Unexpectedly on the farm, his pride and joy, on Thursday November 11, 2021 of Elimville, at the age of 73. Beloved husband of the late Joy Ellen (Seldon) Kerslake (2019). Cherished father of Sarah and Jamie Tomlinson, and the late Natalie Webster (2016). Proud grandfather of Darian Tomlinson, Isabelle Willert, Aubrey, and Amelia Webster. Fondly remembered by his four legged companion Rosie. Ed will be missed by his sisters, Joyce Fulton and Larry, Joan Skinner and Dale, Donna Tinney and Dwayne, Lori Kerslake and Bill, and sister-in-law Shirley Kerslake. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Shirley (Coultis) Kerslake, and his brother Don Kerslake.
A celebration of Ed’s life will be held at the South Huron Rec Centre, 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter on Saturday, November 20th at 3 PM. Due to Provincial COVID-19 restrictions, each person must RSVP for the celebration, please visit www.haskettfh.com/register, to register. It is also asked that due to Provincial COVID-19 proof of vaccination restrictions, each person must show proof that they are fully vaccinated to attend the recreation centre. Proof of vaccination can be attained by visiting covid19.ontariohealth.ca.
If you are unable to attend the service in person the family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or South Huron Hospital Foundation 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).
Sandra Newton
Dear Sarah, and Jamie and other family members,
How sad I was to hear of Ed’s passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you at this painful time. I pray that your treasured memories of Ed will keep you strong.
Joanne Baumann (Kerslake)
Sarah and Jamie, so sad to hear of Ed’s sudden passing. May he rest now and be embraced by those who have went before him. Hugs to you and all of his extended family.
Paula Sereda
To all the Kerslake Family,
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved family member Ed. We think of him as having been an amazing Father,
Family relative, Friend and Farmer. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete and Paula Sereda
Brenda Hern
To Sarah, Jamie and The Kerslake family – we offer our condolences to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
– Ivan and Brenda Hern
Bob and Helen Coates
Sarah, Jamie and Darian and all of the sisters and their families We extend our sympathy on the loss of a dear father. grand father and brother. Ed will be remembered for his friendliness and the excellent care he took of his property. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Scot Morgan and Judy Parsons
To the Kerslake Family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Ed. Thinking of all of you at this sad time.
Bob Heywood
Sarah and Jamie and the entire Kerslake Family.
Please accept our condolences on the sudden loss of Ed.
He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Bob and Marth Heywood
John and Linda Wuerth
To the Kerslake Family
Sending our Deepest Condolences to Sarah and family. Your dad will be deeply missed
Mary Ellen FINLAYSON
To the Entire Family,
Thinking of you all….
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and
Sam
Janice Davey
My sincere condolences to all the Kerslake family.
Rene
Wishing you all peace and strength during this sad, sad time.
XO Rene & Harlen Tinney
Beth Lovell
My deepest sympathy to the Kerslake family. So sorry for your loss.
Diane Stephen
To the Kerslake and extended families,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time.
May you cherish all of your memories and hold them close.
Dave and Diane (McCarter) Stephen
Colleen & Paul
Our condolences and thoughts are with the Kerslake families at this sad time.
Colleen Kerslake & Paul Pavkeje
Richard Bradford
Sorry to hear of Ed passing my condolences
Remembering many good times with Ed playing slow pitch
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss…thinking of all of you..John & Arlene
Shannon & Janet Snow
To Sarah, Joyce, Joan, Donna, Lori, Shirley and families
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Ed. He was a kind, quiet man and will be missed. We are thinking of you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Shannon & Janet
Amy Penninga
To Sarah (and Family),
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our hearts and sympathies are with you.
Amy & Don Penninga
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Dearest: Sarah, Jamie, Darian & All the Kerslake Families . . .
We are sending our heartfelt sympathies to you at this difficult time as you mourn the loss of an especially important man in your lives. Treasure the wonderful memories and happy moments Ed has blessed each of you with, as these moments will bring a warm smile to your heart. You have so many wonderful family, friends, neighbours & community grieving along side you also – please find strength by leaning on them for faith, courage, comfort, and support. May you cherish the happy memories and hold them close in the days to come.
“Grief never ends …. But it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith …. It is the price of love.”
Sending lots of LOVE & HUGS to all 💞🙏💞
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene & Family
Karen Dickins
Deepest condolences.
Helen and Jim Weston
Sarah, Jamie and Darian and the Kerslake family – Our sincere sympathy to all of you in the loss of Edwin.
Paul & Colleen
Our sympathy is extended to the Kerslake family. Our thoughts are with all of you .
Colleen Kerslake and Paul Pavkeje
Ron and Karen Simpson
We were very sorry to hear of Eds passing , sending our sympathy and condolences to the Family , Sarah will be thinking of you at this sad time , your Dad was a lovely man and well liked , he will be missed
Jim and Marilyn Skinner
To all Tomlinson and Kerslake families
So sorry to hear of Edwin’s passing, thoughts and prayers are with you
Doug and Patty Webber
To Sarah, Joyce, Joan, Donna, Lori and families.
We are both shocked and saddened to hear of Ed’s passing.
Ed was a good guy and he will be missed by many.
Doug and Patty Webber
Jim & Leigh-Anne Fevery
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Knew him as a proud father and farmer. We had lots of fun memories at curling events. May fond memories get you through this difficult time.
Mark Heimrich
Sarah & Jamie & all Ed’s family & friends;
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Ed. He was certainly a good guy all around. Thinking of you all.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Bernice Boogemans
Our sincere sympathy to all the Kerslake family. Thinking of you all at this sad time, especially Donna and Lori.
R.I.P. Ed.
Bernice and Bob Boogemans
Patty Masnica
My deepest sympathies to the whole Kerslake family ❤️
Oral and Laurie Knox
Sarah, Jamie and Darien. So very sad to hear of your Dad’s/Grandfather’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Oral and Laurie
Steve Johns
Condolences to the Kerslake families at this sad time with Ed’s passing.
Doug Coward
My deepest condolences to the Kerslake Family. Thinking of you. Fondly remembering the good old days.
Cowboy
Craig
To all the Kerslake Family,
we are thinking of all of you, our most sincere sympathy.
Edwin will be missed by so many. Sincerely Janice and Craig
Carolyn Gower
Sarah,Jamie,Darian & All the Kerslake family.
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Dad, Grandfather & Brother .
Hold your many memories close to you at this difficult time.
Sincerely
Dan ,Carolyn Gower & Family
Beth Cooper
To the Kerslake Families
My sincere sympathy to all of Ed’s family.
My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Beth Cooper
Jeff Borland
To Edwin’s family.
Please accept my condolence in the loss of Edwin.
We had many great snowmobile and farm trips together.
He was a true friend.
Jeff Borland
Mark Cronyn
To the Kerslake Families.
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Cherish all your wonderful memories.
Sincerely
Mark & Judy
Murray Hunking
To The Kerslake Family, i;m so sorry for Your loss . You are in My Thoughts and Prayers .
Wilma and Derrick Misner
Deepest condolences to the Kerslake family.
Jennifer Skonieczny
Sending my sympathies to you all in the sudden loss of Ed. It is so very hard to say goodbye to those we love so dearly.
Jennifer, Dean and Jared
Dan & Pam Shapton and family
Our sincere condolences to Sarah, Jamie and Darian and the entire Kerslake family. He was a such a kind and caring man who loved the land and his family. Ed and Joy brought so much light to this world. Please know we are thinking of you all and holding you in our prayers.
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
To all of the family: our sympathy to you all on Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Earl and Marilyn Miller
To the Kerslake family,
We are saddened to learn of Ed’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to all.
Doug and Judy Rohde
So sorry for your loss Sara and the Kerslake family
Susan and Harry Jaques
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
sylvester and Geraldine Grimminck
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Edwin. Sympathy to all the Kerslake families.
Sherrie Broderick/Larry Ballantyne
Sending heartfelt condolences to Ed’s Family. So much sorrow….
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
To Sarah— I’m so sorry to hear your Dad has passed away, so, to you and all Ed’s family, we send our sincere sympathy.
John & Kelly Rooney
Sending thoughts of sympathy and support to Sarah, Jamie and Darian. You are very much in our thoughts in the difficult days ahead.
Marg Prout
To all the Kerslake family, my sincere condolences.
May the memories you cherish in your heart give you peace and comfort now and in the coming days.
Ed will certainly be missed in our community.
Yvonne Elliott
To all the Kerslake family
We offer our condolences at the loss of Ed.
Sincerely, Yvonne (Jaques) & John Elliott
Dianne Skinner
To Sarah & jamie and the Kerslake families:
So sorry for the loss of Dad and brother . hang on to the memories
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
We are so sorry to hear Ed has passed.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cy & Eleanor
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to all. Treasure the memories of good times together always.
Harold and Ann Switzer
Heartfelt condolences to all of the Kerslake Family. I have fond memories of paying ball in Kirkton with Ed, and all the fun times we had as a team. RIP Ed.
Sylvia Mittelholtz
My sincere condolences to all of Ed’s family.
Ken and Sylvia Mittelholtz
Linda Traquair
Condolences to all.
Sincerely.
Jerry & Linda Traquair
Paul & Carol Long
Sincere sympathy to the entire Kerslake family on the sudden passing of Ed. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Sandra and Larry Hern
Dear Kerslake Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Edwin. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To the Kerslake family
Sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. Our condolences.
George and Sue Wilson
Sarah, Jamie and the 4 grandchildren, Kerslake families,sincere condolences on your loss of Ed. He was a nice man. Cherish your precious memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Brenda and Dave Palsa
Lori and family our condolences on the loss of Ed- cherish the many memories ❤️
Barb Fleet
Sarah and family So sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to the Kerslake families. Cherish your memories to help you through!
Sincerely Wayne and Elaine Corbett
Marjie & Tom Westerveld
Sarah,Jamie,Darian, ,,sorry yo hear of Ed s passing,,you are in our thoughts and prayers,,
Fred & Sharon Mardlin
Joyce – Sorry to hear if the passing of your brother. We send our sympathy to you at this sad time. Cherish your memories.
Anne Gallant
My deepest condolences to Ed’s family. My thoughts are with you all.
Anne Gallant (nee Delbridge)
Don and Edith Lewis
To the Kerslake families,
So sorry to see that you have lost another family member.
Cherish his memories and he will not be forgotten.
Our condolence to you All,
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Kerslake Family so sorry for your loss
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Irene Tomlinson
Sarah , Jamie, Darian words cannot express how sorry Iam for the loss of a father and grandfather .Cherish the memories and years you had together . Irene
Larry and Sharon Lynn
To all of Ed’s family:
We extend our sincere sympathy to each of you at this sad time. Larry will certainly miss his long chats with Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Carol Arthur
Our thoughts and sympathy go out to all the Kerslake family.
Melonie Miller
Sarah, Jaimie & Darian, and to the Kerslake families
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you in the loss of a dad, grandpa, brother and uncle …
Barry & Melonie
MaryJane Taylor
My Sincere Sympathy to all the Kerslake Families
Ed will be missed by you all, may God give you comfort
in the days ahead. He is reunited with his loved ones….
Frank and Dianne Dietrich
To the families of Ed Kerslake, we offer our sincere condolences, he was a man that took great pride in his family, his farm and every task that he did. He will be truly be missed this snowmobile season. Frank and Dianne Dietrich, Scott and Jenny Dietrich, Paul and Jocelyn Dietrich
Aldeen Skinner
My sincere sympathy to all of the Kerslake Family.
Terry and Colleen
Sarah and Ed’s Whole Family;
Sorry to hear of this! He was one of the best! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Terry and Colleen Lang
Bob & Sharon Pavkeje and family
We are so sorry to read of Ed’s passing. Sending our condolences to your family.
Glen Lamport
Sympathies to the Kerslake family. I have many fond memories of time spent fishing with Ed at the French River and Doe Lake. He will be missed.
Glen Lamport
Sue Riley
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kerslake Families on the passing of Ed.
George and Elaine Keller
Our sincere sympathy to the Kerslake families.
Lindsay Easton
Ed will always be remembered for his smile and kindness. I enjoyed many memories at the farm with Natalie, Joy and family during our high school years! Thinking of you all during this difficult time! Many hugs Sara and family!
Jim &Teri Fletcher
We are sad to hear of Ed passing on, we extend out deepest condolences to all of the Kerslake family.
Ed will be missed .
John Elder
To all of Ed’s family, So sorry for your loss. Had a lot of great times with Ed & Joy back before life got in the way. John
jack triebner
TO THE KERSLAKE FAMILIES FOR THE LOSS OF ED ,
WE WILL MISS HIM ALSO .
JACK TRIEBNER AND BETTY BLUE .
Carolyn and Gerald Johns
We are thinking of all the Kerslake families,
Such a shock. Cherrish the many happy memories you have had together.
Evelyn Vincent
To Ed’s family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Praying you experience God’s peace and comfort.
Larry Taylor
May you all find solace in the cherished memories of Ed. Sad to hear of Ed’s passing.
Cheryl
Sarah, Jamie and Darian
So sorry of the loss of your Dad and grandpa. Ernie will surely miss their talks at the shack throughout the winter. He was such a kind hearted man he will be dearly missed. Thinking of you all.
Ernie and Cheryl (McCarter) Warden
Grant Thomson
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Cheryl Tong
So very sorry for your loss Sarah and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Bill and Cheryl
Laura Hardeman Good
I’m so sorry Sarah and Jamie, he was a wonderful man.
Shaun and Michelle Simpson
Such sad news. Ed was a fantastic man. Sorry for your loss.
Becky
To all who loved Ed,
My deepest condolences to all. I am lucky to-have so many memories to hold onto of both my dear uncle Ed and Aunt Joy.
I will forever miss you Uncle Ed and I hope they have good lasagna in heaven and that Aunt joy can go back to making you bacon and eggs every morning.
Give Joy a hug for me and I am so happy to know you have been reunited with your love and daughter.
Love always
Becky’ Max ,Kennedy and Carson xo