Somes, Lillian
September 23, 1941 ~ September 11, 2024
SOMES, Roberta “Lillian” (Gatecliff) age 82 passed away peacefully at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on September 11, 2024.Beloved wife of Fred Somes. Loving mother of Patricia Ward. Dear grandmother to Daryl (Nicole) and Lindsay. Dear great-grandmother to Summer, Jace and Zak. Dear sister to Pauline, Norma, Ila, Grant (Bonnie) and Kerry (Dave). Dear sister-in law to Nettie. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Bob and Alice Gatecliff. Her sister Lena (Johnny) MacDonald. Her niece Brenda Drouillard, nephew Matthew Kettle and great niece Danielle Mezzatesta. Her brother in-laws, Lloyd Stokes, Dick Kettle, Terry Boshaw. Her sister and brothers-in-law, Joyce (Don) Cooper, Marie (Cliff) Lumley, Dean Nutt, Charlie Somes and Jacob Somes. We are eternally grateful to all who have supported and assisted Lillian and her family in her last years. Your time, understanding, expertise, generosity and kindness were very much appreciated, Thank you. The Family of Lillian Somes.
Funeral Details
A private family gathering will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to Sarnia and District Humane Society (sarniahumanesociety.com).
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To the Somes, Gatecliff, and Ward families,
So sorry to read about the passing of Lillian. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Maypkeasamt memories bring you peace.
Michael and Cathy
Uncle Fred, Pat, Daryl, Nicole, Jace, Zak, Lindsey and Summer. I am very sorry to hear about Aunt Lill she was a wonderful woman. The Gatecliff Family loss another angel
Brenda (Mills) O’Mara
Fred, Pat & family
My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy to all.
Pat, It has been many years, but you have never been forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your dad at this time. My sympathies to Kerry as well. Take care. I am thinking of you both
Faye (Evans) Barnes
Fred, Pat & family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Lillian was a great neighbour. We always enjoyed our conversations on Sydenham whenever we ran into each other.
Sorry to hear about your mom.
Fred, Pat and the whole family, so very sorry to hear this news, she was a wonderful mother in law, and have a lot of great memories of Christmas and Birthdays past. She will hold a special place in my heart always.
I hope you have time to heal, and keep all the good memories close.
To Fred and family, and the Gatecliff family,
We are sending our prayers to you and hope all the wonderful memories you all have created will keep you going.
Art & Doreen Sole
Sincere sympathy to Fred, Pat & the Gatecliff family on the passing of Lillian.
Fred Pat and family.so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sending our condolences to the Somes and Gatecliff families.
Daryl, Nicole ,Jace & Zak
Sending our condolences , thinking of you all at this sad difficult time
Rick & Gayle Tremblay
Fred, Pat and family sorry for loss. Deepest sympathy to all.
Randy & Gail
So sorry Fred and family of the passing of Lillian, she will be missed by all of us on Sydenham,
Fred Pat and all of Lillian’s family. So sorry for your loss. May your memories give you comfort at this time.
To Fred and family
So very sorry to hear of Lillian’s passing
Sending sincere condolences to all of the family
Fred and Pat, Sending my prayers and Condolences on the Passing of Lillian. We worked together many Moons ago, I am sorry for your loss, and she is in a better place.
Deepest sympathies Pat and Fred and family in the passing of Lillian
My condolences to Fred and family She will be missed.and was a great neighbor
Sorry for your great loss. she is at peace now. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to Fred and your families at this time.
Fred, Pat and family
Our prayers are with you at this very sad time. Cherish the beautiful memories ❤️
Uncle Fred I am so sorry about Auntie Lil. I will miss her deeply, but now she is at peace and will fly with the angels.
My condolences to you – Pat – and all your family on the loss of your Mom. May your lifetime of memories be your comfort and strength as you move along your journey of grief.
Oh Pat…so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. What a tremendous loss when one has to sat goodbye to someone so loved and special. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and a virtual hug.
To Fred, Pat and family. Alan and I are saddened to hear of Lillian’s passing. May wonderful memories fill your hearts with joy instead of grief for her receiving her final rest. God bless and keep you all.
Alan and Marie Stephenson
My Deepest Sympathies to you Pat and the kids on the loss of your mom and also to the rest of your family
Patty and family so sorry for your loss. Let your memories comfort you at this difficult time.♥️
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Somes family ! She will be missed !