Knight Funeral Home

07/30/2026

Stockall- Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia on Wednesday July 29, 2026. Nancy June Stockall, age 96 years of Sarnia and formerly of Corunna. Loving wife of the late Bill Stockall (2022). Much loved mother of Shelley Brigham and Daniel Stockall both of Corunna. She will be forever missed...

07/29/2026

Impermanence Illustrated by the Creation and then Destruction of a Sand Mandala

Impermanence can be defined as the temporary quality of all living and non-living things. When it comes to a person, it describes the experiences and memories that make up a vanishing life. It is a natural part of existence, but becomes especially poignant when someone who is loved dies. Even though we know there is a season for everything under the sun – a time to laugh and a time to mourn – it can still be difficult to accept the reality of losing someone close.

As a traditional part of Tibetan Buddhism, sand mandalas are the perfect metaphor to depict impermanence. These beautiful and intricate works of geometric art encourage healing, peace and purification. Designed using millions of grains of powered marble, sand, flowers, herbs and stones, a mandala takes days and sometimes weeks to create. Once their beauty is revealed upon completion, they are destroyed to demonstrate the impermanent nature of life.

The destruction of a sand mandala is a powerful ceremonial event and statement about our lives. The religious symbols it contains are removed in a specific order until the mandala has been completely dismantled. The sand is then gathered in a jar which is wrapped in silk and transported to a river. It is then released back into nature to disperse its healing energies.

The circle of life, the impermanence of each and everyone of us. Sometimes we wish a loved one would live forever. Regrettably, this is just not the case.

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07/24/2026

Vansevenant- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Vansevenant, peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Bluewater Health on Thursday July 23, 2026 at the age of 69. Mike was a devoted husband and best friend to Elly Vansevenant for 48 years. A loving father to Jeff (...

07/24/2026

All Together Now

When facing difficult times in life it’s so much better to be with people you care about and who care about you.

Spend quality time with them. Reminisce with one another about special shared memories. Join an activity which you both like. Make a point to go to lunch on a regular basis. On fair weather days, get outdoors and enjoy nature with one another. Shared experiences are so much better than doing something solo.

Together is a wonderful place to be.

“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.”
- Helen Keller

“And as ridiculous as it may sound, sometimes all any of us needs in life is for someone to hold our hand and walk next to us.”
- James Frey

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07/20/2026

Hearses are among the most identifiable symbols of death. Join us for the ride as we take you down the winding roads of the history of the hearse!

07/15/2026

Preneed is a Common Choice

In funeral services, one of the key trends we are witnessing, in the way individuals and families make their arrangements… is preplanning. It wasn’t that long ago that most families only made arrangements at time of need, or, as a death had occurred.

There have been a number of changes in society that have had an impact on the choices people make with respect to their funerals, the most notable of these being the use of cremation as a form of disposition.

Funeral homes have also been ‘getting the word out’ about the importance of making arrangements in advance. The goal is to avoid having to make the many choices that are needed at an emotional and difficult time.

Individuals and families have responded, having the conversations that are needed, making choices that reflect their wishes and finding the peace of mind that comes with having these decisions in place.

If you have been pondering what options are available these days or just have some questions, please contact us. We would be happy to provide you the information you need.

© Knight Funeral Home/CFHC Online

07/10/2026

07/07/2026

Morningstar- Peacefully surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Sarnia, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Randy Allan Morningstar passed away at the age of 64. Dearest husband and best friend of Lisa (Ann White) for 35 years. Devoted father of Lynn Brown (John) of Corunna, and Kay-Leigh...

07/06/2026

Ode to 1926, Celebrating Life 100 Years Ago

The year 1926 was a time of economic prosperity for Canada and around the world. Domestically, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police base was established on Ellesmere Island – the northernmost part of Canada – asserting its claim in the Arctic region. Canada also moved back to the gold standard in 1926, a monetary system pe***ng the Canadian dollar in relation to gold. In global relations, Vincent Massey was appointed Canada’s first foreign minister to the U.S.

On a lighter note, the Great Stork Derby kicked off in 1926, in Toronto when proceeds from Charles Vance Millar’s will spearheaded a ten-year contest to see who could have the most babies. The $500K prize was split between four women with nine babies each.

In science and technology, Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fuelled rocket in Massachusetts, kicking off what some believed was the start of the space age; the modest flight saw an altitude of just 56 metres. Other inventions of the year included the aerosol spray can developed by Norwegian chemical engineer Erik Rotheim and the gas fridge patented by Electrolux-Servel.
In the world of entertainment, Thomas Edison held firm to his belief that Americans preferred silent movies and would never support the “talkies.” He would be proven wrong, with the airing of the movie “Don Juan” at theatres a few months later. It was the first feature-length film to use the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects (although no spoken dialogue).

Other world news included:
• NBC launched operations.
• A.A. Milne published “Winnie the Pooh.”
• Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio became Walt Disney Studio.
• American Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel. Her time of 14 hours, 31 minutes was a record for both men and women, at that time.

An interesting quote from that year came from Nikola Tesla: “We shall be able to communicate with one another instantly, irrespective of distance. Not only this but … we shall see and hear one another as perfectly as though we were face to face … a man will be able to carry one in his vest pocket.”

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07/02/2026

McAllister-Unexpectedly at home on Tuesday June 30, 2026, Brian Christopher McAllister, age 51 years of Corunna passed away. Much loved father of Derek and Hailey McAllister. Brian was the loving son of Barb and the late Murray (2020) McAllister and brother of Bruce McAllister and his wife Lisa of C...