OBITUARIES
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, CANADA
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WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1967
ROSENA ACTON JOHNSTON
In Victoria Hospital, London on Friday, 3rd November 1967, Bertha Rosena
Acton, beloved wife of William Harvey Johnston in her 64th
year. Dear daughter of Mrs. Bertha Acton of Brooke Township, dear mother
of Mrs. Calvin Woods (Marie) of Wyoming, Mrs. Evelyn Collins of Warwick,
Keith of Sarnia, Clair of Watford, Ross of Point Edward and 21 grandchildren.
One sister Mrs. Pearl Westgate of Sarnia, one brother Russell of Munroe,
Michigan. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will be
held on Monday 6 November at 2 p.m. Interment in Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 13 FEBRUARY 1976
MARY JANE ACTON
Mrs. Mary Jane Acton, 85 of Watford, died Thursday at Watford Nursing home. She
is survived by four daughters; Mrs. Norman (Rita
Margaret) Dennis of Forest; Mrs. Dave (Ella May) Byers of Detroit;
Mrs. W.E. (Fanny) Griffiths of Warren, Mich; and Mrs. Donald
(Mildred Alice) Kelly of Lansing, Mich. Two sons, Ivan of Sarnia and
Victor of Wallaceburg as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Harper Funeral Home, Watford
with Rev. Jake Fehr of Watford officiating. Burial in the Saunders Family Cemetery in
Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE FEBRUARY 1976
MARY JANE ACTON
Mrs. Mary Jane Acton (Parker) wife of the late Richard Acton, passed away on
Thursday 12 February 1976 in her 85th year at the Warford Nursing
Home. She was the mother of Mrs. Norman Dennis (Reta Margaret) of Forest; Mrs.
Dave Byers (Ella May) of Detroit; Mrs. W.E. Griffiths
(Fanny Joanna) of Warren, Mich; Mrs. Donald E. Kelly
(Mildred Alice) of Lansing, Mich; Ivan Elmer of Sarnia and Victor
James of Wallaceburg. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Haprer Funeral Home was in charge of funeral arrangements
with funeral service conducted on Saturday 14 February. Interment was
in Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Twp. Pallbearers included; Jim Saunders, Carman
and Ken Holbrook, Sanford Lucas, Arthur Griffith and Cecil Saunders. Rev Jacob
Fehr conducted the funeral service.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 MAY 1936
THOMAS ACTON
Thomas Acton, 68 year old Sarnia resident who retired from
the Canadian National Railways car shops only last Thursday
after 18 years' service, was burned in his bed Monday night that
caused his death a few hours later. It is believed he was smoking his pipe
found lying on a small table beside the bed, and set the mattress and bed clothes
afire. Mrs. Acton, awakening at 2 a.m. smelled smoke and hurrying to his
room was unable to open the door as he had fallen between the door and bed. Physicians and
firemen, hastily summoned, exthinguished the fire and removed the injured man to hospital
where he died a few hours later. Mr. Acton was born on the Warwick Townline, but
moved to the 10th line of Enniskillen where he farmed for many years. In 1910
he went to Sarnia as a Provincial police officer, later he worked in
munition plants during the war, and then joined the C.N.R. shops
where he had served for 18 years. Surviving are his widow, formerly Annie Hall, and
a family of three daughters and two sons; also two sisters, Mrs. George Boddy of
Detroit and Mrs. Margaret Fisher of Sarnia. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon,
with interment in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER 23 JULY 1946
ANNIE ACTON
Annie Acton, widow of Thomas Acton, died at her home 140
Bright Street, yesterday in her 78th year. She had been a member of
Central United Church. Her husband predeceased her 10 years ago. She is
survived by three daughters and two sons; Miss Marcella Acton of
Detroit; Mrs. Harry Pearce of Port Huron; Mrs. Stanley
McNeil of Sarnia; U.L. Acton of Sarnia; Latimer Acton of Sarnia; a
sister Miss Margaret Hall of Sarnia; three brothers, George Hall of Racine,
Wisconsin; William Hall of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and James hall of Cleveland, Ohio; The
funeral will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon at 2 O'clock
with interment at Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 JUNE 1913
WILLIAM HENRY SAUNDERS
On Friday, the 6th June after a short illness, Mr. W.H.
Saunders died at his residence, West half lot 24, con 12, Enniskillen, where he and
his family have resided for the past 6 years. The deceased was well and favorably known,
having been a resident of Marthaville for 15 years prior to his moving to the farm. He was
a Methodist in religion and a Conserative in politics. He was the son of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Saunders, and was born in Brooke Township
in 1851. In 1876 he married Sarah Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lucas,
Brooke. He is survived by his wife, three sons and two daughters:
Wallace living in Borneo, Fred living in Egypt, Oscar at home,
Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. Wilson Butler of 12th con. east, Eniskillen. The
funeral was held on Monday the 9th June and was largely attended. Interment took
place in Hillsdale cemetery Petrolia Ont. The pallbearers were Messrs
Jacob, Daniel and Thomas Saunders, nephews, John, Thomas and Walter
Lucas, brothers-in-law.
ARNIA OBSERVER 4 JUNE 1934
SARAH SAUNDERS
The death of Mrs. Sarah Jane Saunders, widow of William H. Saunders, occurred at the
home of her son, Oscar Saunders, con 12, Enniskillen township, early this
morning. Mrs. Saunders, who was aged 78 years, had been in ill health for the
past number of years. She was born near Watford and before her marriage,
nearly sixty years ago, was Miss Sarah Jane Lucas. Her husband pre-deceased
her by 22 years. He had been an oil producer and farmer in the Copleston district and
previously had conducted a butcher business in Watford. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Robert Hall and Mrs. Wilson Butler both of Enniskillen, three sons,
Wallace of London, Frederick of Windsor and Oscar of Enniskillen.
Five brothers, Robert, Absalom and Thomas Lucas of Watford, Edward of Sarnia and
Walter of Watford. The funeral will be held from the home of her son, Oscar
Saunders, concession 12, Enniskillen Township on Wednesday afternoon.
Interment is to be made at Hillsdale cemetery, Petrolia.
SARNIA OBSERVER 8 MAY 1951
MARTHA HALL
Mrs. Martha Hall Con 10 Enniskillen, died at her residence today
following a short illness. She was 73 years of age. Wife of Robert Hall, she was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Saunders, and was born in Brooke
township. She was a member of St. Andrew's United Church. Surviving,
besides her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Bernard Doerr of Inwood, a son Cecil
at home, a sister, Mrs. Wilson Butler of Enniskillen and two brothers, Oscar Saunders of
Enniskillen and Fred Saunders of Windsor. The body is at the home, R.R.3, Petrolia
and will remain there until Thursday when funeral services will be held at McKay and White
Funeral Home Wyoming, at 2:30 p.m. Services will be conducted by the Rev. W.P.
Newman, St. Andrew's United Church. Interment will be in the Wyoming cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 MAY 1951
MARTHA (Saunders) HALL
Mrs. Robert Hall, 73, formerly Martha Saunders of Brooke Twp., died at her home on
the 12th Con., Enniskillen on Tuesday. Surviving besides her husband, are one daughter,
Mrs. Bernard Doerr of Inwood, one son Cecil at home, one sister
Mrs. Wilson Butler, Enniskillen, two brothers Oscar Saunders Enniskillen
and Fred Windsor. Funeral service was conducted at the McKay and White funeral home in
Wyoming on Thursday afternoon by the Rev. W.P. Newman of Inwood, with interment in
Wyoming Cemetery.
TRANSCREST AND FREE PRESS 15 APRIL 1971
ROBERT S. HALL
At the C.E.E. Hospital, Petrolia on Thursday, 8 April 1971, Robert S.
Hall of R.R. 1 Petrolia, passed away at the age of 85. He was a
well known retired farmer. He was the beloved husband of the late Martha Jane
Saunders, and dear father of Mrs. Bernard (Hazel) Doerr of Inwood, and Cecil
Hall of R.R. 1, Petrolia. Four grandchildren and six great grandchildren also
survive. Funeral services were held from McKay and White Funeral Home,
Wyoming, on Monday 12 April. Interment in the Wyoming Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1995
BERNARD DOERR
Mr. Bernard Doerr of Inwood passed away at Sarnia General Hospital on 21 April 1995
in his 87th year. Born in Foam Lake, Sask., the son the the late William Doerr and
Clara (nee McMurray) Sands. Mr. Doerr is survived by his wofe the former Hazel Hall, a
daughter Donna Payne and her husband John of Sarnia, his grandchildren Nathan
Payne of Sarnia, Michael Payne of Caldwell, New Jersey, Matthew Payne of Toronto,
Carrie Edwards of Bowmanville and Morgan Doerr of Calgary, his sisters Anne
Robertson of London and Margaret Worster of Vancouver. Besides his parents, Mr.
Doerr was predeceased by his son Kenneth Doerr (22 January 1995 and a brother Basil Sands
of Vancouver. Mr. Doerr came to Lambton County in 1918. He later
farmed and eventually operated a retail appliance and electrical store in
Inwood, Doerr Electric, from 1947 to 1978. Mr. Doerr was a former elder of Inwood
United Church, Past Pres. of Alvinston Rotary Club, a member (over 50 years)
and Past Mater of Inwood Masonic Lodge #503 A.F. and A.M., Past Worthy
Patron on Inwood Chapter #249 Order of the Eastern Star and a former
trustee of the Village of Inwood. The funeral service for the late Mr.
Doerr was held on Monday 24 April 1995 at 1:30 p.m. at the
Needham-Jay Funeral Home with Mrs. Jessie Dobbyn of Inwood United Church
officiating. During the service Marie McNally sang "The Lord is My
Shepherd," accompanied at the piono by Marie Shilson. The pallbearers
were Jerry Swan, Morley Shilson, Bob Sawyer, Mac Leitch, Burton Johnson and
Don Annett. The flowerbearers were Nathan, Michael and Matthew Payne and Natasja Edelman.
Interment in Alvinston Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 MAY 1992
CECIL HALL
Funeral for Cecil Hall, 79, of R.R.1, Petrolia, was held Thursday at the Needham-Jay
Funeral Hall, Petrolia, with Rev. Robert Dalgleish officiating. Mr.
Hall, who died 28 April at Twilight Haven in Petrolia, is survived by
his wife, Mary (Higgins) Hall; daughters, Anne Sawyer and Marilyn Jean
Leitch; sister Hazel Doerr and five grandchildren. Burial was at Wyoming
Cemetery and the pallbearers were Willard Hall, Arnold Butler, Pat
Stonehouse, George Sawyer, Ernie Higgins and Kenneth Doerr. Flower bearers were
Cheryl, Christine and Nicole Sawyer and Brian, Kevin and Jennifer Leitch.
SARNIA OBSERVER 27 JUNE 1957
DORIS BUTLER
At the C.E.E. Hospital Petrolia on Sunday the 23 June 1957, Dora
Saunders, beloved wife of Wilson Butler and dear mother of Velma (Mrs. Fred Moore),
Earl and Arnold all of Enniskillen and dear sister of Oscar
Saunders, Enniskillen and Fred Saunders of Windsor Ont. Resting at her late residence Con
12 East Enniskillen until 11 a.m. Wednesday 25 June. Funeral service at the Wm. Jay
Funeral Home, Petrolia at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 14 FEBRUARY 1962
WILSON BUTLER
Wilson Butler, 74, of Concession 12 East Enniskillen Township died Tuesday in
Sarnia General Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butler and a life
long resident of Enniskillen Township. He was a member of St. Andrew's Brooke and
Enniskillen United Church. Mr. Butler's wife, the former Dora Saunders, predeceased
him. Surviving are two sons, Earl and Arnold and one
daughter, Mrs. Fred (Velma) Moore, all of Enniskillen
Township; also one sister, Mrs. Sawyer (Eva) O'Hara, R.R.2 Petrolia;
seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The body is at the family
home, Lot 26 Concession 12 Enniskillen Township until Friday morning when
removal will be made to William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia for service at 2 p.m. Rev.
Robert Stokes officiating. Burial in Wyoming Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 MARCH 1971
FRED MOORE
Fred Moore, 61, lifelong resident of Concession 8,
Ennniskillen Township died Saturday in CEE Hospital, Petrolia. He was the son of
Byron and the late Mrs. Moore and operated a farm at his former address for many
years. He was a member of St. Andrew's Brooke and Enniskillen United Church and a member
of the board of managers. He is survived by his wife, the former Thelma Butler;
his father, Byron Moore; two sons, Ray and Ross, all of Concession 8
Enniskillen Township. Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral services
will be held from the William Jay Funeral Home, Petrolia, Monday at 2:30
p.m. with Rev. J. Barnard officiating. Burial in Hillsdale Cemetery, Petrolia.
PETROLIA NEWSPAPER 4 JUNE 1964
A. WELLINGTON GRIFFITH
A highly esteemed district man and a line-long resident of the 10th line Brooke
Township, Arthur Wellington Griffith, 85, died on 28th May at his home Lot 3 Concession
11, seven miles east of Petrolia. He had been in poor health since January. Born and
raised on the 10th line, Mr. Griffith was married to Martha Jane Saunders and they
spent all of their married life on the Griffiths farm. Two years ago, they
observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage. He was known as a successful farmer and
was particularly interested in keeping good horses. For nearly thirty years, he
carried on a life and motor car insurance agency wich he disposed of a couple
of years ago. He was a member of the St. Andrew's B. & E. United
Church and a member of its Official Board. Politically he was a stalwart
Conservative. Held in high regard for his sterling character
and pleasing manner, his passing will be mourned by a wide circle of friends.
He is survived by his widow, four daughters and a son; Mrs. Russell (Roberta) Graham
of Enniskillen; Mrs. Clayton (Velma) Acton of Warwick Township; Mrs. Vance (Edna)
Kersey of Watford; John of Brooke Township; Mrs. Vance (Hazel) Jarding of
Enniskillen; with 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and a brother Edward of
Windsor. The funeral on Sunday afternoon was largely attended, the
service being conducted at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, by
Rev. G.B. Puntar of the B & E United Church. The pallbearers were 6
grandsons. Jim Graham, Robert Jardine, Ralph Kersey, Douglas Acton, Barry and Arthur
Griffith. Flowerbearers were 3 grandsons, Ray Jardine, Garry Kersey, Ken Acton and three
nephews, Bert, Edward and Lorn Trowbridge. Burial was in Saunders Private Cemetery, Brooke
Township.
PETROLIA NEWSPAPER MAY 1965
MARTHA J. GRIFFITH
At her family residence, Lot 2 Concession 11, Brooke Township on
Wednesday 5th May 1965, Martha Jane Saunders, beloved wife of the late Arthur Wellington
Griffith in her 81st year. Dear mother of Mrs. Russell (Roberta) Graham, Enniskillen
Township; Mrs. Clayton (Velma) Acton of Warwick Township; Mrs.
Vance (Edna) Kersey of Watford; John of Enniskillen Township; Mrs.
Vance (Hazel) Jardine of Enniskillen Township; 16 grandchildren, 30 great
grandchildren; dear sister of Mrs. Maggie Dool of Lumby, B.C.; Mrs. Lea
(Debbie) Smith of Lacombe, Alta.; brother of Mr. Howard Saunders of
Lacombe, Alta; and four half sisters, Annie of Vermont, USA;
Hattie, Tena, Charlotte and one half brother Albert all of Lacombe, Alta. Resting
at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where service will be held on Friday, 7
May at 3 p.m. Interment in Saunders private Cemetery, Brooke Township.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE MAY 1985
VELMA ACTON
Velma G. (Griffith) Acton of RR#3, Watford, passed away in
St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia on Tuesday 21 May 1985. She was the beloved wife of
Clayton Acton and dear mother of Doug of RR#3 Watford, Donna (Mrs. William Gray) of
Mt. Clemens, Michigan and Ken and Lorne of Watford. Also survived by eleven
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, as well as two sisters, Reuberta
(Mrs. Russell Graham) of Inwood and Mrs. Edna Kersey of Watford and a brother John
of RR#7 Alvinston. She was predeceased by a sister Hazel Jardine. The funeral
service was held at the Harper Funeral Home, Watford, on Thursday afternoon with Rev.
Christine Jerrett officiating. Service as pallbearers were Arthur
Griffith, Ralph Kersey, Jim Graham, Ray Jardine, Grant Kelly and Lloyd
Moffatt. Flowerbearers were Brian, Howard and Michael Acton and John Everett. Interment
was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
SARNIA OBSERVER 5 JULY 1972
VANCE EDWARD KERSEY
In St. Joseph's Hospital Sarnia on Monday 3 July 1972, Vance Edward Kersey, beloved
husband of Edna Griffith in his 65th year. Dear father of Gary of Sarnia,
Ralph of Watford, dear brother of Mrs. Marguerite Harper of Watford, Madeline
of Carsland, Alberta. Also survived by six grandchildren. Resting at the Harper
Funeral Home, Watford where services will be held on Thursday 6th July at 2 p.m.
Interment in Saunders Cemetery, Brooke Township.
SARNIA OBSERVER APRIL 1993
EDNA PEARL KERSEY
In Sarnia General Hospital on Saturday 3rd April 1993, Edna Pearl
Griffith, in her 86th year of Bestview Health Care Centre,
Sarnia (formerly of Watford). Beloved wife of the late Vance Edward
Kersey (1972), dear mother of Gary and his wife Gale of Sarnia and Ralph
and his wife Sandra of Watford. Also survived by 8
grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Roberta Graham of
Petrolia. Predeceased by 2 sisters Velma Acton and Hazel Jardine
and one brother John Griffith. Dear sister-in-law of Marguerite (Dolly)
Harper of Watford and Madeline of Carsland, Alberta. Visitors will be
received at the Harper Funeral Home, monday 5th April from 3:30-5 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral service will he held on Tuesday 6th April at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Alymer Smith
officiating. Donations may be made to your favorite charity as an
expression of sympathy. (Cheques only please). Interment Saunders Cemetery,
Brooke Township.
LONDON FREE PRESS 7 SEPTEMBER 1991
JOHN W. GRIFFITH
At Sarnia General Hoispital on Friday, 6 September 1991, John W.
Griffith, 81 years of RR #7 Alvinston. Beloved husband of Velma Herbert
and the late Ruby (nee Page) (1973). Dear father of J. Arthur
Griffith and his wife Carolynne of RR #7 Alvinston, Barry Griffith and his friend Lois of
Walton N.S. and Joan Maw and her husband Maurice of RR #3 Petrolia. Also
survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great-
grandchildren. Dear step-father of Charlotte Lockwood and her husband George
and Ronald Berbert all of Port Huron. Dear brother of Mrs. Roberta Graham on
Inwood, Mrs. Edna Kersey of Watford and the late Hazel Jardine and Velma Acton.
Visitors will be received on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Needham Jay Funeral Home
Petrolia where funeral service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Robert
Dalgleish of St. Andrew's B & E. United Church officiating. As
expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the
Sarnia General Hospital Foundation (Cardiac Care) or the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Ontario. Interment in Saunders Cemetery, Brooke Township.
NEWSPAPER OBIT MARCH 1903
ABSALOM SAUNDERS
An old and well known resident of Brooke passed away on Tuesday in the
person of Mr. Absalom Saunders, proprietor of Saunders's stave
mill at Sutorville. Deceased had been in failing health for the past year, and the
end was not unexpected. Mr. Saunders was born in Montague, Lanark Co., about
70 years ago, and came to Brooke when 18 years of age. He was the eldest son of
the late Thomas Saunders, who first settled on the 6th line, where
they erected a saw mill, one of the first in this section. About 24 years ago
he removed to what is now known as Sutorville, where he carried on an
extensive business for many years in the stave and saw mill line. His business
interests gave him a large acquaintance throughout Western
Ontario, and his record for uprightness and fair dealing was never
questioned, and he was a man who made many friends and
few enemies. His home was an open house, and no needy person was ever sent
away without partaking of his generous hospitality. He leaves
behind a family of six sons; Abraham, Isaac, Jacob,
Thomas, Daniel and John; and four daughters. Jane, Mrs. Eadie, Mrs.
Palmer, and Mrs. Reid of London. His wife predeceased him about ten
years ago. Four brothers also survive, Isiah and Thomas G., of Idaho, Elijah of Alberta
and William H., of Marthaville, and one sister, Mrs. James Lett of
Brooke. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Mr. McCulloch conducted
the service at the house, and the interment took place in the family
burying ground.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 14 MARCH 1947
DANIEL SAUNDERS
Daniel Saunders, one of the best known farmers of Brooke
Twp., passed away in Sarnia Hospital on Tuesday, aged 72 years.
Born and raised on 9 sideroad, he lived his entire lifetime in the
Sutorville district and was a member of Christ Church. Surviving are his
widow, formerly Ellen Butler of Warwick and two daughters, Mr. Reg.
Thorne (Letha) on a nearby farm, Miss Beulah, a teacher in Brooke-Warwick
townline school, one grandson Elton Thorne; also two brothers Thomas Saunders of
Bickford, Moore Twp., John Saunders of London and one sister Mrs. William Reid of
London. The body rested at the Harper Funeral Home Watford until
Thursday when service was conducted there at 2 o'clock by
his former and present rectors, Rev. James Nosford of Woodstock and Rev.
John Graham of Watford and Brooke Anglican Churches. Interment was in Saunders
family cemetery, 9 sideroad, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 31 MAY 1962
ELLEN SAUNDERS
Mrs. Ellen Saunders, 84, died in Sarnia General Hospital Wednesday. She is survived
by two daughters Mrs. Reginald (Letha) Thorne and Miss Beulah Saunders and a grandson
Brooke, all of Watford. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at
Christ Church, Sutorville. Arrangements by Harper Funeral Home Watford.
Interment Saunders family cemetery 9th sideroad, Brooke.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JULY 1977
REGINALD THORNE
Reginald Thorne, age 84 years, a resident of Watford for the past five
years, passed away in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on
Tuesday, 19 July 1977, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Norfolk County,
England in 1893, the youngest of a family of eleven. He immigrated to
Canada in 1913 and became a farm labourer near Kerwood until he answered his
country's call during World War I. He saw active service for two years in France. On his
return to Canada in 1919, he worked for Mr. Richard Williamson in Brooke Township
until he purchased a nearby farm, now owned by his grandson, Everett Thorne.
Surviving are his widow, the former Letha Saunders, one son, Elton, 4
grandchildren: Everett, Dale, Ellen (Mrs. Dale Wilson) and Gale at home.
Four great grandchildren; Kendra Wilson, Jeffrey and Steven
Thorne and Kara Thorne.The body rested at the Harper Funeral Home until Thursday
when it was taken to Trinity Anglican for burial service. Pallbearers
were former farm neighbours; Eugene Holbrook, Albert Shirley,
Eldon Higgins, Fred Kidd, Orville Hall and Isreal Gagnier. Honorary bearers were six
Legion members: William Swan, Dave Smith, Ed Burns, Jack Kersey, Orville Edwards and
Mr. Derbyshire. Interment was in the Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE NOVEMBER 1984
MARY LETHA THORNE
Mary Letha (Saunders) Thorne of the Watford Nursing Home, passed
away in St. Joseph's Hospital Sarnia on Thursday, 1 November 1984 in her 86th
year. She was the dear mother of Elton and wife Jean of RR#3 Watford and dear
grandmother of Everett and wife Mary, Dale and wife Mary, Ellen and husband
Dale and Gail all of RR#3 Watford. Also survived by 10 great grandchildren as
well as a sister Mrs. Beulah Latimer of Watford. The funeral
service was held at Trinity Anglican Church Watford on Saturday morning with Rev.
John Holland officiating. The Harper Funeral Home, Watford was in charge of arrangements.
Interment was in Saunders Family Cemetery, Brooke Twp.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE
WESLEY LATIMER
Wesley Latimer, 63, a native of Essex county, who has resided on con.12
at the Brooke-Enniskillen townline for the past 11
years, passed away at his home on Saturday. He had suffered a coronary
last June, and was confined to his bed the past nine weeks. Surviving are his
wife, formerly Beulah Saunders, of Watford; two sons by his first wife,
the late Ilo Squibb; also four sisters; Mrs. George Dales (Edith) and Mrs. Archie
McIntosh (Em) both of Leamington, Mrs. N.A. Clifford (Sadie) of Hamilton, Mrs. Rex
Campbell (Florence) of Willowdale, and one brother, Hugh of Leamington. Two
sisters, Mrs. Webster Buchanan (Elizabeth), Mrs. Joseph Mellow (Mary) and
three brothers, George, Robert and Will, all predeceased. Rested at Harper Funeral
Home Watford, where service was conducted on Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Wm.,
Mercer of Trinity Anglican church and interment was in the Saunders family
cemetery, Brooke. Pallbearers were Willis McIntosh, Willis Dales,
Wilbert Latimer, William Mellow, Bert Sweet and Garnet Rundle. Flowerbearers
were Wilton Johnson, John Rundle, Cecil Lane.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE JANUARY 1989
BEULAH SAUNDERS LATIMER
Suddenly in Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital on Wednesday 18
January 1989, Beulah Ferne Saunders Latimer of Watford, beloved wife of
the late Wesley Latimer in her 82nd year. Dear step-mother
of Charles, RR3 Watford, dear aunt of Elton and Jean Thorne, RR3 Watford, dear
great-aunt of Everett and Mary Thorne, Dale and Mary Thorne,
Ellen and Dale Wilson, Gail and Jeff Edwards all of RR3 Watford. Dear great-great
aunt of Jeff, Steven, Stacey, Brian, Kara, Tracey, Marcy and Matthew.
Predeceased by one great-great nephew Michael Edwards, and
one brother-in-law Reg., Thorne and one sister Letha. Resting at the Harper
Funeral Home Watford until Saturday morning, then to Trinity Anglican Church,
Watford for service at 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday 7-9 and Friday 7-9. As
expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the
Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Interment in Saunders Family
Cemetery, Brooke Township.
LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1966
CLARENCE FULLER
Suddenly at his residence, 80 High St., Strathroy on Saturday 6th Ausust
1966, Clarence W.G. Fuller, in his 66th year, beloved husband of Mildred
Morgan, stepson of Mrs. Ada Fuller of Watford and brother of Mrs. Arthur
(Ethel) Mallalieu of London, Frederick of Ridgetown, William of Lambeth and
Harry of Watford. Resting at the Denning Bros., Funeral Home, Strathroy, where service
will be held on Tuesday, 9 August at 2 P.M. Interment in Strathroy Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 30 MARCH 1972
ADA OLIVE FULLER
Mrs. Albert Fuller, formerly of Watford, passed away last Thursday 23 March in
Strathmere Lodge, at Strathroy. Mrs. Fuller, formerly Ada Olive Crawford, was in her 84th
year, the wife of the late George Albert Fuller, of Kerwood and Hyde Park. Surviving
are one daughter, Mrs. A. Mallalieu (Ethel) of London, and two sons, William
of Lambeth and Harry of Watford. Mrs. Fuller was predeceased by two sons,
Clarence of Strathroy and Fred of Ridgetown. Nine grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren also survive. Dr. D.A. Brydon officiated at the funeral service on
Saturday afternoon at Denning Brothers Funeral Home in Strathroy. Pallbearers
included four grandsons, Ray Mallalieu, Barry, Ronald and David
Fuller, and two nephews, Kenneth Richardson and Gordon
Crawford. Burial was in the Strathroy Cemetery, Strathroy Ont.
LONDON FREE PRESS JULY 1996
DAPHNE FULLER
Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ontario on Monday 22 July
1996, Daphne J.Fuller of London, formerly of Lambeth, Ontario, in her 80th year.
Beloved wife of the late William A. Fuller (1994). Loving mother of Judith Cowper
and Ray of Middleton, Nova Scotia; Bill Fuller and Jacquie
of Kanata; Harry Fuller and Peggy of Kitchener and Cindy
Tredwell and Brent of Calgary, Alberta. Loved by 9
grandchildren; Michael, Kelly, Christy, Kye, Bill, Matthew, Jennifer, Adam and
Tonya. Sadly missed by her family in England. Friends will be received at the
McFarlane and Roberts Funeral Home, Main Street,
Lambeth on Wednesday from 7-9 PM, where the funeral service
will be held on Thursday 25 July 1996 at 2 PM with Dr.
Colin Zavitz officiating. Memorial donations to the
United Way, 409 King Street, London, Ontario, N6B 1S5
gratefully acknowledged. Cremation with interment in the
Trinity Rosegarden Lambeth, Ontario.
SARNIA OBSERVER 29 APRIL 1972
CAROLINE THORNER
At Twilight Haven, Petrolia, on Friday, 28th April 1972, Caroline Flora
(Jarriott) Thorner aged 92 years, widow of Norman D. Thorner
formerly of 1000 Exmouth St., mother of Mrs. Hazel Abbott of Sarnia, Mrs. Jack
(Marjorie) Alpaugh of Blenhelm, R. William Thorner of Point Edward, 16
grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 2 great, great
grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home on Monday, 1st May
at 1 p.m. Interment at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Sarnia.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1952
CLIFFORD ABBOTT
Passed away suddenly at Calgary, Alta., on Thursday 11 Sept., 1952, Clifford Conn
Abbott, beloved husband of Hazel (Thorner) Abbott of Albany Cal.,
formerly of Watford, aged 51 years. Remains arriving Monday 15 Sep at 2:10 p.m.
Funeral will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Davis and Victoria Sts.,
on Tuesday, 16 Sep., 1952. Service at the Funeral Home at 1.30 p.m. (D.S.T.)
Interment at Watford Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS JULY 1968
GEORGE FULLER
In Strathroy-Middlesex General JHospital on Monday 8 July
1968, George B. Fuller, in his 69th year, husband of Marguerite
Pringle. Dear father of Mrs. M.E. McClure (Lorna Margaret) of North Bay,
John of Ottawa and Roger of Montreal. Four grandchildren. Dear brother
of Mrs. Ted Roberts (Joyce) of Arkona. Resting at the Harper Funeral Home,
Watford, where service will be held on Thursday 11 July at 3 P.M. A Masonic
service under the auspices of Havelock Lodge No.238 Watford will be held at 8
p.m. Tuesday night July 9 at the funeral home. Interment in Arkona Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS JANUARY 1990
AGNES (Fuller) ROBERTS
At Strathroy General Hospital on Friday 12 January 1990, Mrs. Agnes Joyce (Fuller)
Roberts of Arkons. Beloved wife of the late E.J. (Ted) Roberts (1969).
Predeceased by one brother George Fuller. Also
survived by several nieces and nephews. Resting at the Gilpin Funeral Home,
Thedford for service in the chapel on Monday, 15th January at 1:30 P.M.,
Rev. Eleanore Johanson of Arkona United Church officiating. Memorial donations to
the Canadian Cancer Society. Visitation Sunday afternoon and evening. Interment
Arkona Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 17 MARCH 1939
JOHN L. FULLER
John L. Fuller 87 year old resident of Arkona and a former Lambton
County councillor, died this morning at his home following a recent
illness. Born in Warwick Township, near Watford, Mr. Fuller farmed for
a number of years and about 47 years ago moved to the village where he
went into partnership with his brother, Wesley Fuller. He had been
living retured for the past few years. Mr. Fuller was an elder in the United
Church and for some years represented Arkona in the county council. He was one
of the organizers of the Rock Glen Power Company which supplied Arkona with
electricity before Hydro came into use. The deceased is survived by four daughters,
Mrs. Donald Sutherland of Kincardine, Mrs. Stanley Janny of Bosanquet
Township, Mrs. J.L. Brown of Arkona and Miss Elva Fuller at home;
three sisters, Mrs. Frank Lamb and Mrs. William Sitllington of Arkona and Mrs.
T.H. Barnes of Toronto, and two brothers, Wesley Fuller of Arkona
and Thomas Fuller of Warwick. A private funeral will be held at the
family residence on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will be at
Arkona Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 18 DECEMBER 1964
JOHN LAWRENCE BROWN
John Lawrence Brown, 83, of Arkona died Wednesday in
Strathroy Middlex Hospital. Surviving is his wife, the former Lena C. Fuller;
daughter, Mildred, Mrs. Gordon Polling of Peterborough; sons, Fred of
Arkona and Howard of Sackville, N.B.; three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held
Saturday at 2 p.m. from Douglas Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford to Arkona United
Church. Burial will be in Arkona Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 2 NOVEMBER 1972
DONALD A. SUTHERLAND
Donald A. Sutherland of Arkona and formerly of Kincardine passed away at
St. Joseph's Hospital, London last Wednesday the 25th October. Mr. Sutherland, who was in
his 87th year is survived by his wife Maud (Fuller) Sutherland and also several
nieces and nephews. He had served in World War I from 1914 to 1918 and also in
World War II, retiring with the rank of Major. Funeral service was conducted at the
Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford on Friday Afternoon with the Rev. Arthur
Thrower, of Arkona United Church in charge. Pallbearers included, D.M.
Frazer, Alex Sutherland, Russell Sutherland, Mason Brown, Marty Brown and Mac Brown.
Interment was in Arkona Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 4 NOVEMBER 1976
MAUD A. (FULLER) SUTHERLAND
Maud A. (Fuller) Sutherland, of Arkona, passed away at Strathroy
Middlesex Hospital, on Thursday, 28 October 1976, in her 90th year. She was the wife of of
late Donald A. Sutherland and is survived by a sister Margaret (Mrs. Stanley
Janney), of Arkona. Predeceased by Lena (Mrs. J.L. Brown) and Elva. Several
nieces and nephews survive as well. The funeral service was held on
Saturday in the chapel of the Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford with
interment in Arkona Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 1978
MARGARET L. (FULLER) JANNEY
Margaret L. (Fuller) Janney of Arkona, passed away at Sarnia General Hospital on Monday 4
September 1978 in her 84th year. She is survived by her husband Stanley C.
Janney. Predeceased by Elva (1961), Lena (Mrs. J.L. Brown in 1976) and Maud
(Mrs. D. Sutherland in 1976). The funeral service was held in the Chapel
of the Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford on Wednesday 6th September
with interment in Arkona Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 4 DECEMBER 1939
WILLIAM H. SITLINGTON
The death of William H. Sitlington, well known resident of Arkona occurred at his
home here on Saturday evening following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sitlington was born
83 years ago in Adelaide Township and with the exception of some
years spent farming in the west lived all his life in this district. He was a
faithful member of the United Church and was also a member of the session. Surviving are
his widow and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ch. H. Sitlington and two
granddaughters, Mary and Betty all of Calgary, Alberta. A private funeral will be
held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family residence. The Rev. A.C.
Moorehouse will be in charge of the service. Interment will be at Warwick village
cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER OCTOBER 1945
THOMAS H. FULLER
Thomas Henry Fuller, who has been in failing health for several
years, died at his home on the 2nd concession, south, in the Warwick
township, Wednesday morning. He was in his 83rd year and had lived his entire
lifetime on the farm where he was born. Mrs. Fuller, who was formerly Nillie Hagle,
predeceased him on 8th April 1937. Surviving are a family of one daughter and two
sons. Mrs. Edwin Young, Earl and Clare Fuller all of Warwick; also three
sisters and one brother, Mrs. C.H. Barnes, Toronto; Mrs. W. Sitlington,
Mrs. Frank Lambe and Wesley Fuller all of Arkona. The funeral service will be
conducted at the family residence on Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock by the
Rev. Edward Lacey of Erie St., and Zion churches. Interment will be in Watford cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 10 JUNE 1950
EARL S. FULLER
Earl S. Fuller, 54, of Watford, had died in Strathroy
General Hospital. Funeral will be held tomorrow in the Zion United
Church, Warwick Township at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Watford
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1961
SADIE H. FULLER
Mrs. Sadie H. Spittlehouse Fuller, 60, wife of Clare C. Fuller,
died Monday in Victoria Hospital, London. Besides her husband, she is survived
by two sons: Ralph Fuller, Hamilton and Franklin Fuller at home; a
sister, Mrs. J.L. (Hilda) Brown, Parry Sound; three sisters and a
brother, in England. The body is at Harper Funeral Home, Watford, where funeral
service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 10 JULY 1975
LELA (Fuller) YOUNG
Mrs. Lela Irene (Fuller) Young, of Warwick Twp., passed away at
Sarnia General Hospital on Sunday 6 July 1975, in her 75th year. She is survived by
her husband Edwin Young and one son Beverly of Ottawa, as well as 2 grandchildren.
The funeral service was held on Wednesday 9 July at the
Harper Funeral Home with interment in Watford Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 13 APRIL 1988
ARTHUR C. "MIKE" STAPLEFORD
Arthur C. "Mike" Stapleford, of 1363 Lecaron, Sarnia died on the 4th April
1988 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Sarnia. Born in Watford and a
resident of Sarnia, he was 69 years of age and a Polysar Limited retiree. Mr.
Stapleford was the son of the late Major and Mrs. Richard H.
Stapleford of Watford. Surviving are his wife Alice M. (Luckham), a daughter
Elizabeth M. and husband David F. Fleming of Guelph, a son Dr. Richard G. of
Windsor and his wife Virginia (Kliorikaitis) and 3 grandchildren, Jessica, Justin
and Scott. Also surviving are 2 sisters Mrs. G. E. Tait of
Toronto and Miss Marjory (Mons) Stapleford of St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and a
brother Robert L. (Charlie) of London. He was predeceased by a brother Richard
Harvey in 1983. Throughout the period of his residence in Sarnia, Mr. Stapleford was
active in community affairs and service. A member and former elder of Grace
United Church, he was also a member and former member of the Board
of Directors of the Sarnia Golf and Curling Club. At various times
he served on boards and committees associated with the Lambton Health
Unit, Victorian Order of Nursing, Family Counselling Centre, Association
of Ontario Boards of Health, Cancer Society, Boy Scouts Association and
the Sarnia and District Personnel Association. In 1983 he was made the first life member
of the Sarnia and District Personnel Association and received one of thee Citizen of
the Year Awards from the City of Sarnia. He was also one of the recipients of the
Province of Ontario's Bicentennial Medals in 1983 in recognition of his
community service over the years. Friends were received by the family at the
D.J. Robb Funeral Home, Sarnia from 7- 9 p.m. on Wednesday, then to Grace United
Church for a memorial service on Thursday, the 7th April at 2 p.m. Interment
followed on Friday in Grandview Memorial Gardens.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 29 JUNE 1972
SERLE DAVID LUCAS
Serle D. Lucas born 13 June 1895, died 2 June 1972, Married 11 April 1925 to Marjorie
VonZuben. Mr. Lucas died at Pointe Clarke in Kincardine General Hospital. Son of Richard
and Christina (Trowbridge) Lucas. Born in Brooke. After his marriage, they
lived on the family farm in Brooke, then moved to Detroit. In 1932
he moved to Listowel and worked at the Andrew Malcolm Furniture Company. A
veteran of both wars, after discharge in 1946, he moved to Dutton
where he was a Raleigh Salesman. He retired in 1958. Since 1968, he and his wife
have lived at Pointe Clarke. Serle D. Lucas of Pointe Clarke, formerly of Listowel, died
Friday, 2 June 1972 in Kincardine General Hospital. He was 77 years of
age, and had been in failing health for several years. Death was attributed to
a heart attack. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lucas, he was
born in Brooke Township 13 January 1895. On the 11th April 1925 he married Marjorie
VonZuben of Listowel and they lived for a time on the family farm in
Brooke Township before moving to Detroit. In 1932 they came to Listowel,
where Mr. Lucas was employed at the Andrew Malcolm Furniture Factory. He was a
veteran of both the First and Second World Wars. Following his discharge from the
armed services in the spring of 1946 they moved to Dutton where he was employed as a
Raleigh salesman. Failing health forced his retirement in 1958. Since 1968 he and
his wife have lived at Pointe Clarke. Besides his wife, he is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Anne) Cox of Detroit, twin grandsons, two sisters,
Mrs. Franklin (Ruby) Smith, and Mrs. Paul (Goldie) Bradley both of
Sarnia. Mr. Lucas had previously bequeathed his body to the University
of Western Ontario for medical research. Arrangements were in charge of the
McLennan-McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley.
SARNIA OBSERVER 1 NOVEMBER 1982
MARJORIE LUCAS
Marjorie (Von Zuben) Lucas, 80, died Saturday at Trillium Villa.
Predeceased by her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anne Cox of
Detroit, son-in-law Thomas Cox and grandsons, Rodney and Robert Cox. Mrs. Lucas has
donated her body to the University of Western Ontario Medical Centre. Arrangements by the
D.J. Robb Funeral Home.
LONDON FREE PRESS JANUARY 1972
ADA J. SHOWLER
Suddenly in Glencoe, on Saturday 8 January 1942, Ada J. (Lucas), of Glencoe, beloved
wife of Ernest Showler and dear mother of Howard F., of Woodstock,
Thomas R., of London, E. Gordon of Brantford; eleven grandchildren,
two great-grandchildren; sister of Serle Lucas, of Point
Clark, Mrs. Ruby Smith and Mrs. Paul (Goldie) Bradley, both of Sarnia. Resting at
the Gough Funeral Home, Glencoe. Funeral service will be held at St. John's Anglican
Church, Gloncoe, on Monday 10 January at 2 p.m. Interment in Oakland Cemetery.
LONDON FREE PRESS AUGUST 1986
HOWARD SHOWLER
At the Woodstock General Hospital on Monday the 28th July
1986, Howard Showler of 258 Edgewood Dr., Woodstock in his 67th year. Beloved
husband of the former Eileen Singleton and dear father of Douglas (and
his wife Sofie) Showler of Woodstock, Mrs. Ruth Ann (and her husband Derek) Cottrell of
Woodstock, Michael of Hickson, Pamela of Kimberley BC and Debbie Kowalchuk of Ingersoll.
Loving grandfather of 5 grandchildren and brother of Thomas
of London and Gordon of Brantford. Friends will be received 7-9
p.m. Tuesday, 2-4:30 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the M.D. (Mac)
Smith Funeral Home 69 Wellington St. N. Woodstock where the funeral service
will be held at 1.30 p.m. Thursday the 31 July with interment in the Anglican Cemetery. A
Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Service will be held at the funeral home at 7.30 p.m.
Wednesday. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the
Canadian Diabetic Association.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 27 APRIL 1956
FRANKLIN S. SMITH
A native son of Watford who has been a member of the Sarnia public school
teaching staff for the last 29 years, Franklin S. Smith, 57, died
suddenly from a heart attack at his home, Richards Street on
Wednesday. He had been in poor health in recent years, but was thought to be improving. As
the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith, he was raised in Watford. After
settling in Sarnia, he was married to Ruby Lucas, of Brooke, who survives, with a family
of three daughters and five sons: Cathherine, Darleen and Carol Anne, at
home: Robert of Brantford, Kenneth, Ronald, Ralph and Ross all of
Sarnia. Resting at Robbs funeral home, Sarnia, where services will be
conducted Friday at 1.30 p.m. with burial in Watford cemetery. A special Masonic
service was conducted by members of Tuscan Lodge, AF&AM this Thursday evening at
7.30.
SARNIA OBSERVER 20 FEBRUARY 1982
RUBY (Lucas) SMITH
Ruby (Lucas) Smith, 75 of 205 Vidal St., S., died Friday at Sarnia General
Hospital. Widow of Franklin S. Smith, she is survived by sons,
Robert ofLondon, Ron of Warwick, Ralph and Ross of Sarnia; daughters, Mrs.
Don (Catherine) Wardell and Mrs. Don (Darlene) Turnbull, both of Sarnia, and
Mrs. Terry (Carol) McCullough of Corunna; 17 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Ken. Sympathy may be expressed through the
charity of choice. Visitation will be Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Sunday
evening. Funeral service will be held from the D.J. Robb Funeral Home Monday at 11
a.m. with burial at the Watford Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER NOVEMBER 1970
KENNETH F. SMITH
At St. Joseph's Hospital on Sunday 15 November 1970, Kenneth Franklin Smith,
of 1300 Kim St. Beloved husband of Dorothy Jean (Bowd) Smith
and dear father of Laurie Ann and Cheryl Lynne, beloved son of Mrs. Ruby
Smith of Sarnia and dear brother of Mrs. Don (Catherine) Wardell,
Mrs. Don (Darlene) Turnbull, Miss Carol Anne Smith, Ronald, Ralph and Ross all
of Sarnia and Robert of London. Resting at the Stewart Funeral Home (George at College)
for funeral service on Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. (The officers and
members of St. Paul's Lodge No 601 will hold a Memorial Service in the
funeral home on Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Interment Lakeview
Cemetery.
SARNIA OBSERVER 25 JULY 1973
GOLDIE (LUCAS) BRADLEY
Mrs. Goldie Lucas Bradley, aged 62 years of 103 N. Christina Street, died Tuesday 24 July
1973 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Brooke Township, she was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mr. Richard J. Lucas. Mrs. Bradley was a member of the
Catholic Women's League of Sacred Heart Church. Surviving are her husband J. Paul
Bradley, one daughter Mrs. A.J. (Paula) Bates of Dorval P.Q., three
sons, J.P. (Pat) of Ottawa, J.A. Drew of Sarnia, C.R. (Dick)
of Chicago, a sister Mrs. R.S. (Ruby) Smith of Sarnia, eight grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers and
three sisters. Mrs. Fred (Pearl) Peaslee of Brooke, Frank and Lorne
Lucas of Sarnia, Mrs. Gordon (Mary) Luckham of Sarnia, Serle Lucas of
Pointe Clarke and Mrs. Ernest (Ada) Showler of Glencoe. Resting at the Mackenzie and
Blundy Funeral Home 431 North Christina Street after 2 p.m. Funeral mass at Sacred Heart
Church, Charlesworth Drive at Decaron Avenue on Friday at 11 a.m. Burial at
Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery. Prayers at the Funeral Home Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
SARNIA OBSERVER 26 JANUARY 1937
SANFORD LUCAS
Sanford J. Lucas a former reeve of Alvinston, died yesterday
afternoon at Woodstock, following a lingering illness. He had been in
that city for treatment but a week, when he was taken ill with pneumonia. Surviving
are his wife, one son Douglas, and one daughter Helen, at home. He was one of the
best known men in this community, having conducted an implement business here for many
years, prior to which he farmed in Brooke Township. He had been retired for about six
years and continued to reside here. The funeral will be held from his residence at
Alvinston, on Wednesday afternoon and interment will be made in the Alvinston Cemetery.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE APRIL 1953
SUSANNAH LUCAS
Services for Mrs. Susannah Lucas, 73, who died in Arkona, on Wednesday the 22nd
April, were conducted in the Black Funeral Home, Alvinston and interment made in
Alvinston cemetery. The pallbearers were Russell and Frank Muma, Harvey Leggate,
Frank, Irwin and Arnold Lucas. Formerly Susannah Waterman, she was born in
Warwick Townshp, near Arkona. Following her marriage she was clerk of
Alvinston for many years. He husband Sanford Lucas, died in 1937. She went to
Arkona two years ago. Surviving are one son, Douglas of Arkona, one daughter
Mrs. Harold Sercombe RR 4 Parkhill, three sisters, Mrs. Fred Sercombe
Bosanquet Twp, Mrs. Mary Muma Arkona and Mrs. Lenora Hall Parker Nursing
Home Watford.
SARNIA OBSERVER 21 OCT 1965
JOSEPH DOUGLAS LUCAS
Joseph Douglas Lucas, 51 of Arkona, died Tuesday in Sarnia General Hospital.
Surviving are his wife the former Grace Hogg, three sons, Randy,
Ronald and Sanford and one daughter, Dawn all at home. One sister Mrs. Harold (Helen)
Sercombe, of R.R. 5, Parkhill. Funeral services will be held today in the
chapel of the Douglas Gilpin Funeral Home, Thelford at 2 p.m. Burial will be
in St. James Cemetery, Chandeboye, Ont.
WATFORD GUIDE ADVOCATE 21 OCTOBER 1965
JOSEPH DOUGLAS LUCAS
Friends and relatives throughout the district were shocked to learn of the sudden passing
on Tuesday of this week of Joseph Douglas Lucas, 50, well known Arkona hardware merchant.
During the present busy furnace installation season he had taken one of the firm's
trucks to Forest, and returning on Warwick's 6th con., due to the road
work on Forest-Arkona townline, when he suffered a coronary, the truck went
out of control and strayed into the opposite ditch. Mr. Lucas was removed to
Sarnia General Hospital, where he passed away that evening. The shock of
his sudden passing is keenly felt by the entire community. Surviving are his
wife the former Grace Hogg, children Randy, Ronald, Sanford and Dawna, all at home,
also a sister Helen (Mrs. Harold Sercombe) RR5 Parkhill. Resting at the Douglas
Gilpin Funeral Home, Thedford, for service in the chapel this hursday at 2 p.m. Interment
in St. James Church Cemetery, Clandeboye.