Needham-Jay Funeral Home

11/21/2025

11/17/2025

Sometimes a Condolence Message on our Website doesn’t Appear Right Away. Why?

As you know, obituary notices on our website have a place where well-wishers have the ability to express condolences or share kind words. It’s simply a matter of entering your message where indicated.

Sometimes we receive calls that a message is not there. The most likely cause of this is that all messages are reviewed prior to being made public. One of our staff will check to make sure that messages do not contain vulgar language and that the message is respectful to the deceased and their family.

As condolences are received, they are kept in an archive which is frequently reviewed and then they are published. We appreciate your patience as strive to ensure that the messages a family receives are respectful.

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11/14/2025

It is with love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Kewley (nee Mills), 89, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia. Beth was the beloved wife to the late John (2015). She was a devoted loving mother and grandmother to Tom and Terri Kewley and their childre...

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11/11/2025

Remembrance Day Observance

To those who have made the ultimate sacrifice… to members of our forces who continue to put themselves in harm’s way, fully knowing the risks they take… to the families of service personnel who mourn the loss of loved ones… we promise that we will remember. As we reflect today and pause in silence, we honour those who serve and protect our country and our way of life. You gave so much and we are forever in your debt.

11/10/2025

With his family by his side on Saturday, November 8, 2025, James Maclachlan, 77, passed away at Bluewater Health, Sarnia. Beloved husband to Lorraine (nee Cote), for 54 years. Proud father to Joel (Kathleen) and their children Sophia and Olivia, and the late Bob (2010). Survived by his siblings Barr...

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11/09/2025

Peacefully at St. Joseph's Hospice on Friday, November 7, 2025 Debra Brown (nee Hyatt) passed away in her 65th year. Born in Petrolia the daughter of Dona and Wayne Hyatt. She spent 38 years married to her high school sweetheart, who predeceased just 5 months ago Billy Brown. She was a proud support...

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11/06/2025

For a time, eating and relaxing among the dead was a national pastime.

11/03/2025

Tour of Our Facilities

Yes, you’ve probably driven by our funeral home many times and you are well acquainted with how our building looks from the outside. On the other hand, unless you’ve been to a service for a family member or friend at our location, it is unlikely that you know what the inside of our facilities looks like.

Over the years we have always strived to meet the needs of our community and we are continually making improvements to our location and the services we offer. An example of this is our use of high-tech video capabilities to provide up to date services to the families we serve.

The overall atmosphere of our funeral home has transitioned over time. Contemporary colours, flooring choices and furnishings all lend to a service which is better suited to meet the needs of today’s families.

If you have been considering using our facilities and services for a family member or yourself, and if you wish to have an in-person tour of our facilities please contact us. We will arrange a convenient time to meet where in private we can show you around. It is always best to call beforehand, just to make sure the building is not being used at that time for a funeral service.

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11/01/2025

Yvette Marie St. Pierre, 69 years, of Petrolia passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Lambton Meadowview Villa in Petrolia. She leaves behind her loving daughter Lindsay Williams and her husband Matt Smale. Yvette was the daughter of the late John and Eva St. P...

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10/31/2025

The World’s Largest Memorial Statue

The Statue of Unity, located in Gujarat, India was officially unveiled in October, 2018. Standing at 182 meters or 600 feet tall, it is close to double the height of the Statue of Liberty which is 93 meters in height.

Commemorating Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, this memorial took five years to build, cost more than 400 million $US and used over 22 million kilograms of cement. More than 5000 pieces of bronze were assembled in the creation of this tribute.

Patel is recognized as a prominent leader in the movement to make India an independent country. In addition to participating in international negotiations, his efforts were instrumental in unifying 562 regional states to form India. He is nicknamed the Iron Man of India and served as the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister.

The size of this behemoth memorial overshadows its closest competitor, the Spring Temple Buddha, which stands at 153 meters tall. The Statue of Unity is not only a modern-day engineering feat, but also a symbol of national unity and integrity.

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10/30/2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Gloria Barker, 84, who passed away, surrounded by the loving warmth of her family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia. She was a woman whose warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her....

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10/30/2025

Violet Oliver (nee Beveridge), died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia in her 99th year. Violet was predeceased by her husband Melvin (1986). She was a loved mother to Marion (the late Ron) Thomson, Elaine (Jim) Newport, Randy (the late Darwyn) Oliver, the late...

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