Obituary of Brian Toll
Brian Toll -
Born in Old Victoria Hospital, London Ontario, to the late Eleanor (Scoyne) and Doug Toll on September 18, 1961.
A man whose family was everything to him, and was everything to his family, passed away on January 11, 2026. Missing him are his children Renée and Allison, his wife Michelle (Martens) and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Elaine Martens and John Macevicius, and Vic, and many friends. Beloved and respected son-in-law to the late Robert and Julie Martens.
Brian was known in the local seed corn industry for over 46 years, starting with Hyland Seeds Division of W. G. Thompson and Sons, Dow Seeds, and Maizex.
Next to his family, his passion was classic cars and cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
His life will be celebrated with receiving at McKinlay Funeral Home at 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Friday January 16, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and a service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, January 17, at 11:00 a.m. a Reception to follow at the Links of Kent at 120 Indian Creek Rd W, Chatham, ON N7M 2E2
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McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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