Cornelius Schmitt Obituary
The memory of Cornelius Schmitt of Aylmer, Ontario, who passed away on January 16, 2026, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cornelius Schmitt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cornelius Schmitt and Katharina Schmitt (Klassen); his son Neil Schmitt (Annie); and his siblings, Bernhard Schmitt, Abram Schmitt, Katharina Froese, Anna Reddekopp, Maria Janzen, Elizabeth Klassen, Sarah Harder, Helena Klassen and Justina Schmitt.
He is survived by: his wife Katharina Schmitt (Suderman); his children, Suzanne West (Barry), Catarina Schmitt (Driedger), Tony Schmitt, Nancy Froats (Neil), Lisa Schmitt (Jeff), Johnny Schmitt and Joanna Paton (Shawn); his grandchildren, Kristy, Sherry, Anthony, Jennifer, Carter, Adam, Alex, Allizon, Selena, Tyler, Victoria, Angel, Mitchel, Peyton, Quinn, Stephanie, Samantha, Brandon, Lauren, William, Logan, Nathaniel, Ella, Natalie, Nash, Nevaeh, Leo, Paige, Corina, Lily, Eddie, Callie, Jailyn, Aiden, Dominic, Gabriella, Savannah and Jaxon; his great grandchildren, Lucas, Bradley, Cash, Cecelia, Conrad, Camilla, Cyril, Roman, Mason, Auston, Aaron, Oden, Jonah, Rileigh, Brandon, Grace, Apollo, Jake, Edger, Nico, Harper, Hunter and Mateo; and his siblings, Peter Schmitt (Elisabeth), Henry Schmitt (Anna) and Getruda Loepky (Wilhelm). He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to the Barrie Family Hospice of Elgin.
