Needham-Jay Funeral Home

09/09/2026

We are incredibly sad to announce Lorna’s death at her home in Petrolia, Ontario. She had lived here only a short time, but she had made a real impact on many in this small town. During the past five years, she had volunteered at Charlotte Eleanor Englehart Hospital, running a music program in the c...

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09/09/2026

Funerals: A Safe Space to Mourn a Loved One

At a funeral home, funeral services will unfold in a number of ways depending on how the family wishes to honour their loved one.

One thing that is for certain, this is a time of respect. The etiquettes associated with attending a service ask all attendees to be cordial at this time of reverence. Appropriate conduct is expected. The happenings at a service are to honour or pay tribute to a loved one. The family has lost someone close and the need for all attendees to act in a dignified way is paramount.

This atmosphere fosters an inclusive space where everyone feels safe and secure. The differences that separate some from others are put aside. This is a time to come together and support one another. It is not uncommon for those who have lost touch with one another to reunite, reminisce and reestablish relationships.

One of our goals when providing funeral services is to create a safe space and atmosphere for all in attendance.

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09/09/2026

Margaret Dee, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, at Albany Retirement Village in Petrolia.
Margaret was born in Suva, Fiji, on February 26, 1933. The family emigrated to New Zealand during WWII.
The family eve...

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09/05/2026

09/03/2026

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Douglas “Doug” Clarence Clark, 81, of Petrolia on September 02, 2026; predeceased by parents Clarence and Edna Clark of Wyoming; beloved husband (53 yrs) of Beatrice “Bonnie” Clark (nee Rogers); proud father of Justin (Pam) and Trevor (Rebecca); dear gran...

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09/03/2026

"Fear not, I have redeemed you, I have called you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43:16
Folkje “Flora” DeJong (nee Ferwerda), 89, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia. She was the loving wife of the late Evert DeJo...

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09/01/2026

Technological Know-How
What’s the difference between liking and following a page?

Have you liked a page? Have you ever followed one? Many people think it’s the same thing, but in reality, they are different.

Facebook offers the option to both like and follow a page. A page “like” is basically a public declaration of your support of a brand, product, person or organization. Liking a page is beneficial, as it increases visibility of the post and drives the content in front of others to help reach a wider audience. Page likes also help Facebook determine which ads are most appropriate to send your way.

In comparison, when you “follow” a page, you become a company insider by agreeing to receive their content. Any new posts will show up in your Facebook feed, allowing you to keep up to date on their content instead of having to visit their page. You can follow as many pages as you want and it is easy to unfollow if your interests change or you no longer want to receive updates.

As a business, it is beneficial to have both likes and followers. Therefore, if you have not yet followed and liked our page, please consider doing so. Not only will you be the first to know about any recent developments, you will also help spread our valuable content to others.

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08/31/2026

Pamela Elizabeth Rothera, 76 years, of Watford, formerly of Petrolia and Wallaceburg , died peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Pam was the sister to the late Hilary Park (2023) and the late Christine Rothera (2019) and daughter of the late Bill and Irene Rothera. She will be dearly m...

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08/28/2026

Luke Joseph Euclid St. Pierre died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday August 27, 2026. Like was a beloved husband to the late Carol Anne (nee Anderson)(2024). Loving father of Janette (Todd) McNeilly, Linda St. Pierre (Charles Bernard), Colleen (Robin) Cu***ng, Paul (Marny) St. Pierre, Denn...

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08/26/2026

Estate Settlement
Using Will Kits, a Word of Caution

Two primary reasons are given by individuals who opt to use a will kit. For some there is no written will and a will kit offers ‘putting it in writing’ details which otherwise would not occur. A second reason cited in using will kits is their lower cost relative to having a formal professionally prepared will.

Using a kit introduces some potential consequences which may, in the long run, be more costly than having a will properly prepared by a lawyer in the first place.

Will kits are generic, they have standard sections and are designed with a one size fits all approach. Individual circumstances vary widely and this approach may not adequately capture the details of one’s estate or the distribution of it. Sometimes instructions may not be correctly stated or are too vague and as such become difficult to interpret resulting in the contesting of the will.

Will kits require the same formalities as a professionally prepared will. They require proper witnessing and a number of criteria to be considered legal by the courts. It is necessary that anyone involved with the preparation of a will using a kit be acquainted with these legalities.

It is always best practice to seek professional legal counsel when preparing or administering to the details of a will.

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