A former president of Lambton College, and well-known musician has died. George Delgrosso passed away at St. Joseph's Hospice on Monday at the age of 88. Dr. Delgrosso served as Lambton College's president for several years in the 1960's and 1970's. He was also past president of the Association of Canadian Community Colleges, and was a member of the Detroit musicians and London jazz societies. Mr. Delgrosso formed the musical group Dr. D. & All That Jazz and for 18 years was the organizer and director of international can-am concerts. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place at Sarnia Golf and Curling Club, 500 Errol Road West, Sarnia on Sunday April 14 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A private family interment at Mount Olivette Cemetery, Buffalo, New York will take place at a later date.
Read More Local Stories
Goderich looks to improve wayfinding across town
16 minutes agoThe completed study is slated to be presented to council in late September.
Air quality risks and extreme heat heading for Southwestern Ontario this week
13 hours agoEnvironment Canada has announced another heat warning for Southwestern Ontario.
Scoreboard, July 12
23 hours agoJude Bellingham scored a dramatic extra-time winner to send England into the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Norway.
Kincardine approves new lease for Connaught Park Pavilion
23 hours agoThe new 10-year lease with the Kincardine Klassics Gymnastics Club
GoFundMe established for Wiarton woman critically injured while cycling
1 days agoHeidi Smith-Tones of Wiarton was airlifted to Toronto after being hit by a vehicle on her bike while travelling down Grey Road 1.
SON criticizes lack of consultation on nuclear strategy
1 days agoSaugeen Ojibway Nation points to the potential Bruce C project at Bruce Power and nuclear waste concerns tied to Canada’s long-term nuclear planning.