Shaun Kilduff
November 5th, 1940 - April 1st, 2025
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Shaun Kilduff passed away at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Mary Kilduff. Loving father of Wayne Kilduff. Treasured friend of John and Gloria Cardwell.
Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Shaun’s wishes, no services will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Laurie Ann Anderson
October 12th, 1953 - April 1st, 2025
The family wishes to announce the peaceful passing of Laurie Ann Anderson, surrounded by loving family, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Bluewater Health at the age of 71. Beloved wife of William “Bill” Anderson. Predeceased by her parents Clovis and Nora Dodds. Survived by her step-sister Susan Fisher (Margo Meijer) and by her step-brother Wayne Fisher (Kathy). Laurie will be missed sadly by her additional family of in-laws, nephews, and nieces.
Laurie and Bill met in 1976 at adjacent offices in Waterloo, Ontario. Followed by marriage, fishing and boating in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, where she earned her Northern College business diploma and started her photo journalism career. Laurie took early Fergus, Ontario retirement to garden and share many travel destinations with Bill at her side, Clearwater, Florida being a favorite. Then the “Bluewater” brought Laurie with Bill to Sarnia in 2010.
Bill thanks the caring staff at Bluewater Health for their care and compassion. Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Muscular Dystrophy Canada (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Donna Lee McQuillin - Former Resident
March 22nd, 1930 - April 30th, 2025
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia, Donna Lee McQuillin passed away in her 96th year. Donna was the beloved wife of the late Gordon McQuillin for 67 years, predeceasing her in March 2017; loving mother of Ruth Anne McQuillin, and the late Don McQuillin who passed in October 2019. Donna cherished her grandchildren, Tara McQuillin, the late Amanda McQuillin 2005, Alysia Doek (Geoff Alexander), and Nick (Kristen) Doek. Her great-grandchildren include Bryce and Reece Doek, Jaidyn Clements-Doek, & Isabella Alexander.
Donna was the older of two children, predeceased by her brother, Ron Hicks, in 2005, and her parents, George and Rebecca Hicks, in 1980 and 1984.
Donna was a dedicated public-school teacher, starting out in Bruce County, and later moving to Sarnia. After retiring from teaching, she became manager of a wine store in Sarnia. Donna and Gordon enjoyed many good friendships including neighbours, co-workers, and church family. Since Gordon’s passing, Donna continued to make new friends wherever she went, including her recent move to retirement living at the Village on the St. Clair (VOSC).
The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at Bluewater Health for their exceptional care and compassion for Donna. Many thanks for cards and flowers received by the family. Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please).
A private family service will take place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
.Lois Elaine Houghton - Former Resident
April 11, 1933 - June 30, 2025
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Monday, June 30th, 2025, at Vision Nursing Home, Lois Elaine Houghton quietly passed away at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late William Houghton (2008). Loving mother of Pam (David) Bruce, Scott (Donna), Kim (Wesley) Hicks, Christine (William) Moore, and Mark (Susan). Cherished grandmother of Evan (Sarah), Tyler (Erin), David (Jade), Nadine (Chris), Sarah (Corey), Kane (Hannah), Alexandra (Shvii), Lee (Carissa), Gillian (Troy), Megan (Adam), Matthew, Lauren (Brian), Cole (Nichelle), Caleb and Zachary. Treasured GG of Lily, Max, Declan, Georgia, Liam, Nora, Logan, Adelyn, Zoey, Payton, Connor, Isaac, Emmett, Finn, Reece, Sloane, Silas and Charlotte. Dear sister of Frank Cole and Linda Howard. Sister-in-law of Donald Whitely. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Kenneth Dunbar and Gertrude Cole and brothers Bill, Jack and Donny.
Elaine enjoyed many years raising her family on the Houghton farm, with a passion for baking, canning and gardening. She worked hard to maintain her home by cooking, cleaning and helping on the farm, which affectionately earned her the nickname “Fireball” from her close friends and family. She was a lifelong member of Camlachie United Church and enjoyed UCW and being a part of the choir. Elaine was known for her delicious pies, always baking her grandchildren’s favourite ones for them to enjoy.
After her family was grown, she worked part time at Sears and enjoyed lunch outings with the “Sears Ladies” monthly. After Dad passed, she decided to purchase a cute home in Bluewater Country, where she enjoyed tennis, pickleball, pizza/movie nights, social dinners and hours of line dancing. When nights became lonely she got her beloved “Tassie” to keep her company, enjoying daily walks around Bluewater while visiting neighbours. She lived at Bluewater Country for 15 years before moving to Rosewood then onto Vision.
Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Smith Funeral Home, on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Camlachie United Church, Vision Nursing Home, Sarnia & District Humane Society, or the St. John Ambulance therapy dog program (cheques only at the funeral home please).
