Donors

The Estate of Jean Muma

In September of 2020, a significant bequest of $34,989 was left to the Lambton Heritage Museum, from the estate of Jean Muma.

The Museum is grateful to be able to play a role in honouring the legacy of Jean Muma and her passion for the work of the Museum and extends its thanks for this bequest. The donation will help enhance the programs and services the Museum offers to the community.

Fairbank Oil Properties

In 2019, Charles Fairbank and Pat McGee of Fairbank Oil Properties made a generous donation of $7,750 to the Museum. This donation supports an upcoming international conference on oil heritage in Lambton County, contributed to the Robert Cochrane Memorial Fund and covered the cost of the guided wagon rides through the surrounding historic oil fields. 

The County is extremely grateful for this generous donation, and appreciates the ongoing support from Fairbank Oil Properties.

Lambton Meadowview Villa Auxiliary

The Villa Auxiliary has funded several special events each and every year, provides a warm welcome to new residents, and helps to commemorate holidays and milestones with everyone living at the Villa.

The County thanks the Villa Auxiliary for their generous donations and ongoing support to the people who live at the Villa.

Linda Smith

In 2020, Linda Smith donated a trishaw bike to Lambton Meadowview Villa. The bike is already well-loved by all those who have used it.

The County thanks Linda for her generous donation towards the continued care and support of the people who live at the Villa.

Marshall Gowland Manor Auxiliary

The Manor Auxiliary worked incredibly hard to achieve charitable status over the past 12 months, and have finally been successful.

The fundraising efforts of the Auxiliary have already enabled them to make a number of purchases for the Home. The Auxiliary was also instrumental in getting the new Tuck shop up and running this year.

The County thanks the Manor Auxiliary for their generous donations and ongoing support of the people living at the Manor.

North Lambton Lodge Auxiliary

The Lodge Auxiliary is dedicated to supporting the people living at North Lambton Lodge and their families. 

The Auxiliary operates the tuck shop and provides a wonderful welcome to new residents. They also host many activities throughout the year for the people living at the Lodge. This year, the Auxiliary members purchased iPads and accessories for use by people living in the Home, helping them stay connected to family and friends during the pandemic. 

The County thanks Heather Gutteridge, Joan Rawlings, and the Lodge Auxiliary for their generous donations and ongoing support to the people who live at the Lodge.

Rob Brooks

In late 2019, Rob Brooks donated an extensive collection of silent film era posters and memorabilia to the Lambton County Archives. The items feature Sarnia-born film actress Marie Prevost and tracer her 20 year career in the film industry.

The County thanks Mr. Brooks for his generous donation, celebrating the legacy of a notable Lambton County resident.

Ron Van Horne and Scott Ferguson

The County thanks Ron Van Horne and Scott Ferguson for their continued support of the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery.

Ron and Scott's donation will help enhance the programs and services the Gallery offers to the community.

Sarnia Community Foundation

In 2020, the Sarnia Community Foundation provided funding for iPads for Long-Term Care residents through the Emergency Community Support Fund.

The tablets have enabled Long-Term Care residents to stay connected with family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The County thanks Jane Anema, Executive Director of The Sarnia Community Foundation, and their donors, for their continued support

Seaway Kiwanis Club

Lambton Circles^® has greatly appreciated The Seaway Kiwanis Club support over the past 10 years with annual donations. 

Their donations have provided Circles families with necessities and supplies and has supported annual special events.

This year, due to the pandemic and all in-person Circles events being cancelled, the Seaway Kiwanis Club gave an additional donation amount which allowed the Circles team to create and deliver summer family care packages to Circles families. 

Lambton Circles and the County of Lambton extends sincere thanks to Ken Machan, Tom Booth, and the Seaway Kiwanis Club for their ongoing, valued support.