Peacefully at home, with family by his side on Thursday, September 28, 2023 of Exeter and formerly of Usborne Township in his 86th year. Cherished husband of Constance ‘Jackson’ Kernick. Chas and Constance celebrated 65 wonderful years of marriage on September 20th. Loving father of Karen Etherington of Dashwood, Kelly Esquimaux (Martin) of Zurich, and John Kernick (Lisa) of Elmira. Proud grandfather of Derek Etherington (Lesley), Robyn Ross (Derek); Tyler Heywood (Nicole); Jake Kernick (Sarah), Mitch Kernick (Amy), Grant Kernick (Cynthia), Marlee Kernick (Austin) and great-grandpa of Eli, Asher, and Paydon; Jackson, Lily, Olive, and Clark; Judah, and Jace. Fondly remembered by Roy, Rob, Vicki-Joy and his extended foster family. Dear brother of Barbara and brother-in-law of Maxine Kernick, Grant Jackson (Carol), Frances Jaques (Bill), Joy Rodgers (Stan). Predeceased by his parents William and Mary (Down) Kernick, son-in-law Rick Etherington, and siblings Anne Kernick, Marion Hamilton, Wilbur Kernick, Elaine Nolan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.
A private family service was held at the Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Brent Dawson
Very sorry for your family’s loss
Joyce and Lawrence Dupont, Marjorie Dayman
Sorry to hear of your loss Connie and family.
I will always remember visiting on the farm.
Patti Down & John McAllister
So sorry to hear this news and late. I have wonderful memories spending time at your farm growing up & playing ball. Always enjoyed bumping into you during walks and catching up. Sincere sympathy to all and May your mementoes bring smiles and comfort him the days and months ahead. You’re in my thoughts, Connie, Karen, Kelly, John & Roy.
Hugs
Lori Sims
Deepest Sympathies to Connie and Family:
Charles and Connie were wonderful neighbors and terrific role models to dozens of kids in the community. We’ll always remember their dedication to the Usborne soft ball league, and the many selfless hours they gave to the youth in their community through 4H, sports, and foster care. Charles was a wonderful man, and we will always remember he and his family fondly.
Beth Cooper
My sincere sympathy to all the Kernick family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Connie and family,
We remember Charles from when you lived next door to my parents. Charles and your self were friendly and great neighbours. We offer you our condolences for the loss of a true gentleman who will be remembered.
Helen Kints
Connie and family
Sending my sincere condolences. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Helen
Susan Oke
My deepest sympathy to you Connie and your family. I am so sorry to hear about Charles. May all of your happy memories help you through this sad time. Sincerely, Susan
Anne Gallant (Delbridge)
My deepest condolences to entire Kernick family. May your treasured memories help you through the days ahead.
Jannie Verbeek
Dear Connie, Roy and family. Our sincere condolences with the passing of Charles. You are in our thoughts.
Karl and Jannie Verbeek
Allen and Marjorie Oke
We are so sorry to hear of Charles passing .He will be surely be missed by family and friends and neighbours.
Gerald and Carolyn Johns
Sympathies to you Karen and your family
Always hard to say good bye. He was very lucky to have you for a daughter.
Pauline Miller
Connie & family
My deepest sympathy! So sorry for your loss!
Sincerely Pauline Miller
Shannon & Janet (Kints) Snow
Connie, Karen, Kelly, John, Roy and families,
So sorry to hear about Charlie. He was a great neighbor when you lived on Thames Rd. Such a very nice man, he will be missed. We are thinking of you all through this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories.
Shannon & Janet
Larry and Sharon Lynn
Karen
Sending prayers and hugs your way with the loss of your dad. Sincere sympathy to all the Kernick family.
Lynda & John Green
Words can not express our deepest sorrow in seeing Uncle Charles pass away. Many memories are left with us when our families did get together. He will be remembered in our hearts forever.
Lynda & John Green
Lorne & Pat Ballantyne
Connie and family
Our Sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Charles.
Janis Bisback
Dear Connie, and your family, including Roy. Offering condolences to you all. Charles was a soft spoken gentleman and I am sure the family will support Connie as she grieves. You had a wonderful family that shared with the foster children over the years. I am sure you are proud of your mum and dad.
Janis Bisback
Donna (Heywood) Regier
To Connie,Karen,Kelly, John & entire Kernick family.
So very sorry for your loss of a loving Husband,Father& Grandfather.I always enjoyed our chats at McDonalds,I’m quite sure Charlie was the most laid back man I’ve ever met.
“ Cherish all your beautiful memories” as I’m sure there are many♥️
Bill & Audrey Rowe
Connie & family , Sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Bill & Audrey
Don & Joan Heywood
Connie, Karen, Kelly, John, Roy and families:
Our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Cherish all the wonderful memories. Hugs Don & Joan
Justin
I’m so sorry to hear about Charles my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
George and Sue Wilson
Connie and family, heartfelt condolences on your loss of your dear husband and father, grandfather. Chuck was a wonderful man. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers.
Dan & Roxanne Riley
Aunt Connie and family,
Our deepest condolences. We are so sorry for the family’s great loss. There are no words to express what he meant to me and anyone who knew him. He will forever be in our hearts.
Love Dan & Roxanne
Ed and Karen Willis
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Kernick family. Thinking of you all.
Scott Brintnell
Lots of great memories over the yrs
Our thoughts are with you
Scott &Su
Vicky-Joy Argyle
You will be sadly missed
Your battle is now over; no more tears flowing down your cheek,
no more pain, no more suffering; now you are no longer weak.
I still do not understand why this had to happen to you,
but I am proud to say you are my dad, the greatest Foster Father I ever knew.
Love Vicky-Joy Argyle and Robert Argyle and Edward Villeneuve
Marion McCarter
Connie, Karen , Roy and the Kernick families:
So sorry for your loss of Charles. Treasure all of the memories he has left for all and carry them in your hearts forever. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Bernice Boogemans
Connie and all your family including Roy. Our sincere condolences on the passing of Charles. Think of all the good memories you will have – camping, coffee with friends and especially your family.
Bob & Bernice
Donna Perry
To Connie and the entire family
So sorry for your loss of Charles. He was a great man. You all will have lots of good memories to help you through this sad time.
With Sympathy Donna Perry and Jim Perry
Jillian Collings
Connie, Roy, Karen, Robyn, and Derek, sending our sincere condolences to you all. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a fantastic man, honoured to know and love him.
Jill, Jeremy, and Will
Dan Shute
Dear John and all of the Kernick family.
Our sincere condolences on the loss of Chas. We never want to let them go, but may the lifetime of fond memories provide some comfort.
I do remember fondly the many ball games at the diamond right there on the farm.
Sincerely,
Dan and Teresa
Anne & Ted Kernick
Sending our sincere sympathies to Connie & the rest of Charles’ family.
Thinking of you all.
Janice Frayne Morris
Connie and Family,
Our sympathy to all of your family. Charles was a great man and neighbor to my parents.
Janice and Bill Morris.
Kathy Mann
Connie and family: My deepest sympathy!
Wanda Reynolds
Karen & the Kernick Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow
Wanda Reynolds
Dave Wilkinson
John, Lisa and Family:
We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Tanya and Dave Wilkinson
Margaret Brintnell
Connie & All Your Family.
So sorry to read of Charles passing. I extend my sympathy at this sad time. Each of you will have so many memories to share.
Margaret Brintnell
Murray Heywood
My deepest sympathies to the entire Kernick family. Charlie was good man and a great father and husband. He was a fantastic Grandfather to Tyler and all his grandchildren. Charlie was greatly respected by all. I have a lot of fond memories of knowing Charlie and they all started playing ball on his own little field of dreams that gave so many kids their first taste of playing ball on the ball field at the front of the farm. Rest in peace Charlie.
Evelyn Vincent
Connie and family
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Praying the good memories help bring peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Glen and Donna Greb
So sorry to hear this sad news! Our sincere condolences to you and yours.
George Darling
Kelly having lost both my parents in their 90s in the past 3 years I know how difficult the passing of one’s parents can be. You think it will not happen and they will somehow live forever. Always remember the good things & the guidance he gave you growing up. I hope you always take comfort in knowing he loved you and your brother and sister and your mother. My deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family.
Ron and Karen Simpson
To Karen and Family , our sympathy to all on the loss of your Father
Susan Morrison
One of a kind. Heartfelt condolences to Connie & family. Hugs.
Mark Heimrich
Connie, Karen, Kelly, John, Roy & families;
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of Charles.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Al Taylor
Connie and family
Sincere sympathy in your tragic loss.. He will certainly be missed.
June & Brian Lather
Condolences to the entire family! So very sorry for your loss of husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather! Cherish the memories always xo
Alan oakes
Connie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and the loss of a great neighbor!
Thinking of you ,
Bobbie and Alan
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sincere Condolences to all who knew and loved him.
Peter Challen
Karen and your family are in the prayers of those at Huron Shores United Church. You are a part of this family too, and so we hold you in support, and your whole family as well.
Peter & Trish Challen
Don and Edith Lewis Jim , Larry
Connie and family
Sorry to see that Charles has gone.
We have fond memories of him coaching our boys years ago on the farm.
Larry was younger than the rest of the team but Charles would always let him bat.
He would get a walk a lot of fun.
He will be missed by all that knew him.
Lynda ( Parsons ) Iredale-Conlin
condolences to Connie and all the families…always the gentleman..
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the Kernick family on the passing of Charles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed,Debra and Melissa Morrison
Our sincere condolence to Connie and the Kernick family. I have so many fun memories on the farm with Charles and the family. He was a kind and loving person. He will be deeply missed.
Vera Armstrong
Sincere Sympathy Connie and family
Terry Morrison
On behalf of Ron Morrison, cousin to Charles.
We all thought the world of Charles.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
If I know my father- he would be at the pearly gates waiting with open arms to embrace his favourite cousin.
Bob & Doris Osgood
To all the dear family of Charles,
Our hearts ache for all of you at this time. We will miss seeing him. We pray for God’s strength and peace as you support each other. Hugs,
Bob & Doris Osgood
Jannie Van Wieren
My sincere condolencess to you all on the loss of Husband and Father. I will miss seeing Charles doing his trip around the block. Blessings !!! Jannie Van Wieren
Lois Gill
Dear Karen and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family at this time.
Lois and Dan Gill
Russell and Verona Snider
Our condolences to the family. Many good camping outings together
Steve & Trish Gould
To all of the Kernick family. Condolences on the passing of Charles.
kathy McCallum
Dear Kelly and Martin and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of your father and grandfather. Please know we are keeping you close in our hearts.
Sincerely,
Jack and Kathy McCallum
Lloyd and Carol Moore
Our deepest sympathy Connie, to you and your family, We will certainly miss Charles’ daily walk by and occasional stop for a chat. Cherish all the great memories from the many years you had together.
Paul and Judi Lankin
John and Lisa and family sorry for the loss of your dad and grandpa our thoughts and prayers are with you
Irvine. R.Armstrong
To Connie and family. Sorry to hear of CHARLIES death. I have fond memories of our camping days back when.Connie all the. Best to you . There is nothing like good friends. Camping friends. Irv.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Our deepest sympathy to Connie and the Kernick family
Cy & Eleanor
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences, will miss seeing he and Constance on their walks. Cherish your memories.
Rick frayne
Sorry to hear of your loss. Charles was a true gentleman
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
Sending hugs and deepest sympathies to the Kernick family. Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Kim Mckay
Connie, Karen,Kelly and John and Roy and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband and father. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Diane Elston
Karen and family,
Our sincere condolences to you all on your loss of Charles.
Diane Elston
Brian & Lynda Sanders
Our sympathy to the family Such a nice man He sure will be missed