one of the oldest and
most respected settlers of the township of Warwick, who died at her home 6th line,
Monday morning 13 January 1908. The deceased was born 16 April 1842 in Beckwith
Township, near the village of Franktown, her maiden name being Elizabeth
Leitch. At six months of age her father died leaving her mother to
care for the infant child and older brother, William Leitch,
of Warwick, over a year later her mother, who was a sister of Old Aunt
Ellen Lucas and Old Aunt Hanna Whitcraft, married again to John Reid, of Lot
II Con 3, of Warwick, where they lived til 1856 moving from there to Lot 10 Con. 6 S.E.R.,
Warwick. On the 5th of March 1861, the deceased was married to David Higgins at old
St. James Church, Brooke, by the Rev. Joseph C. Gibson, rector of
Warwick, taking up their home on Lot 9 Con 6 S.E.R., where they
have resided continuously ever since. About a month ago the deceased was seized by
an attack of jaundice from which she was apparently recovering until within a couple
of days of her death whem a hemmorrage of the bowels set in and in spite
of the best medical skill and most careful attention and nursing in the
home the results proved fatal. Mrs. Higgins commonly called Aunt Elizabeth, was a staunch
member of St. James English Church, but in later years transferred to Bethesda
Methodist Church, it being more conveniently situated to her home and family. For
several years she was a teacher in the Sabbath school and was always
a communicant at the Lord's table. She was a mother of the
community in which she lived and was never known on any occasion, at any hour
of the day or night to refuse all her possible assistance at any sick
bed for miles around always forgetting her own physical
weakness to be of help to others. Her home was always open on all occasions whether for
social society or church benefits and the hand of welcome was just as gladly given to
those who entered in fact kindness, self sacrifice and decotion were most
promient features in her character. An aged husband and family of 9 children are left to
mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. The family are: Mrs. George
Randall of Port Huron; Mrs. Joseph Owens of London; Mrs. R.F. Acton of
Winnipeg, Man; Mrs. H.D. Galbraith of Drumbo; Miss Henrietta ot Toledo,
Ohio; Misses Edith and Maude of London; William Thomas and Robert
Arthur whose homes join the old home, also her little
grandchild, Pearl Moffatt, who for the past nine years has made her home with
her grandma and has been her pet. In spite of the cold blustery day the funeral was
largely attended, the remains being laid away at St. James Cemetery, Brooke. The
service being conducted at Bethesda Church by the Rev. T.B. Coupland, the pastor, assisted
by Rev. S.W. Muxworthy, of Watford. The text was the 23rd Psalm, it being a favorite
psalm of the deceased and the one she made her dying comfort. The floral
offerince were beautiful, among them being a large handsomely designed wreath given
by L.O.L. 1029. The family have the deep sympathy of a large circle of friends
in their bereavement. The pallbearers were Albert Higgins, Thomas H.
Higgins, Adam Higgins, Walter Kelly, R. Leach, W.J. Henderson.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 12 MAY 1911
DAVID HIGGINS
David Higgins, for many years an old and respected resident of the Township of
Warwick, died at the residence of his son, Robert A. Higgins, sixth line, on Sunday
morning 30th April 1911, in his 73rd year. The deceased was born 19th June 1838 in
County of Monoghan, Ireland. He came with his parents to Long
Point, Canada in 1844, where he resided for a short while. He then
came to Warwick where he resided till the time of his death. In 1861 he was
married to Elizabeth Leach, who predeceased his 3 years ago. In politics he was a staunch
Conservative and a Methodist from early manhood. He was a charter member of L.O.L.
1029 and through faithful attendance in later years was made an honorary member.
Nine children, seven daughters and two sons, are left to mourn the loss. The
funeral was largely attended, service being able conducted at Bethesda
Church by Rev. R.C. Burton, under the auspices of L.O.L.
1029. The text was II Timothy, 4 chapter, 6, 7 and 8 verses; Scripture lesson,
Revelations, 21st chapter. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. The pall bearers
were Albert Higgins, George Higgins, Richard Higgins, Adam Higgins, Thomas
Higgins and R.J. Lucas.
PETROLIA NEWSPAPER MARCH 1932
MARY JANE (Brandon) MOFFATT
Death came quite suddenly on Sunday 20 March 1932 to Mrs. James B. Moffatt,
sixth line, Warwick, caused by a sudden heart attack follow ing a week's illness
from influenza. Mrs. Moffatt, who was in her 68th year was prior to her
marriage, Miss Mary Jane Brandon, of Warwick Twp., North. Surviving are her
husband, one son, Cecil on the farm adjoining and one daughter, Miss Ethel, at
home to whom the sympathy of the community is extended in their bereavement; also 4
brothers, William Brandon of Sarnia; Thomas and Alex of Enniskillen; John of
Cleveland; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Agnes Murray of Moore Twp., and Mrs.
George Donald of Oil Springs. An elder brother George died in St. Clain
Michigan last summer. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at the family
residence, lot 4 conc 6 south, with services being conducted by Rev. G.M. Chidley of
Bethseda United Church, with Rev. J.H. Hosford, rector of St. James Church assisting. The
pallbearers being 6 neighbours, Mssrs. Russel Shea, Russell
Mansfield, Abe Thrower, Wesley Hoskins, Ed Hayward and A.B. Sisson. Interment was in St.
James Church Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 17 APRIL 1958
JAMES BUSBY MOFFITT
Mr. James Busby Moffitt, long time resident of the 6th line west of Watford,
who quietly marked his 94th birthday last January
23rd, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Eric Wark, in
Plympton Twp. Mr. Moffitt was the last of a family of seven who came
to Canada with their widowed mother in 1880 from the village of Armagh in
County Tyrone, Ireland, the birthplace of many of the Moffitt, Moffatt
or Moffat families who settled on the Warwick Brooke Townline. For a full lifetime
Mr. Moffitt enjoyed good health, was a constant attendant and member of Bethesda
United Church where he was honored a few years ago with two other lifelong members,
Mrs. Robert Bryce, now in her 90's and the late John Acton. His wife,
formerly Mary Jane Brandon, predeceased him in 1932.
Surviving are one son, Cecil, 6th line, one daughter, Mrs. Eric Wark (Ethel)
of Plympton and granddaughter Mary. One daughter,
Pearl, passed on in 1928. The body rests at Harper Funeral Home, where service
will be conducted this Thursday at 2 p.m., by Rev. E.B. Toffelmire
of Bethesda and Rev. Duncan Guest of Wyoming. Interment will
be in St. James Church Cemetery, Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER JUNE 1981
MARGUERITE MOFFITT
In Sarnia General Hospital on Tuesday 16 June 1981,
Marguerite Christina Brereton, of R.R. 3, Watford. Dear wife of Cecil Moffitt, in
her 76th year. Dear sister of Gordon of Calgary, Elroy of Sarnia, predeceased
by
Velma (1939) and William (1978). Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where
service will be held Friday 19 June at 2 PM. An Eastern Star Service will be
held on Thursday evening at 8 PM by Watford Chapter 178. Visitation
starting Wednesday evening 7-9. Interment in St. James Cemetery, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE DECEMBER 1991
CECIL EDWARD MOFFITT
Cecil Edward Moffitt of Victoria Manor, Watford and formerly of R.R. #3 Watford,
passed away in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Friday 27th
December 1991 in his 89th year. Mr. Moffitt was an honorary life member of Havelock Lodge
#238 A.F. and A.M. of Watford. Dear brother of Mrs. Ethel Wark of Wyoming and
dear uncle of Mary and Murray Marsh of RR #1, Wyoming. The funeral
service was held on Monday 30th at 2 p.m. from the Harper
Funeral Home Watford, with Brian Norrobin, First
Baptist Church, Petrolia officiating. Pallbearers included; Ellwood Capes, Jack,
Lloyd and Brian Shea, Joe and Frank Vandenouweland. As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Interment in
St. James Cemetery Brooke Twp.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 23 DECEMBER 1922
CATHERINE (KERSEY) HIGGINS
A well known resident of Warwick, Catherine Kersey, wife of Robert Arthur Higgins, passed
away Thursday in her 46th year. Besides her husband, she leaves three daughters,
Mae, Ula and Mary, and one 1 son. Mrs. Higgins is also survived by both of her
parents and by four brothers. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon.
Interment in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 JULY 1943
ROBERT ARTHUR HIGGINS
Funeral services for the late Robert Arthur Higgins who died suddenly at
his home west of Watford were held Sunday afternoon at the Harper
Funeral Home under the auspices of L.O.L. No. 1029. Rev John S. Bonham, of Bethesda United
Church conducted the service and interment was in Watford Cemetery. The
pallbearers were six lifelong neighbord of the Brooke-Warwick townline:
Archie McGill, Fred Acton, Elmer Moffatt, Thomas Higgins, Edwin and
Walter Kelly. Mr. Higgins, who was in his 73rd year was a lifelong resident of the
district, an ardent Orangeman and a well-known builder for many years. His wife, formerly
Catherine Kersey, predeceased him in December 1922. Surviving are three daughters:
Mrs. William Hollingsworth (May) of Watford, Mrs. L.P. White (Ula) of
Paris, Mrs. Cecil Hall (Mary) of Enniskillen, and one son,
Roy, at home: also twin brother Thomas Higgins of Sarnia, and five
sisters: Mrs. Edith Butler of Sylvania, Ohio, Mrs. Henrietta
Crossette of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Maude Day and Mrs. Jane Styles of San
Bernardino, Calif., and Mrs. Sadie Acton of Calgary.
LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1991
ROY NELSON HIGGINS
In C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia on Tuesday 30 July 1991, Roy Nelson Higgins of Lambton
Twilight Haven Petrolia and formerly of RR3 Watford, beloved husband of
the late Edna Elizabeth Whitehead, in his 86th year. Dear father of
Ernie and Hazel Higgins of RR2 Wyoming. Dear Grandfather of Mrs. Karen and Lionel St.
Denis of RR8 Watford, Mrs. Linda and Brad Williams of Sarnia. Mrs. Debra and George
Klazinga of Wyoming. Great grandfather of Jeffrey and Kevin St. Denis and
Heather and Ryan Klazinga. Dear brother of Mrs. Cecil Hall (Mary) of RR1 Petrolia,
Predeceased by 2 sisters Mae Hollingsworth and Ula White. Resting at the
Harper Funeral Home, Watford where funeral service will be held on Thursday 1
August at 3 PM with Rev. Elwyn Townsend of North Lambton Rest Home
officiating. Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9. Donations to the charity of your
choice would be appreciated by the family. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 31 MARCH 1965
RICHARD LUCAS
At the Sarnia General Hospital on Wednesday 31 March, Richard Frank Lucas of
116 Penrose St., Sarnia, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Flossie Cutler
Lucas and Dear brother of (Pearl) Mrs. Fred Peaslee of Brooke Township,
(Ada) Mrs. Ernest Showler of Glencoe, (Ruby) Mrs. Franklin Smith,
(Goldie) Mrs. Paul Bradley both of Sarnia and Serle of Thamesford. Resting at
the Stewart Funeral Home (George and College) until Friday
morning 2nd April at 11:30 o'clock then to St. George's Anglican Church for service
at 1:30 o'clock. Interment St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 APRIL 1965
RICHARD FRANK LUCAS
Funeral service for Richard Frank Lucas, 75, of 116 Penrose will be held from St.
George's Anglican Church Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Archdeacon Alford Abraham
officiating.Surviving besides his widow the former Flossie Cutler, are
four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Peaslee of Brooke, Mrs. Ernest (Ada) Showler of
Glencoe, Mrs. Frank (Ruby) Smith and Mrs. Paul (Goldie) Bradley both of Sarnia; a brother,
Serle of Thamesford and several nieces and nephews. The body will remain
at the Stewart Funeral Home until Friday at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in St.
James Cemetery Brooke.
SARNIA OBSERVER 10 SEPTEMBER 1981
FLORENCE (Cutler) LUCAS
Mrs. Richard Frank Lucas, the former Florence (Flossie) Cutler, 92, formerly of
Penrose St., died Wednesday at Trillium Villa. Born in Arkona, a
resident of the area all her life, she was a member of St.
George's Anglican Church, Sarnia, a member of ACW St. Mary's Group and a
member of the Eastern Star 178, Watford. Survived by a sister, Mrs. Ernest (Sadie)
Thouin, of Grand Rapids Mich., two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Smith and Mrs.
Serle Lucas, both of Sarnia, brother-in-law, Paul Bradley of Sarnia, uncle Ernest
Showler of Wardsville, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her
husband (1965) and a daughter, Marella Christina (1926). Funeral will be held from the
Stewart Funeral Home, Friday at 1 p.m. with Archdeacon George Pearce officiating.
Burial in St. James Cemetery, Watford. Visition today, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
FLORENCE (CUTLER) LUCAS
Florence (Flossie) Cutler Lucas, of Penrose Street, Sarnia
and formerly of Arkona, passed away in Trillium Villa, Sarnia, on Wednesday,
the 9th September 1981 in her 93rd year. She was the wife of the late Richard Frank Lucas,
and is survived by a sister, Sadie (Mrs. Ernest Thouin), Grand Rapids Mich., two
sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Smith and Mrs. Serle Lucas, both of Sarnia; brother-in-law, Paul
Bradley, of Sarnia; Uncle, Ernest Showler, of Wardsville as well as several nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by a daughter Marella Christina (1926). Mrs. Lucas was a member of
St. George's Anglican Church, Sarnia, a member of A.C.W. St. Mary's Group and a member of
the Eastern Star 178 Watford. The funeral service was held from the Stewart Funeral
Home, Sarnia on Friday, with the Ven. Archdeacon George Pearce officiating.
Interment was in St. James Cemetery, Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 19 APRIL 1926
MERLE LUCAS
WATFORD, APRIL 10 - Little Merle Lucas, only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Lucas, of Brooke died suddenly Saturday from spinal meningitis. The
child was 13 years old and had just recovered from an attack
of influnenza. She had went to school for some books so that she could
catch up with her school work. On Tuesday she took a sudden change for the worse.
The funeral was on Sunday to St. James Cemetery Brooke Twp.
JESSIE PEARL LUCAS
OBITUARY
Passed away at the Sarnia General Hospital on Tuesday 13
August 1957, Mrs. Jessie Pearl Lucas, beloved wife of Sanford Lorne Lucas, of 1255
Lakeshore Road, aged 67 years. Remains resting at the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Davis
and Victoria Sts., from where funeral will be held of
Friday, 16 August 1957. Service at the Funeral Home at
1:30 p.m. Friends received at the Funeral Home, from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9:30 p.m. Interment at St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER 14 AUGUST 1957
JESSIE P. LUCAS
Mrs. Jessie Pearl Lucas of 1255 Lake Shore Road died Tuesday
in Sarnia General Hospital. She was 67. She was the wife of Sanford Lorne Lucas.
Mrs. Lucas was born in Watford, Ont., and was a member of Trinity
Anglican Church. The funeral will be held from D.J.Robb Funeral Home, Friday at 1:30
p.m. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Brooke Township. Mrs. Lucas is survived besides
her husband, by a daughter, Mrs. H.R. Cross of Toronto; two sisters Miss Mary Elsie
McCormick of Sarnia and Mrs. Frank B. Freele of Sarnia; a granddaughter
Susan Cross and a grandson Richard Cross, both of Toronto.
SARNIA OBSERVER 16 JULY 1962
SANFORD LUCAS
Sanford Lorne Lucas, 70, husband of Calla Dolbear of 1255 Lakeshore
Road, died Sunday in Sarnia General Hospital. Born at Sutorville Ont., Mr.
Lucas lived in Sarnia for the past seven years. He was a retired
Bank of Montreal Manager, a member of the Stirling Ontario Masonic Lodge and a
veteran of WW1 with the First Canadian Light Horse Regiment. He is survived by his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Elizabeth) of Oakville, three grandchildren, four
sisters, Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Peaslee of Brooke, Mrs. Ernest (Ada) Showler of
Glencoe, Mrs. Frank (Ruby) Smith and Mrs. Paul Bradley (Goldie)
both of Sarnia, two brothers, Frank of Sarnia and Serle of Thamesford. A
sister Mrs. Mary Luckham, preseceased him. Body at D.J. Robb Funeral
Home for service Tuesday at 1:20 p.m. Burial at St. James Cemetery
Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 7 JANUARY 1972
CALLA (Dolbear) LUCAS
Mrs. Calla (Dolbear) Lucas 76, of 1255 Lakeshore Road Sarnia, died Thursday at
the Sarnia General Hospital. Formerly of Watford, Mrs. Lucas is survived by
her nephew Melvin Powell and two nieces, Calla Janes of Toronto and Mrs.
Jerry (Mary) Pink of London. She was predeceased by her husbands, the late Reg
Brown and the late Lorne Lucas. Funeral services for Mrs. Lucas will he held
Saturday 2 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home in Watford. The Rev. William
Graham of Trinity Anglican Church, Sarnia will officiate. Burial will be in
Alvinston Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the
Canadian Cancer Society.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
CALLA LUCAS PASSES
Mrs. Calla Lucas, 1255 Lakeshore Road Sarnia, wife of the late Lorne Lucas and the
late R.P. Brown, passed away last Thursday, in Sarnia General Hospital after a
lengthly illness. She was born Calla Dolbear, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin
Dolbear, Brooke Township. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from
Harper Funeral Home with interment in the Alvinston Cemetery. The Rev.
William Graham, of Trinity Anglican Church, Sarnia officiated at the service. Mrs.
Lucas is survived by a nephew, Melvin Powell of Watford, and two nieces,
Calla Janes, Toronto and Mrs. Jerry (Mary) Pink, London. Pallbearers were Calvin
Dolbear, George King, Clare Edgar, William Smith, Bud Cross and Jerry Pink
SARNIA OBSERVER 30 DECEMBER 1959
MARY (Lucas) LUCKHAM
Mrs. Mary E. Luckham, 66, wife of W. Gordon Luckham of 301 Vidal
south, died in St. Joseph's Hospital, Wednesday. Born at Watford, Mrs. Luckham had
resided in Sarnia for several years. She was a member of St. Paul's United
Church; Colfax Rebekah Lodge, 28, and Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 50. Besides
her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. James (Lorna)
MacLean, and Mrs. A.C. (Alice) Stapleford, both of Sarnia; two sons, Donald G. of
Jacksonville, Florida, and W. Theo (Ted) of Sarnia, five grandchildren; four
sisters, Mrs. Pearl Peaslee of Alvinston, Mrs. Ada Showler, of Glencoe, Mrs.
Ruby Smith and Mrs. Goldie Bradley both of Sarnia; three brothers, Frank Lucas
and Lorne Lucas both of Sarnia, and Serle of Thamesford. The body
is resting at D.J. Robb Funeral Home from where funeral will be
held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Charles J. Scott of St. Paul's
United Church will officiate. Burial will be in Grand View
Memorial Gardens, Sarnia Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1976
GORDON LUCKHAM
Gordon Luckham, 84, died Monday at Trillium Villa. Born in Petrolia, residing in
Sarnia for the past 60 years, retiring from Polysar in 1958. He was a
member of St. Paul's United Church and Liberty Lodge 56 AF and AM. Husband of the
late Mary Lucas, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. A.C. (Alice) Stapleford; sons
Donald and (Theodore) Ted Luckham all of Sarnia; six grandchildren, five great
grandchildren. Predeceased by a daughter, Mrs. James (Lorna) McLean of Sarnia.
Funeral will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home Thursday at 1 p.m.
with burial at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Sympathy may be expressed
through the Ontario Heart Foundation.
SARNIA OBSERVER 29 JANUARY 1970
LORNA M. McLEAN
Mrs. Lorna M. (Luckham) McLean, 54, of 2665 Lakeshore Rd.,
died Saturday in Toronto General Hospital. She was a member of St.
Paul's United Church. Surviving are her husband, James A; a daughter, Mrs.
John (Janie) Esslement, at home; her father, Gordon Luckham, of Alvinston; 2
brothers, Donald and William, both of Sarnia, and a sister
Mrs. A.C. (Alice) Stapleford of Sarnia. Funeral service was held this
Wednesday at D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Sarnia. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER JULY 1996
JANE (MacLean) ESSELMENT
Suddenly in Victoria Hospital South Street Campus, London on Sunday 28 July
1996, Jane Esselment (nee MacLean) of 7048 Egremont Road., Warwick
Village, beloved wife of John Esselment in her 45th year. Dear mother of Mike and
his wife Jennie of Watford; Ted and Trina of Chatham; Jennifer and Joe at home. Dear
grandmother of Jesse, Wade and Madison. Daughter of the late Jim and Lorna (Luckham)
MacLean, daughter-in-law of Wally and Marge Esselment of Sarnia. Sister-in-law
of Jim and Clare Esselment and their families. Resting at the Harper Funeral
Home, Watford where funeral service will be held on Wednesday 31 July at
1.p.m. with Rev. Christine O'Reilly Officiating, assisted by Father Micheal
O'Brien. Visitation starting Tuesday afternoon 2-4 and 7-9. In
lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Huron House
Boys Home or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interment in Warwick United Church
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 28 DECEMBER 1985
DONALD LUCKHAM
Donald Luckham, 67, of 193 Queen St., died Friday at Sarnia General Hospital. He
was a World War Two veteran having served from 1939 to 1945. He was a
member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 62 and a Canadian Corp., Branch 10
member. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Alice Stapleford of Sarnia, a brother Ted
of Sarnia, a friend Mrs. Kathleen Moore of Sarnia, five nieces and a nephew. Visitation
will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral will be conducted Monday at
the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, 2 p.m. with burial at Grandview Memorial
Gardens. Sympathy may be expressed through a charity of choice.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 5 APRIL 1895
DEATH OF "AUNT" ELLEN LUCAS
On Monday 1st April, one of Brooke's pioneer settlers passed away in the person of Mrs.
John Lucas, 14th Concession affectionately known to a host of relatives and connections as
"Aunt Ellen." The deceased, who had reached the ripe old age of
93 years, had enjoyed excellent health during her long and
eventful life up to within a few days of her last illness,
and her end was a peaceful termination of a well-spent life. Mrs. Lucas,
whose maiden name was Miss Ellen Saunders, was married in 1820 to her aged
partner in life, who survives her, now being in his 96th year,
and was the mother of 13 children, 11 being still alive,
they are: Henry, Mrs. Boddy of Michigan, Andrew, Thomas, Mrs. Black of
Bay City Michigan, Mrs. Thomas Higgins, John, William of Gladwin
Michigan, James, Robert, and Mrs. John Kidd of Brooke, 81
grandchildren, and 83 great grandchildren are among the living
descendants. For 61 years Mr. and Mrs. Lucas have resided on the old
homestead, Lot 12 Con 14 Brooke, and during that lenghty period they
expereinced all the trials and privations endured by the hardy and
industrious pioneers who hewed out homes for themselves and families, in what
was then the wilderness of the west. Had the old couple been spared to December of
the present year they would have celebrated the 75th or diamond anniversary of
their wedding, an event which was looked forward to with interest by the
family and relatives. Her death removes one of the few remaining landmarks of
the early days, and in a year or two there will be none left
to relate the history of the early settlements of this
district. Kind hearted, industrious and hospitable to a degree there will be
many mourners of the death of "Aunt" Ellen Lucas. The funeral took
place on Wednesday afternoon to the English Cemetery, 6th line (St. James) and was
conducted by the Rev. J. Downie. It was one of the largest seen in the township for
years, testifying to the esteem in which the deceased was held by a wide
circle of relatives and friends.
(NOTE: John and Ellen were married 27 December 1822)
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 APRIL 1899
DEATH OF "UNCLE JOHNNY" LUCAS
Death is rapidly thinning the ranks of the hardy band of pioneers, who endured
the privations and hardships incident to the early settlement of Western Ontario,
and laid the foundation for the prosperity and privileges their descendants now enjoy. The
present generation knows very little of the trials experienced and the
difficulties overcome by the early settlers in their efforts to make homes for
themselves in the unbroken forests of the west, and the courage and
energy displayed should cause their memory to be revered for
all time. But few remain who could relate so vividly, or had experienced more
adventures than the subject of this sketch. Mr. John Lucas, of Brooke, who passed
peacefully to his reward on Thursday April 13th at the good old age of
98. Born in the County of Carlow, Ireland in 1801 he came with his parents to
Canada in 1815, landing in Canada after a two months voyage in a sailing
vessel. After a short residence in Montreal the family moved to the township
of Beckwith, near Ottawa where they remained for some years. Mr.
Lucas being employed on the construction of the Rideau Canal. On 22 December 1820
at the age of 19, he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Saunders, his
faithful partner in life who died on 1 April 1895, aged 93 the aged couple having
the rare privilege of celebrating their diamond wedding. The deceased came to Brooke 64
years ago, locating on Lot 12, Con 14, where he continuously resided to the time of
his death. When he located in Brooke there were only four settlers in the
township: Messrs. Watson, Larratt, Jno. Kelly and Jock Bryce, all now departed.
Sarnia was the nearest market town and was reached through a blazed trail through
the bush. Westminster was the closest milling point. The journey was made with OX teams
and required three days. London was no larger than Warwick Village at that time and
Mr. Lucas was offered the ground on which the London Court House now stands for 34
dollars. The deceased comes from a long lived race, his father being 87 and
his mother was over 80 at their deaths. Until the last few months he was
a remarkably active man, and his mind was as bright and his body as sound as a
man half his years. Eight members of the family survive, the eldest son, Henry
having died a few years ago. The family in order of age are: Mrs. Boddy
of Buell Michigan, Andrew of Brooke, Thomas of Plympton, Mrs. Black
of Bay City Michigan, James, Robert and Mrs. John Kidd of Brooke, John of
Enniskillen, William of Gladwin Michigan. The descendants include 81
grandchildren and 148 great-grandchildren. The funeral on Sunday morning was the
largest ever seen in Brooke, over 200 rigs following the remains to their last
resting place in the English Cemetery 6th line Brooke. (St. James). Five sons
and Mr. John Kidd, son-in-law acted as pallbearers. The Rev. J. Downie B.D.
preached the funeral sermon from Isa. XLIII, 10 "Ye are my witnessess saith the Lord
Almighty."
(NOTE: His mother died at the age of 62 not 80 as stated)
(NOTE: John and Ellen were married 27 December 1822)
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 AUGUST 1938
ALMA CORDELIA HELPS
The funeral of Mrs. Alma Helps, wife of Henry Helps of Reece's Corners, was
held from the home of her son-in-law, Howard Bryson on Thursday
afternoon. Mrs. Helps was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill. She
was born in England and came to the London Road district in 1866. She was in
her 83rd year. Surviving relatives include four daughters: Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs.
Roy Wright, Mrs. Alexander McManus and Mrs. Howard Bryson and one son Ernest Helps,
all of Plympton Township, two brothers, Richard Hill of Wyoming and Ernest Hill of
Alberta. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. Thomas Fraser of St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church, Wyoming and the Rev. Clayton Searle, of Hyatt Avenue United
Church, London. Mrs. K. H. McCormick sang a solo with Mrs. Stuart Smith
as accompanist. The pallbearers were: Thomas
Currah, David Ormerod, Orlaf Searle, Keith Thomas, Fred Martin and George
Searle. Interment was at Wyoming cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1958
JAMES JOHNSON
James Johnson, 75, of Wyoming, retired Plympton Township farmer,
born at St. Marys. Survived by his wife the former Alma J. Helps: sons,
William H. Watford, Harold J. Corunna: daughters, Mrs. Clarence Maw Enniskillen, Mrs.
James Ramsay Plympton, Mrs. Stewart Steinburg, Mrs. Clarence Cranston all of Sarnia:
Mrs. Lloyd Campbell of Alvinston. Services Friday at 2:30 p.m. McKay and
White funeral home, Wyoming.
SARNIA OBSERVER MAY 1991
ALMA DENNIS
Alma Jane (Johnson) died at Twilight Haven Rest Home, Petrolia on Tuesday 7 May 1991,
in her 104th year. Alma, beloved wife of the late James Johnson (1958) and George
Dennis (1970), loving mother of William Johnson and Pearl of Watford, Bertha Mau and
Clarence of Wyoming, Gladys Ramsay and the late James of Sarnia, Mable Steinburg and the
late Stewart of Sarnia, the late Elsie Cranston and her husband Clarence of Sarnia, Reta
Campbell and the late Lloyd of R.R. #7, Alvinston and Harold Johnson and Florence of
Corunna. Alma will be lovingly remembered by her 18 grandchildren and her many
great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Nicholls Funeral Home, 650 Broadway Street,
Wyoming on Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will be held in our chapel on Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. Richard D. Hall
officiating. Donations to the Wyoming United Church would be appreciated by the family.
Interment Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER MAY 1991
EDNA JOHNSON
In C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Saturday 25 May 1991, Edna Pearl Maitland of 243 Warwick
Street, Watford, beloved wife of William H. Johnson, in her 81st year. Dear mother of
Earl and his wife Betty of Petrolia, Marion and her husband Joe Allison of Mount Elgin,
seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Russell Maitland of
Sarnia. Predeceased by one brother and three sisters. Resting at The Harper Funeral Home,
Watford, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday 28 May at 1:30 p.m., with
Rev. Aylmer Smith officiating. Visitation starting Sunday evening 7-9 and Monday 2-5 and
7-9. Donation to the CEE Building Fund or charity of your choice would be appreciated by
the family. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1997
CLARENCE E. MAW
At the C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia, on Tuesday 9 September 1997, Clarence E. Maw, 86 years,
of Wyoming. Mr. Maw farmed on the P. & E. Townline for many years and was a mail
carrier for 22 years. Beloved husband of Bertha (nee Johnson). Dear father of Les and
Doris Maw and Maurice and Joan Maw all of R.R. #3, Petrolia and Harold and Heather Maw of
Sarnia. Dear brother of Della and George James of Mooretown. Also survived by 10
grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Mr. Maw was
predeceased by his brothers, George (1974) and Angus (1931), sisters Blanche Jackson
(1994) and Edna Sanders (1986), a great grandson, Juston Tremblay (1990) and a great great
grandson Elijah Hordyk (1996). Visitors will be received on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to
9 p.m. at the Wyoming Chapel, Broadway St., Wyoming where the funeral service will be held
Friday at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Doug Wright of Wyoming United Church officiating.
Interment in Wyoming Cemetery. The Model Lodge #147 I.O.O.F and the Starlight Rebekah
Lodge #344 will hold a joint memorial service, Thursday at 7:00 p.m. As expressions of
sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the C.E.E. Hospital Foundation or the Heart
and Stroke Foundation on Ontario. Arrangements entrusted to the Needham-Jay Funeral Home.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 APRIL 1969
JAMES EDWARD RAMSAY
James Edward Ramsay, 56 of Plympton Township, died Thursday in his home. He was
a member of Wyoming United Church. Model Lodge IOOF 147, Rebecca 344, Encampment 26,
Sarnia and Canton 12 Watford. He is survived by his wife the Former
Gladys May Johnson, three sons, Stanley and Lyle of Oakville and Wayne
at home, two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Shirley) Bissonnette of Sarnia and Barbara at
home. Five brothers, Lorne of Brigden, Keith of Winnipeg, Jack of London, Gordon and
Clifford of Sarnia, four sisters, Mrs. Roy (Mary) Robinson, Mrs. Hugh (Doris) Bright
and Mrs. John (Opal) Handy, all of Sarnia and Mrs. James (Viola) Scott of Camlachie and
five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother Lois. Funeral service will be held
Monday at 2 p.m. from McKay and White Funeral Home, Wyoming with Rev. D.M. Guest
officiating. Members of Model Lodge will conduct a memorial service Sunday at 8 p.m.
Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 7 MARCH 1966
STEWART R. STEINBERG
Stewart Roy Steinberg, 49, of 1634 Churchill Road, Sarnia died suddenly
yesterday at his residence. Mr. Steinberg was born in Stratford and has lived here
for the past 25 years. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church, Sarnia, a
member of the EAA and Copa Chapter,199 and a former Polymer employee. Surviving
is his mother the former Amanda Hansuld; his wife, Mrs. Mabel Alma
Steinberg; two brothers, Arthur of California and Clifford of Sarnia. He was
predeceased by his father Roy. Funeral service will be held 9 March at 2 p.m. from McKay
and White Funeral Home, with burial in Wyoming cemetery. Rev. Robert Irvin of Sarnia
will officiate.
SARNIA OBSERVER JUNE 1990
ELSIE CRANSTON
At St. Joseph's Hospital on Thursday 7 June 1990. Elsie Pearl (Johnson)
Cranston, age 74, of 199 Cromwell Street, Sarnia. Beloved wife of Clarence Cranston,
dear mother of Mrs. Nick (Norma) Powell of Sarnia, Mrs. Cliff (Nancy) Levitt, Mrs. Ernie
(Joan) Lind of Petrolia and Larry Cranston and his wife Laurie of Toledo, Ohio. Dear
grandmother of Cheryl, Laurie, Kathy, Lynda, Christine, Jason, Karen, Janet, Jill,
Jeffrey, Jennifer, Benjamin and Nicholas. Also survived by 9 great-grandchildren, by her
nother Alma Dennis of Petrolia, sisters Mrs. Clarence (Bertha) Maw, Mrs. Gladys Ramsay
both of Wyoming. Mrs. Mabel Steinberg of Sarnia and Mrs. Reta Campbell of Petrolia,
brothers Bill Johnson and his wife Pearl of Watford and Harold Johnson and his
wife Florence of Sarnia. Funeral services will be held from the Chapel of the D. J.
Robb Funeral Home on Monday 11 June 1990 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Thomas Rodger of
Paterson Memorial Presbyterian Church officiating. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home of Sunday between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For
those wishing charitable donations to the Charity of Choice would be appreciated.
Interment will be held at Hillsdale Cemetery in Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER MAY 1997
CLARENCE CRANSTON
Suddenly on Wednesday 30 April 1997, Clarnece Coulter Cranston, age 85 years of Sarnia.
Loving husband of the late Elsie Pearl (Johnson) Cranston (1990). Dear father of Norma
Powell of Sarnia, Nancy Levitt and her husband Cliff and Joan Lind and her husband Ernie
all of Petrolia and Larry Cranston and his wife Laurie of Toledo, Ohio. Grandfather of
Cheryl, Laurie, Kathy, Lynda, Christine, Jason, Karen, Janet, Jill, Jeffrey, Jennifer,
Benjamin and Nicholas. Also survived by 18 great-grandchildren, a sister Olive Hare and
her husband Roy of Sarnia, and a brother-in-law Carl Chesher. Predeceased by a brother
Charles, a sister Donna and a son-in-law Dick Powell. A lifelong Sarnia area resident, Mr.
Cranston farmed on the 10 line of Moore Township for over 40 years. He was one of the
founders of the Sarnia Minor Athletic Association, the S.M.A.A. Man of the Year in 1962, a
recipient of the James W. Chaytor Memorial Award in 1970 and Honourary Life Member of the
S.M.A.A. He was inducted into the Sarnia/Lambton Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and was a
charter member of Paterson Memorial Presbyterian Church. Visition at the D.J. Robb Funeral
Home on Saturday eveningfrom 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral
service will be held at Paterson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Monday 5 May at 1:00 p.m.
Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations
to the S.M.A.A. or the Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame would be appreciated by the
family.