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tirement such a special event. To the sta  at
Stoke’s Inland - thank you so much for your
helpful, accommodating ways. To my Cath-
cart family - colleagues, parents and students
- What a send o  you gave me! The sta  party,
gifts, song, graduation surprise, assembly, and
the amazing walk through the halls the last
day of school touched my heart more deeply
than you can imagine. It has been an honour
and a privilege to share the last 20 years with
you. You will forever be an integral part of my
life. There are no words to adequately convey
my sincere appreciation to everyone who took
time from their busy schedules on Canada’s
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are pleased to announce the graduation of their daughter
Emily Opthof
from Brescia College at University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition
with Honors Specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics. She will begin her internship this fall at London Health Sciences Centre to complete her goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Emily has been a member of the Canadian Association of Food Service Professionals, Marketing Coordinator for the Nutrition Month Committee, and a member of the Western Foodies Club. Her adventures as a nutrition student can be found on her blog endorsed by the Food Bloggers of Canada.
Her parents and her sisters, Rachel and Kate are all very proud!
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150th weekend to celebrate with me. Thank
you for the gifts, the cards, and the well-wish-
sions of kindness. May God bless you all, and keep you in His care. Love and prayers, Marie McNally
Thursday, July 27, 2017
es. I have been truly blessed by your expres-
Call 226.738.0728, email o ce@petrolialambtonindependent.ca or visit us Mon-Fri 9am-3pm at 4156 Petrolia Line, Petrolia
Card of Thanks
Obituary / Death Notices
PhilliPs, William George - At Bluewater Health CEE Site, Petrolia
on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, William George “Bill” Phillips formerly of
Inwood passed away in his 95th year. Predeceased by his wife Jenny
(2012). Dear father of Don (Penny) Phillips and Dennis (Janice) Phillips
and grandfather of Jackie Phillips (Pete), Rachel (Brent) Cornell, Michael
(Jill) McLean, Danielle McLean, Philip (Nancy) Lang, Nicole Phillips
(Adam) and Marney Phillips (Jimmy) and great-grandfather of Philip
Jr., Pearce and Arianna Lang and Huxley Cornell. Also survived by 2
sisters, Alberta Kerr and Joyce (Bob) McCordic. Predeceased by an infant
daughter Nancy (1947). Relatives and friends will be received at the
In Memory
A huge THANK YOU to my family and friends who went above and beyond to make my retirement such a special event.
To the staff at Stoke's Inland - thank you so much for your helpful, accommodating ways.
To my Cathcart family - colleagues, parents and students - What a send off you gave me! The staff party, gifts, song, graduation surprise, assembly, and the amazing walk through the halls the last day of school touched my heart more deeply than you can imagine. It has been an honour and a privilege to share the last 20 years with you. You will forever be an integral part of my life.
There are no words to adequately convey my sincere appreciation to everyone who took time from their busy schedules on Canada's 150th weekend to celebrate with me. Thank you for the gifts, the cards, and the well-wishes. I have been truly blessed by your expressions of kindness. May God bless you all, and keep you in His care. Love and prayers, Marie McNally
In Memory of
Floyd White
We sure do miss you Dad
And over the past two years We’ve wished you back a thousand times And cried a million tears.
Though we cannot see or hear you We feel your presence around us And  nd comfort in the gentle reminders Of you in the things that surround us.
The sweet song of the Jenny wren Nesting in the birdhouse you made. The maples you planted long ago That now give us glorious shade.
Hanging on a peg downstairs An old shirt you used to wear The Blue Jays coffee mug Next to your favourite chair.
The drone of a plane high overhead Like the one you used to  y Even beer cans on the roadside Though you’d scold us for driving by!
Oh what we wouldn’t give
For just one more chance to say “Hi Dad, been thinking of you And wondering what you did today.”
But that’s not to be Dad
So to heaven we lift our eyes And send our hugs to you there Because love never dies.
Loved always by Mildred, Jan, Ross & family, Julie & family.... and “Duchess”
Van heck Funeral home, 3232 River street, Alvinston on Monday
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hUNTER, John - Peacefully, on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Bluewater Health, John Hunter passed away at the age of 94. Born in Peebles, Scotland, John “Jock” Hunter served as a pilot and Squadron Leader with the RAF. John came to Canada with his wife and daughter in 1952. He worked at Dow Chemical, CIL, and Nova, retiring in 1984. John is survived by his daughters Joyce (Jack) Johnson, Lorna (Paul) Cooper, Elaine (Tim) Sullivan, and his son, Ian (Corrie) Hunter. His 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren will miss their dear Poppy very much. Survived by his sister Margaret (the late Harry) Moon. John was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary, in 2013. They had been together for 72 years, and are now reunited. Also predeceased by his sister Catherine Murray. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of John’s life will be held in late August. When details of the service are con rmed, information will be available through smith Funeral home, 1576 london line, sarnia, or through Grace United Church, 990 Cathcart Blvd, sarnia. Arrangements entrusted to SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
Willis, Elaine (nee Mcintosh) - With her beloved husband Jim and their three girls, Lisa (Glenn Delaney), Kristin (Jim Dalton) and Alisha (Patrick Newsome) by her side, Elaine (nee Mcintosh) Willis passed away peacefully on saturday, July 22, 2017. Elaine will be missed by so many, especially her pride and joys, her grandchildren: Aiden, Reid and Clarke Delaney, Cohen and Leo Dalton, and Niamh, Fiona and Lucy Newsome. Elaine grew up in Lindsay, Ontario, beloved eldest daughter of the late Marie and Stuart McIntosh and cherished sister of Norm (Barb) McIntosh. It was in Lindsay in her Grade 9 year, that Elaine met the love of her life, Jim. They were one another’s biggest cheerleaders. It was their love of hockey that led them to Petrolia where they settled down and built their family and supportive community ties. Elaine went on to be the president of many organizations that her girls were involved in, including The Petrolia and District Figure Skating Club and Kiddie Corner Co-op. She also dedicated her time to serving her community both as a nurse and as a treasured volunteer with the New Life Assembly Missions Room and The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Elaine’s love touched the lives of so many people both locally and abroad, demonstrated by her many mission trips to Uzbekistan and Haiti. She was a thoughtful and talented crafter, admired organizer, avid bird watcher and devoted friend. She loved nothing more than cuddling her grandchildren and being surrounded by family and friends. Her patriotic spirit, faith and humanitarian e orts will continue to live on in the hearts and lives of her beloved husband, children, grandchildren, brother, as well as her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and treasured nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thank you to her faithful family and friends, Dr. Enoch Daniel, and the wonderful healthcare teams at C.E.E. Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospice. Visitors will be received on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Needham-Jay Funeral home, Petrolia. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on saturday, July 29, 2017 at New life Assembly, 421 Oozlofsky st., Petrolia. As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a donation to New Life Assembly Mission Fund or Petrolia Food Bank. Memories and condolences may be shared on-line at www.needhamjay.com.
Death Notices
July 17 to July 24, 2017
This information is provided as a community service. For detailed information, please refer to the funeral home website listing.
Tuesday, JuLy 18, 2017
Phillips; William George “Bill”
Age 95, formerly of Inwood Van Heck Funeral Home
Thursday, JuLy 20, 2017
Coke; Bob
Age 71, of Petrolia Needham Jay Funeral Home
Friday, JuLy 21, 2017
steven; Nancy Carol
Age 78
Denning Funeral Home of Forest
saTurday, JuLy 22, 2017
Willis; elaine (nee Mcintosh)
of Petrolia
Needham Jay Funeral Home
Thank
You!
Thank you to everyone involved in making Oil
Springs Celebrates Canada 150 a huge success!
Oil Springs Council & Staff Canada 150 Fund Skyway
Adam Veen
Al Byers
Al Charlton
Brad & Mitchell Elliott Darcy Mitchell Darren Morningstar David & Christopher Byers Roxy Pinsonneault Jim & Rae Piggott
Karen Kersey Mayor Ian Veen Rob Lapier
Roger John Williamson,
July 25,2015
In loving memory of a dear husband and father.
Your spirit is always with us
and you live on in our hearts.
You’re never more than
a thought away and
remembered everyday.
Sadly missed but will never be forgotten by your loving wife and family.
Coming Events
Lambton County Soil & Crop Association TWiliGhT TOUR - Wednesday, August 9 satrting at 4:44 pm. Supper and information meeting $5 per person. Location is the Ken Nicholson farm at 3178 Kimball Road. Topic: Organics amendments with Peter Johnson to follow. Questions call Brad Podolinsky at 519- 383-4860
MoMS And totS droP Inn - happens at Brigden UC every Friday morning from 9:00 to 11:30. Program under the auspices of Sombra Rural Childcare. For further information call: 519 892 3151.
Watford Warwick Horticultural Society in- vites you to join the fun with the CornfeSt SCAreCroW ConteSt, August 11 Setup 4-6 p.m. at Centennial Park, Watford. Each en- try receives $2. Each category (Canadian Pride, Funniest, Most Creative) prizes are $20, $10 and $5
WB Youth 2nd Annual Mud BoWL - Wednes- day August 2nd, 2017, 6pm-9pm Gr. 5-12 (Rain or Shine) Wyoming Baptist Church will be holding their 2nd Annual Mud Bowl. Come join us for some fun. Bring a change of clothes and be prepared to get dirty!
MPP Bob Bailey Community BBQ - August 2nd Petrolia Lions Club Community BBQ. Free hot dogs and hamburgers with live music. frIendSHIP CLuB CArd PArtIeS - Every Monday 6:30-9pm (excluding Holiday Mon- days) at the Petrolia Community Centre. Pro- ceeds to Local Charities.
53RD WABAsh ChiCkEN BBQ is here again. At the Wabash Community Park. Adults $15, Children $6. thursday, August 17, 4:30 pm till sold out! Take out available - Tickets avail- able at the door. Come out and enjoy. Lambton Branch oGS is looking for Petro- lia High school year books any before 1927 and between these years 1951 also for these years 1957,1960,1966,1969,1985 and any after 2003. We only need to borrow the books for a day or 2 and return them to owners if easier for you can drop o  with Lambton archives leav- ing Name and Number with your book when it scanned by our student, we will call you to pick up or if in the area try to deliver back to you if in Petrolia call Jane teskey at 519-8820835 leave message if not home and she will pick up from you . If your down sizing you may donate your books.
In Memory of
Clifford Stokes
Nov 2, 1932 – July 29 2014
We miss your advice and your humour.
Love Edith & the Family


































































































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