Obituary of Dorothy Toth

The family of Dorothy Toth with sadness, but gratitude for a long life well lived, announce her death on April 22, 2023, three days after her 91st birthday. She is survived by her husband of nearly 72 years, Louis, and their children, Mike Toth and his wife Michele; Cyndy Difazio and her husband Tony; Paul Toth and his wife Jeneen and by her son-in-law Steve Laemers and his wife Betty.  She had many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Virginia Laemers and her sons Cole and Conner; Dave and Lindsay Laemers and their daughters Claire and Audrey; Kyle and Leslie Difazio and their son Brooks; Andrew and Marissa Difazio and their sons Calder and Landon; Alex Toth and Zahra Elahipour; Julie Toth and Max Mak; Jill Toth; Luc Toth. 

She was pre-deceased by her parents John and Julianna Michiels, her brother Emile Michiels, her infant son Louis, her daughter Theresa Laemers and her grandson Greg Laemers. 

Louis and Dorothy were the owners and proprietors of Port Burwell Hardware for 25 years.  After retirement in 1987, they built a house on the lake in Port Burwell where their growing extended family would gather for holidays and summer fun.  They were world travellers and had visited every continent. 

The family wishes especially to thank Joselyn Appleford and all the visiting PSWs who have helped care for Mom and Dad over the past few years. 

A private family burial service will be held on Friday, May 12.  Later that day, everyone is invited to a Celebration of Life from 2- 5 pm at the Aylmer Legion, 211 John St. North, Aylmer, Ontario.   

In lieu of flowers, consider donations to the Hospice of Elgin, or a charity of your choice.  Donations can be made through H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home in Aylmer.