Death Notices

SALENS, Serge Andre Cornelius - surrounded by his loving family at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe on Friday, February 21st, 2025 in his 80th year.  Born in Langemark, Belgium on October 27th, 1945. After graduating from McMaster University, Serge spent his early career as a Mechanical Engineer with Ontario Hydro in Toronto.  A country boy at heart, he moved back to Norfolk County and spent many years farming near Delhi.  Predeceased by his father Omer Salens (1995) and mother Yvonne Platteeuw (2006).  Beloved husband of Judy Salens (nee Zelem) of Simcoe.  Loving father & grandfather of Matthew Salens (Nicole) of Calgary, sons Noah & Oliver; Maureen Lobo (Keith) of Toronto, sons Spencer & Carson;  and Daniel Salens of Simcoe.  Dear brother of Irene Demeulenaere (Joe) of Princeton, George Salens and Gary Salens (Debbie), both of Simcoe.  Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Friends are invited to share their memories of Serge with his family at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 for visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.  A funeral mass will be held from St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 211 Union St. Simcoe on Friday morning at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Augustine Ogundele as celebrant.  Interment:  Sacred Heart Cemetery, Langton.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Serge are asked to consider the Parkinson’s Society of SW Ontario, the Norfolk General Hospital Foundation or the Cancer Research Society.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199