Obituary of Lois Cornelius
Lois Cornelius
August 2, 1937 – April 29, 2020
We are saddened by the loss of our dear mother Lois Cornelius, a member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames. She is survived by her daughters Ida Cornelius, Linda (Jeff) Antone, Catherine (Ron) Cornelius-Roberts, son Patrick (Patricia) Cornelius; grandchildren Sherry (Jamie) Monastyrski, Joseph Antone (Mary McCue), Brian Cornelius (Emily), Cayce Cornelius; and great grandchildren Clay Antone and Cora Cornelius.
Daughter of Elijah and Matilda Antone (pre-deceased). The sibling of Mary (Frank) Holloway (pre-deceased); Keith Duncan Antone (Rosie Schuyler), Grafton (Eileen) Antone, Carol (Joe) Mandoza, Alberta (Bruce) George, Wilbe (Etta) Antone, Ellwood Antone (pre-deceased), Cynthia Antone (pre-deceased), Beverly Clause (Dan Vaillancourt), Broderick (Joanie) Antone.
To Lois, family was a priority. She hosted many family gatherings and looked forward to celebrating with family especially the Antone and Cornelius reunions where she said the opening prayer in our sacred Oneida language.
For more than 30 years, Lois battled Rheumatoid Arthritis. Throughout this time she refused to give in to the pain but instead pressed on with life and inspired others to do the same. She leaves behind a legacy as an accomplished and generous woman who was full of energy, who loved to travel, and was a prominent and well-respected figure in the Oneida community.
Lois demonstrated her love for her community thru leadership in many organizations such as an Elder with AIAI, serving as an Elected Councillor, teaching the Oneida Language, playing clarinet with the Oneida Marching Band, and was a life long member of Oneida Fellowship Baptist Church. A private family graveside service will be held at the Oneida Fellowship Baptist Cemetery. She will be sadly missed.
In Memory of Lois donations may be made to the Arthritis Society of Ontario
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Death notice for the town of: Mount-Brydges, Province: Ontario