Obituary of Mary Louise Rosseel

Rosseel: Mary Louise (née Vandeweghe) -

A resident of Dresden, Mary Louise Rosseel passed away at Copper Terrace Long Term Care on Friday, February 20, 2026 three days after celebrating her 100th birthday.

Born in Dover Township, Mary Louise was the daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvie (née Seynaeve) Vandeweghe.

Beloved wife of 53 years to the late André Rosseel (2003).

Loving mother of Gary Rosseel (BettyAnn Martin) of Brantford and Darlene (Todd) Tetzlaff of Dresden.

Proud Grandmother (Metje) to Rachel (Greg) Blonde, Amanda Tetzlaff (Connor Critchfield) and William (Demetria) Tetzlaff, Matthew Van Hemmen (Kelsey Bailes), Talia Rosseel (Dylan McDonnell), Joshua and Ethan Rosseel.

She was an adoring Great Grandmother to Norah Blonde and Lochlan Tetzlaff.

Predeceased by her sister Cecilia Vannieuwenhuyze (1971).

She will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, extended family and many others who experienced her warmth and sense of humor.

Mary Louise lived a long and full life leaving behind a legacy defined by unwavering devotion, strength and resilience. She is reunited with her beloved husband André whom she met at the Canadian Leaf Tobacco Company. They lived a humble life together on the farm. She enjoyed the simple pleasures of gardening, reading, listening to her favourite operatic tenors and taking care of her adopted cat “Kit Carson”. She lived a life of faith, attending mass at Blessed Sacrament through most of her adult life while she was able to. In service to her family, she was always there, providing, caring and supporting in whatever way that she could. She leaves behind a family who will forever carry her example of selflessness, kindness and resilience in their hearts.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Sunday, March 1, 2026 from 12:00pm until the Memorial Service at 1:00pm. Reception to follow. As per Mary Louise’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Special thanks to the staff at Copper Terrace and previously, Village on the Thames, for their care and compassion. We are so grateful for the support Mom received from Ontario Health at Home and Bayshore Services which allowed her to remain in her home for so many years.

Donations made in memory of Mary Louise to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation or charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home

459 St. Clair Street, Chatham

519-351-2040