Bonnie Jo-Anne McGrath - June 13th, 1939 - September 17th, 2019
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at Bluewater Health, Bonnie Jo-Anne McGrath passed away at the age of 80.
Beloved wife of Robert McGrath. Loving mother of Kevin (Colette) McGrath and Tammy Haight (Bill Antoine). Cherished grandmother of Travis (Laura), Todd (Stephanie), Kyle, Shelby, Dylan, Minia (Jayden), Dean, and Hailey, and great-grandmother to Hallie, Ryder, and Mixie. Extended grandmother of James, Allison and Ewan. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Pearl Wilkinson.
Bonnie was an avid Euchre player at Bluewater Country. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
Family and friends will be received at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please).
Memorial dedicated to Kirk D. Bryson - March 2nd, 1957 - July 22nd, 2019 - Former Resident
After a long and courageous battle from complications from Diabetes, we are saddened to say that Kirk passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019, with his fiancée, Francine Drapeau by his side.
Kirk was born in Hamilton, ON, yet lived most of his adult life in Sarnia. He leaves behind a very close and dear friend Mary Cooper and buddy Jimmy and several brothers and a sister and will be missed by all. Kirk’s career was vast.
He worked in the Electrical Wholesale business in Sarnia, mostly in managerial type positions. Later in his career he was a Purchasing Agent on large projects for firms such as Mellon Inc., and Jacobs Canada. Years ago, Kirk had a very close buddy that got him into sailboat racing, and he loved it with a passion. He did several Port Huron to Mackinac races and cruised the North Channel with that same close friend, Brian Mellon. While visiting in the hospital over the last few months we found Kirk always going back to those memories, always with a big smile on his face. Kirk is now at peace and will be missed by family and friends.
An open house to celebrate Kirk’s life will be held at SMITH FAMILY CENTRE, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health Foundation or Sarnia Yacht Club Youth Sail Training (1220 Fort St., Point Edward, ON, N7V 1M4) (cheques only at the funeral home please).
John Anthony Gross - June 23, 1944 - October 23, 2019
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at St. Joseph’s Hospice, John Anthony Gross passed away at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Karen for 52 years. Loving father of John (Julie) and Jeff (Jodi). Cherished grandfather of Jazlyn, Caleb, Isabella and Henry. Dear brother of Peter (Heather) and brother-in-law of Susan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Anne, brother, Michael and sister Marianne (Tom) Moore. John had a long career as an educator in Waterloo Region and lifelong love of nature, fishing, and hunting. After retirement, he and Karen spent winters in Florida, enjoying golf, bridge, birdwatching and other hobbies. To John, family was very important, and he encouraged family traditions and get-togethers as often as possible. John’s humour, friendship (and little quirks) will be greatly missed. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of John’s life will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Bluewater Country Recreation Centre, 5700 Blackwell Sd. Rd., Sarnia, at 1:00 p.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada (cheques only at the funeral home please).
Former Resident - Margaret Hazel Stewart
May 15th, 1928 - October 19th, 2019
On Saturday, October 19, 2019, at the age of 91, Margaret Hazel Stewart passed away at Fiddick’s Nursing Home, Petrolia. Beloved wife of Reginald (2002) of 51 years. She will be missed by daughter Barb (David), son Bruce, grandchildren Katie (Doug), Jordan (Nicole), Jonathan (Angela), GG to Noah, Gracie, Allison, Gabriel and Braelyn. Special friends Jim and Barb. Marg is also survived by many good friends and memories.
Marg worked as secretary for 26 years with the Lambton County Board of Education at Hanna Memorial. Marg & Reg spent many summers in Bayfield and retired to Grand Cove Estates (Grand Bend). They travelled to Panama City Beach, Florida during the winter. Marg relocating to Sarnia’s Bluewater Country after Reg’s passing. Marg enjoyed playing cards, aquatics and line dancing.
The family would like to thank the Staff of Fiddick’s Nursing Home for the care they provided. Cremation has taken place. A service will take place on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 11:00 am at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to the Canadian Cancer Society (cheques only at the funeral home please).
Robert Francis McGrath - February 17th, 1938 - November 7th, 2019
Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Bluewater Health, Robert Francis McGrath passed away at the age of 81.
Beloved husband of the late Bonnie Jo-Anne McGrath (September 17, 2019). Loving father of Kevin (Colette) McGrath and Tammy Haight (Bill Antoine). Cherished grandfather of Travis (Laura), Todd (Stephanie), Kyle, Shelby, Dylan, Minia (Jayden), Dean, and Hailey, and great-grandfather to Hallie, Ryder, and Mixie. Extended grandfather of James, Allison and Ewan. Predeceased by his parents Robert and Daisy McGrath. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will be held at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 12:00 p.m., with family and friends being received from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Bluewater Health – Palliative Care (cheques only at the funeral home please).
