Passed away peacefully at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Jack Brintnell (2002). Cherished mom of Shirley and the late Don Kerslake, and Marilyn and Rick Vandenbussche. Proud grandma of Elizabeth and Jeff Patterson, Mike and Cassandra Kerslake, Dave and Stephanie Vandenbussche, and Steve and Jaclyn Vandenbussche and great-grandma of Hayden, Ethan, and Aveleigh Kerslake; Carson, and Wesley Vandenbussche; Brodie, the late Bentley, Levi, Henry Vandenbussche. Dear sister-in-law of Dorothy Taylor, and Marilyn Taylor. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Richard and Pearl (Mousseau) Taylor, parents-in-law William and Vera Brintnell, and brothers; John, Alvin, and Melvin Taylor.
Mary enjoyed spending time at the trailer at the Old Homestead with family and friends. She volunteered her time and care to crocheting hundreds of jiffy towels for the Hospital Auxiliary gift shop. Mary will be remembered by the smell of her delicious apple pie or a fresh batch of cookies as you entered her home for a visit. Above all, she cherished her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Saturday, October 4th from 10 – 11 AM, where words of remembrance will be shared at 11 AM. A celebration of Mary’s life will follow. Interment McTaggart Cemetery.
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Donations to Jessica’s House, South Huron Hospital Foundation or Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Lynda & Terry Siemon
Marilyn, Rick & family, Shirley & family,
Moms are important and special people. Marilyn and Shirley, we are sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your families at this time. Mary was a lovely lady.
May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace.
Beth Cooper
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick and families
My sincere sympathy to all of Mary’s family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Mark Heimrich
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick and all Mary’s family;
Our sincere condolences in your loss.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer
Mark & Joan Ryan
Marilyn & Rick and extended family,
We are sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We got to know her (and Jack) both at the snowmobile meetings and cookouts. Mary always extended a welcoming smile and hello. We will always remember their enthusiasm for the club and the fellowship and friendship of the snowmobile community that welcomed the next generation in.
Our condolences to you ALL.
Cathy Smith
Marilyn, Shirley and families,
Our deepest sympathies to you. We so appreciated anytime we were able to be in your mom’s lovely presence.
Cathy Smith and Joe Madziak
Nancy Hodgert
My deepest sympathy to your families
Mary always had a smile and something nice to say when you saw her
Shelley Bourne
Shirley, Marilyn and families,
My sympathy in your loss of Mary. I have enjoyed looking through your photos here, seeing your Mom over the years, and with your Dad. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Bob and Nancy Campbell
Shirley, Marilyn and families,
So sorry to hear about your mother. She was a lovely lady and always enjoyed our many chats over the years.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Lauren Masse
We were so sorry to hear of Great Aunt Mary’s passing, she was a wonderful lady! Sending our sincere condolences to everyone, as we are unable to make it in person on Saturday. Thinking of all of you!
Steve, Lauren, Charlie, Levi & Piper Masse
Gerald and Janet Weido
Shirley, Marilyn and Rick.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Jeff Borland
To the Brintnell family.
Please accept my condolence in the passing of Mary.
Jeff Borland
Margaret Brintnell
Shirley, Marilyn, Rick, Elizabeth &everyone of Mary’s family
My sympathy to All of you at this sad & difficult time. Lot of Memories to share now & in days to come. Take Care.
Margaret Brintnell
Pat Shaniawski
Surprised to hear of Mary’s passing. Always shared a smile when at the trailer park and a soft hello. Mary, may you rest in peace.
Larry and Faye Skinner
To the Brintnell family:
Our condolences on a life well lived. Cherish the memories.
Glenn Maidment
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She often stopped by our porch to say hello and always had a smile and something positive to say.
Rest in peace Mary.
Glenn and Pat
Martha and Bob Heywood
Shirley and Marilyn and family:
We are sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Your mom and dad were a great couple, salt of the earth farm folk. Please accept our condolences.
Judy & Gerard Grenier
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick & families
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your Mom & Grandma.
Mary was a lovely lady & will be missed dearly. May all your wonderful memories help you through these difficult days.
Bill and Audrey Rowe
Shirley, Marilyn and families,
Sending our condolences to everyone. Each of you will have many good memories.
Marjorie Oke
So sorry to hear that Mary passed away. As neighbours we would have some great visits and many chuckles. I always made time to visit with her……whether it be on our street or in one of our living rooms. She will be missed by all that knew her.
James Weston
Shirley, Marilyn and families – Sending our sincere sympathy in the passing of your Mom and Grandma. What a lovely lady she was, always so friendly. She will be missed for sure. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Helen and Jim
Ellen Green
Shirley, Marilyn and families,
My sincere condolences on the passing of Mary. She was such a nice kind soul.
Ellen Green
Rose Rathwell
Shirley and Family our condolences on the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed.
Bob & Joyce McDonald
Shirley, Marilyn and families,
So sorry to read of your Mom/Grandmas passing. Our sincere condolences to all the family.
Marion Jeffery
Dear Shirley, Marilyn and families.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a lovely lady.
Sending our deepest condolences.
Shawn and Marion Jeffery
Joan Weiss
Shirley, Marilyn and family
I am sorry to hear about your Mom. Cherish all your precious memories as you go through this difficult time.
My deepest condolences.
My thoughts are with you.
Darren and Michelle Richmond
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We always enjoyed a quick conversation at the camp. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Brad & Anne
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick & families & Mary’s extended family, our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your dear Mom. We always enjoyed our chats when we would see her on Fri nights in Bayfield, always cheerful & friendly. Our thoughts will be with you as you celebrate her life. (We are out of country & regret we can’t be with you)
Marg Prout
To Shirley, Marilyn and families.
Sorry to read of Mary’s passing. My sincere condolences to all family members. When I think of Mary, I recall volunteering our time together piecing the quilts and then setting up and selling the raffle tickets for the SHH auxiliary. Many fond memories of bygone events with Mary.
Garry & Janice Alderdice
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick and families.
Our heartfelt sympathies in the loss of your dear Mom. Always enjoyed a chat when I would run into your mom. She was a special lady.
Kind regards,
Garry & Janice Alderdice and family
Jim and Verla Russell
Shirley, Marilyn and Families:
Deepest, heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your Mom Mary.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Don & Janis Richardson
Shirley, Marilyn and Families,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom- sending our deepest sympathy at this difficult time.
Don & Janis Richardson
Brenda Dow Mason
Dear Shirley , Marilyn and families
Sending you my sympathy, your mom was such a lovely lady.
Brenda Dow Mason
Tamara Thompson
The residents and staff of Exeter Villa, join our hearts in an expression of sympathy and condolence to you and your family at this time of sorrow. May the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Debra Tilley
Shirley, Marilyn and Families:
Mary was a sweet soul. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I am thinking of you all at this time. Hold all your memories close to your hearts, she is with you always.
Hugs Debra
Susan Moore
Shirley and family: Thinking of you, Shirley with my deepest sympathy! My mind and memories go back to when your mom and dad were our neighbours In Exeter!
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
Shirley and Marilyn
Thinking of you and all your families as you gather and celebrate your Mom.
Linda Marsden
Shirley and family,
Mary was one beautiful lady, we’ll miss her.
Karn Durdin
Our thoughts and prayers to all of Mary’s family and friends. Her passing will be felt by many people. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
John and Sandy Ulch
Shirley, Marilyn and your families
We are sorry to hear your Mom/Grandma has passed away. We send our sincere condolences. Thinking of you in the days ahead.
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Shirley, Marilyn and families:
Sending our condolences with your loss of Mary. I always enjoyed our chats whenever our paths crossed. She was a lovely lady. Thinking of you all.
Kirk Blackler
Shirley, Marilyn and families
Sorry to hear of Mary`s passing . Thinking of you all .
Kirk
Jean Mason
Shirley and Marilyn and Your Family
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
A gentle soul and always a friendly hello and smile when we would see each other at our Auxiliary meetings.
You all have shared so many happy memories together.
With Sympathy
Jean
Bill & Darlene Hooper
Our sincere condolences to Shirley, Marilyn & Rick and families.
Cherish all of your wonderful memories.
Thinking of you all.
Marilyn and Allan Riley
Our deepest sympathy to the family
Anne & Ted Kernick
Shirley, Marilyn & families:
We were sad to hear that Mary had passed away. We send our sincere sympathy.
Thinking of you.
Karen Young
So sorry to hear about your loss Marilyn, Shirley and families. She will be missed dearly. Cherish your memories.
Karen and Kevin Young
Diane Stephen
We had the pleasure of knowing Mary.
Such a wonderful lady.
Rest in sweetest peace.
Dave and Diane Stephen, Travis Simpson
Judy Parsons and Scot Morgan
Shirley and family:
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I so enjoyed living next to her on Devon Drive. May your memories be your comfort.
Mildred Northcott
Shirley and Marilyn and family,
Sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom. She was a lovely lady and I enjoyed our visits in the last few years and conversation at the hospital auxiliary meetings. Cherish the memories.
Nancy Hodgert
My sympathy to your families
Bernice Boogemans
Shirley, Marilyn and families. So sorry to see that Mary has left this earth for a better place. Her time at the Villa was short. We first met Mary and Jack at the Old Homestead in Bayfield. That was more than 20 years ago. We were their back door neighbours at the trailer park. We had some fun times together. Mary also played shuffleboard with us at the Legion, also having good times there as well. Mary lived a good life. We will always remember Mary. Rest in peace my dear friend. Our sincere sympathy to all at this sad time. Bob & Bernice
Beth Jennison
Shirley, Marilyn & families, we are very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was always so kind and friendly. Losing your mom is so heartbreaking, no matter the age. With our sympathy, Gary & Beth Jennison
Donna Perry
Shirley and Marilyn and the entire family.
So sorry to hear about Mary. She was a lovely lady. So many wonderful memories of times spent with your family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Donna Perry
Joyce Feltz
Shirley, Marilyn and families sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom.
All kinds of fun memories of our snowmobile days.
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Shirley and family,
We extend our condolences to you on the passing of your dear Mom. May she rest in peace.
Frank Kints
Our deepest sympathies to Mary’s family at this sad time.
Frank Kints and family
Julie Grimminck
Marilyn and Family,
Sending my condolences to you. What a pleasure it was to meet your mom. Her top two subjects were family and the trailor
May you celebrate her life as you navigate the journey of her loss.
💗
Alice and Jerry MacLean
Sending condolences to all in regards to Mary’s passing.
93years …what a blessing to all who know Mary.
Such a beautiful sweet lady!
To all who mourn her loss, try to be thankfull for knowing her as you did.
RIP Mary.
Joyce Black
Sorry to hear about your Mom/Grandma and sending sincere sympathy to the families. She will be missed and thinking of you all in the days ahead. Take care.
Merv & Evelyn Durnin
Our sincere sympathy to Shirley and Marilyn and families.
MaryJane Taylor
Shirley and Marilyn and Families…
My Sympathy in your loss of a dear mother..
May all the great memories of times together
bring comfort and peace…..
Janice Scott
Sorry to
learn of Mary,s passing. Our sympathy to all of the family.
Hugh and Janice Scott
Ken, Helen & Zachary Kadey
Our sympathy to everyone in Mary’s family. You will have lots of memories to comfort you.
Sueanne Adkins
Shirley, Marilyn and Families
My sincere condolences to you and the family on Mary’s passing . Hard to put into words what your Mom meant to me . Her spirit will live on in the families memories and everyone who knew her. End of an era.
Sueanne Adkins
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the family, so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich.
Jeremy Becker
Shirley, Marilyn and Family
My Sincere Condolences to all at this time.
Sue Wilson
Shirley, Marilyn and families, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your Mom, Grandma. Cherish your precious memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don and Edith Lewis & family
Shirley and Marilyn and families,
We are sorry to see that Mary’s journey has ended.
She was a great, loving lady and always a smile and chat.
Cherish her memories and she will not be forgotten.
Hope all her memories last forever and help in days to come.
Our condolences to you all.
Gerd & Astrid Keller
Dear Marilyn, Shirley & Family !
We are very sorry to hear about Mary’s passing. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed having her in the Park for such a long time. Thinking of you all, hopefully you can cherish the good memories.
With our deepest Sympathy,
Gerd , Astrid & Family
Don and Brenda Triebner
Shirley , Marilyn and Families
We are so sorry to hear about Mary. She was just a delight to spend time with and have a coffee.
Thinking of you all.
Susan Riley
Many wonderful memories of snowmobiling/camping with the Jack & Mary years ago.
June E Morenz
Shirley and Marilyn: My deepest sympathy to you and your families at this sad time.
Bill Gibson
My sincere sympathy to the family. I did Mary’s hair for years in Hensall
Pat and Laverne Wallace
Shirley and Marilyn , our deepest sympathy to you and your families .
Cathy Batten
Shirley, Marilyn & Rick & Families
My condolences to each of you at this sad time.
I always enjoyed seeing her & saying hi at the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary meetings and seeing her beautiful work she did for the gift shop. Thinking of you all at this time.
Cathy
Bill and Linda Farquhar
Shirley and Marilyn and all of Mary’s family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a lovely lady, and will be fondly remembered.
Thinking of you with sympathy.
Bill and Linda and family
Cathy Cade
A lovely picture of your beautiful Mom. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the auxiliary functions. Truly a wonderful caring lady
Evelyn Vincent
To Mary’s family
sincere sympathy. Mary was such a lovely lady. May God grant peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hugs and prayers to all
Jerry & Linda Traquair and family
Condolences to Shirley, Marilyn & families and to all who knew and loved Mary.
She was a big part of our Hensall Community, our church family and a great woman.
Sheila Macgregor
Dear Shirley and Marilyn and families, I am so very sorry to learn of your lovely mother’s passing. You will miss her terribly, but what happy memories you have of a long life well lived! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Sheila (Macgregor)
Karen Dickins
Shirley ,Marilyn and family’s, my deepest condolences, what a beautiful lady she was, always a time for a chat and such a great volunteer to her community. Cherish all your beautiful memories. Hugs to you ❤️
Melonie Miller
Shirley & family
Marilyn, Rick & family
Our sincere thoughts & prayers are with you. Your mom was a kind lovely lady…..
Barry & Melonie
Sharon Passmore
My deepest sympathy for the loss of Mary. May you keep your fond memories close to your heart. Hope the memories give you peace and strength in the difficult days ahead.
Dan and Linda Crerar
Our sincere condolences to all of Mary’s family. She was a wonderful person!
Linda and Dan Crerar
Wilma and Derrick
Shirley, Marilyn and family saddened to see Mary has passed away. We always loved saying hi to her on Rick and Marilyn’s deck, as we were on our way to the pool at The Oldhomestead. Derrick liked to tease Mary and asked her if she was coming for a swim too.
Rest in paradise Mary.
Wilma & Derrick
George and Elaine Keller
Our deepest condolences to Mary’s family
Donna (Heywood ) Regier
Shirley, Marilyn & the entire family…”My deepest sympathy“She certainly was a lovely Lady” Hugs to all 💞
Meryl and Jim Thomas
Jim and I are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. We always enjoyed visiting with her at the trailer park. Our sympathies go to all of her family
Audrey Dakin
Shirley & Marilyn:
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your Mom. It’s the end of an era for our families. All of the Sundays our two families spent together and my overnight stays at the Brintnell’s and biking up and down the gravel road you lived on. We’d bike to Billy & Vera’s, the Upshall’s and the Cole’s house. These are memories I cherish.
Audrey (Adkins) Dakin
Beth Lovell
To Shirley, Marilyn and family
My deepest sympathy to all. Will miss Mary’s calls to keep me updated on family. Enjoyed my visits with her. She always wanted me to stay for supper. She reminded of Mom. She was Mom’s niece but also a good friend. Both living on Devon Drive made for easy visits. She will be missed. Hugs ❤️
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Dear Shirley & Marilyn and Mary’s family .
So sorry to hear Mary has passed .
Always enjoyed our chats , when I would pick up the towels
For the hospital gift shop..which we appreciated.
Thinking of the family at this time .
Doug and Judy Rohde
Shirley,Marilyn and family
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother.
Every time I met her she was always smiling and very friendly.
Jason Bourne
So sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She will be missed. My sincerest condolences to the family.
Donna Chesney
To all of Mary’s Family
Sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
We enjoyed each others company
at the trailer.
Janet Maes
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.🙏🏻
Cindy Beaver
So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person. Her memory will live on in all of you. My deepest condolences
Rick $ Shaaron Corlett
We are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing.
Darlene (Varley) Lightfoot
Shirley, so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a sweet lady.
Marjie & Tom Westerveld
To Shirley and family,,,Marilyn and family,,,,so sorry to hear of Marys passing,,,,she was such a wonderful lady,,,I always enjoyed me time with her❤️❤️,,,keep all of your memories close,,
Janet Kinsman Bilcke
Shirley ,Marilyn & families
Our sincere condolences on Mary’s passing. I remember when i was quite young her coming over to our house to have my Mom style her hair for special occasions & many other memories as well🩷
Wendy Case
Dear, Shirley, Elizabeth, Micheal and the Brintnell family.
Sending our deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom and Grama. May wonderful memories of time spent together fill your hearts with peace.
Love, Pete, Wendy and family and Aunt Phyllis
Marilyn Taylor
Mary was a wonderful sister-in-law who helped me adjust to country living many years ago. She loved interacting with family and friends. She is now at peace and enjoying connection to other family members.
Tom and Julia Dickins
Deepest sympathy on Marg’s passing.
Laura Stire
Shirley and Marilyn and family
So sorry to hear about Mary, she was a lovely person and a valuable member of the South Huron Hospital Auxiliary. Thinking of you at this time.