Lorne "Butch" Trumble
August 25, 1942 - July 26, 2026
Butch passed away at Bluewater Health on July 26th and went home to be with his Lord and Saviour. He is survived by his wife Sharron who he was married to for 60 years, by his daughters Kelly DeGurse (Mike) and Denise McMillan (Kip), his grandchildren James DeGurse (Jeanna), Nicole DeGurse, Parker Laanstra (Cass), Jaedyn Laanstra (Mason) and Toby McMillan. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Fred& Edna Trumble, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.
He was an avid roller skater who worked as a patrol at Rose Gardens Roller Rink where he was known for his gold roller skates and it was said he could skate faster backwards than most people could going forward. He enjoyed playing baseball, soccer, lacrosse, roller hockey, regular hockey and golf as well as woodworking. He enjoyed camping, initially pulling a travel trailer to various camping spots with his family then eventually settled down camping at Our Ponderosa, camping seasonally for about 20 years. His pride and joy was in taking our 57 Chev Bel Air convertible out for drives car shows where it won many trophies and plaques.
He worked as a millwright, pipe fitter, welder at Holmes Foundry, Monsanto, Akzo Chemicals in Sarnia and finally at Casco in London.
A service will be held at Bluewater Baptist Church, 1256 Wellington Street, Sarnia (corner of Wellington and Cardiff), on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 11am with visitation one hour before from 10 - 11am.
Donations may be made to Bluewater Baptist Church at donations@bluewatersarnia.church or to
Huron House Boys Home; e-transfer to: dmcmillan@hhbh.ca and mark in memory of Butch Trumble and include your mailing address.
Cheques to: PO Box 260 Bright’s Grove, ON N0N 1C0
Or credit cards over the phone: at 519-869-4000
Cyril Thomas Phalen
August 5th, 1938 - July 31st, 2026
Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Bluewater Health, Cyril Thomas Phalen passed away at the age of 87.
Beloved husband of Jill Phalen and the late Gloria. Loving father of Steven, the late Tim, the late Stephanie; father-in-law of Tracy; and stepfather of Stephen (Denise) and Julie. Treasured grandfather of Ryan, Steven, Blade, the late Krystle, and step grandfather of Bradley, Ashley, Sydney, Kyle, Eric, Kaitlyn, Jace, and the late Kenneth, and great grandfather of 5. Dear brother of Lillian, Isobel, Glenda, Colleen, Fred, and the late Florence, Nora, Jean, Russell, Jack, Barry, and Elaine. Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Cyril was a devoted man of faith, and lived a life guided by his spiritual beliefs. Growing up in a large family, Cyril was a family focused man. He was a self-taught musician who loved to play the fiddle and dance.
Cremation has taken place.
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Canadian Bible Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
Ruth Ellen Burton
April 7, 1941 - September 16, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family share the news of the passing of Ruth Ellen Burton on Thursday September 16th, 2026 at 9:07 pm.
Ruth was born in Kirkland Lake, ON on April 7, 1941, at Kirkland Lake District Hospital, across from the former KLCVI, to parents Margaret Isabel Carhart (Ball) and Raymond John Carhart. Ruth was predeceased by her parents, husband (Joseph William Burton), and brother (John Douglas Carhart). She is survived by her sons Brian Campbell (Naomi) and Mark Little (Sue), sister-in-law Kathy Carhart, niece Kari Lyn Carhart (Andrea), nephew Mark Carhart (Kristen), grandchildren Tamara (Nick), Jeni, Tori, Luke, Jake, and Willa Mac. She will be missed by her partner Lou Pezzello and his daughters Valerie, Daryl, and Nadelle and many close friends she considered family.
Ruth spent her youth in the north in Kirkland Lake. Brownies and Girl Guides were a huge part of her life growing up. She belonged to the local figure skating club, and following in the footsteps of her father and brother, the curling club. Ruth left the north to begin her career as an adult with Air Canada, down in Toronto. Her strong work ethic, dynamic, friendly, and sparkling personality were highly recognized by Air Canada through her roles and letters of acknowledgement of a job very well done. Not long after joining Air Canada, she was assigned to Las Vegas to oversee the first charter flight between Toronto and Las Vegas. Within days of being there, she met Joseph “Joe” Burton wandering through a casino. Shortly after, they were happily married on Valentine’s Day 1970.
Ruth and Joe shared a life of travel together (after some coercion into trying his first cruise) cruising all over the world. The shortest being a 4 day, the longest 96 days. They split their time between cruising, Sarnia, and Florida, where plenty of lifelong friendships started, laughs were had, and memories made. Sadly in 2016, Joe passed away and Ruth was supported by her family and friends. Ruth’s love of being social and cruising continued over the years - including a punk rock cruise and many others. On one cruise in particular, a Norwalk virus caused the cruise to be cut short. Thankfully Ruth had met a friend, Lou and together they spent the last 8 years building even more memories and friendships. Lou and Ruth spent their time cruising, at Lou’s Florida home and in Sarnia. In her downtime, Ruth spent many hours involved with local music festivals - The Lambton County Music Festival, Provincial Music Festival, and the Festival of Stars.
Ruth lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, sparkling blue eyes, and for her love of helping people around her no matter what the circumstances may be. Her strong spirit and determination in all things in life made her who she was. That spirit was well balanced out by her ability to make people feel like they were the most important person in the room. She was a naturally warm person to be around and could be found knitting or crocheting hats, mitts and other items for folks to recognize their needs or special occasions. We acknowledge and appreciate the compassionate care and the sense of family made through the relationships built during Ruth’s time in Rosewood and at Bluewater Health.
Cremation has taken place and in consideration of Ruth’s wishes, a small private family gathering will be organized at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to any of the following: Bluewater Health - Palliative Care Unit or Rehab Unit or the Canadian Cancer Society Wheels of Hope Program.
John William Scott
April 5th, 1941 - September 27th, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John William Scott of Sarnia, who passed away peacefully, although “not having much fun” on September 27, 2026 at the age of 85.
Born on April 5, 1941, John lived his life grounded in family, faith, and community. John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Bea, and is survived by his children Mark (Carole), Cathy Geisler (Michael) and Sandy. He cherished his time with his grandchildren Sarah and Christopher Scott, Callie and Colton Geisler, and Jessie and DJ Hillier. He will be deeply missed by his surviving brother Chuck Scott (Gail) and sister Patricia Lewis, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins from the Scott, McBride, and Fryett families. John is especially thankful for close friends Hilly, Marlene Lukey, Terry and Ingrid Mason, and his Camlachie United Church family.
John’s memory will live forward in the many communities he was part of. From Parkinsons exercise classes and annual walks, to Camlachie United Church, to the Inn of the Good Shepherd, John lived a life helping others. He was a cherished SCITS coach and guidance counsellor, and finished his teaching career at the Adult Learning Centre. Even in his final weeks, we continued to meet people who remembered “Mr. Scott” for the gentle, kind way he helped them find their way through young adulthood, a testament to the meaningful work he did.
John loved to garden, build, and fix stuff. He kept a daily jogging streak and if he wasn’t making sawdust, he liked to be outdoors puttering in the yard, walking, biking or canoeing. He loved his crosswords, time in the hammock, a refreshing dip in the lake and Friday nights at Stokes.
Bea and John loved to bring people together. Our family memories are filled with laughter from weekends with the Neal and Evans families, annual family picnics and days at the Blue Jays games. Scott family backyard gatherings celebrated everything from big birthdays to the Blue Bombers, to going away parties and anniversaries.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. A private family burial will be held. A funeral service will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception, at Smith Funeral Home. All are welcome.
Donations are suggested to be made in John’s memory to the charity of your choice. Some of John’s favourites include the Inn of the Good Shepherd, St. Joseph’s Hospice, Parkinson’s Society, or Camlachie United Church (cheques only at the funeral home please).
The family extends immense gratitude to the many healthcare providers who supported John, with special thanks to the 4th Floor Bluewater Health team and the caring folks at St. Joseph’s Hospice.
