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Peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Marshall Gowland Manor, Joan Marie Schilz Baron passed away at the age of 87. Loving mother of Sandra (Marty) Entrop, Doug Schilz, Jim (Robin) Schilz, Heather (Bill) Mayea. Cherished grandmother of Elizabeth (Jeremy) Entrop, Lisa (Matt) Brethauer, Jessica (Jordan) Keddy, Melissa (Mike) Hill, Tyler (Lesli) Schilz, James (Jammie) Keddy, Lindsey (Trevor) Schilz, Kimberleigh Schilz and Jennifer (Charles) Keddy-Girard. Treasured great-grandmother of 11 great-grandchildren, plus two on the way. Dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Ronnie Schilz (1997), brother John Pinneo, grandson Jason Entrop (2006), and second husband Arby Baron (2017). Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home – McKenzie Blundy Chapel, 431 Christina St. N., Sarnia, on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a funeral service following at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held in Lakeview Cemetery. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, Breast Cancer Canada, or Alzheimer Society Sarnia-Lambton (cheques only at the funeral home please).
