Twila Kitching

          Twila Nadeen Kitching (nee Holbrook). age 81, passed away peacefully at Terrace Lodge in Aylmer, Ontario, surrounded by the love and memories of her family.

          Twila was born on February 1, 1945 in Ingersoll Ontario to proud parents Howard and Marie Holbrook.  Twila was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She was married to the love of her life Robert Kitching, for 64 years.  Together they built a family and life filled with countless memories.  She was happiest when she was surrounded by family and enjoyed making others feel welcome and appreciated.  She had a genuine love for people, and wherever Twila was, there were no strangers.  Her warm and caring personality made people feel welcome, valued and loved.  She had a special love for gardening, taking great pleasure in watching things grow and tending to the beauty around her.

          Above all, Twila treasured her relationship with her God, Jehovah.  Her faith was an important part of her life, and she loved sharing her hope and faith with others.  Her love for Jehovah and confidence in his promises brought her comfort and strength throughout her life.

          Twila will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert Kitching, and her children: Lisa (Stephen) Vyse, Troy (Manuella) Kitching, Tessy (Randy) Marleau, Cindy (Bill) Rose, Kevin (Tracy) Kitching, Kelly (Steven) Albani, Julie (Brian) Henhawke, David Kitching, Andrea Kitching, and her brother Steve (Barb) Holbrook.  She will be deeply missed by her 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, who brought her great joy and were a cherished part of her life.  She will also be missed by the countless friends she made throughout her life.  Twila was predeceased by her parents Howard and Marie Holbrook, her siblings Rhoda Marlene Holbrook, John Howard Holbrook, and David Allen Holbrook, and her beloved grandson Eric William VanDriestan.

          Twila leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, kindness, and devotion to her family.  She will be remembered for her warm heart, her love of people, her enjoyment of gardening, and especially her deep love of Jehovah and the hope found in his promises.

          A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday October 24, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1162 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario.  Twila will be deeply missed by all who knew her and loved her.  Her family finds comfort in the precious memories she leaves behind and, in the Bible’s promise of a future when death will be no more (Rev 21:3,4). 

Wareing Cremation Services, 161 Broadway St., Tillsonburg has been entrusted with Final Arrangements.  Your messages of remembrance and condolence may be shared here at wareingcremation.ca