Winston John Cornell Obituary
The world bids farewell to Winston John Cornell (Thunder Bay, Ontario), departing on February 17, 2026 at the age of 84. Winston leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Charlotte Cornell; his grandchildren, Robert Cornell and Jennifer Cornell; and his great grandchild Caleigh. He is survived by: his wife Carol Bannon; his children, Joyce Pelletier (Marvin), Sandra Cornell-McLaren (Farley), Darryl Cornell and John Cornell; his grandchildren, Jay (Jenna), Brandon (Brooke), Robin (Lenn), Brittany, Samantha, Andrea (Nick), Kylie, Johnny, Joshua and Georjann; and his great grandchildren, Parker, Logan, Noah, Felix, Nikolai, Animkii, Natalie-Jean, Lenni, Lennox, Khloe, Wyatt, Cameron, Caleb, Levi, Maddie, Isabella, Antonio, Isaiah, Elijah and Gabriel. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins.
Visitation was held on Sunday, February 22nd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the St. Anne's Roman Catholic Mission Church (126 Mission Rd, Fort William First Nation, ON P7J1K6). A prayer was held on Sunday, February 22nd 2026 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral service was held on Monday, February 23rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
Should friends so desire, donations made in Winston's name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada and/or the Canadian Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. The family has chosen to send donations to Kidney Foundation of CanadaDonate Now (https://kidney.akaraisin.com).