Raymond Albert Bouffard
May 1st, 1944 - March 9th, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Raymond Albert Bouffard, a devoted husband, loving father and a proud Papa. Ray passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy of love, passion, and an unwavering dedication to those he held dear. Loving husband and best friend of Dianne (Cope) for sixty years and cherished father of Kenny Bouffard (Trish), Jackie Dowswell and Michael Bouffard (Renee). Survived by brother Paul Bouffard (Martha) and sisters Nicole Oetterhagen (Volker) and Betty Bouffard. Grandfather to Shawn, Jesse, Spencer, Crystal, Alysha and Blake. Great Grandfather to Bria, Benson, Bruce and Lucas. Preceded by his parents Joe and Jeannette Bouffard and brothers Gerry Bouffard, Richard Bouffard, Carol Bouffard, and Joe Bouffard, and sisters Danielle Roy and Charlotte Watson.
Ray worked as Welder for 50 years and was a proud member in good standing of Local 128.
Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses at Bluewater Health for their support and kindness.
Cremation has already taken place. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London line, Sarnia, Ontario, on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A celebration of Ray’s life will be held at the Navy Club, 1420 Lougar Ave., Sarnia, ON N7S 5N4, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Donations to the charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home, please).
Marilyn Jean White - Former Resident
April 22nd, 1932 - March 17th, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Marilyn (Jean) White announces her peaceful passing on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Vision Nursing Home at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Wilbert (Wib) White (2015). Loving mother of Joanne, Jim (Claire), Cheryl, Doug (Kelly). Cherished grandmother of Michelle (Aaron) Sayers, Brad White, Andrea (Sean) Brooks and Keila (Trevor) Zorn. Dear sister of Ross (Pat) Willoughby. Predeceased by her parents Kitch and Mary Willoughby, sisters Joan DeBuck (Ross) and Mary Elsom (Alf).
The family would like to thank all the staff at Vision Nursing Home, especially the Erie/Superior wings who provided so much love and support to our mother while in their care. You are angels.
Cremation has taken place. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Vision '74 Nursing and Rest Home (Activity Department) or the Alzheimer Society of Canada (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.
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.
