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KERSLAKE: M. Isabel (Drake) of RR 2 Staffa

December 2, 2014 By Haskett Funeral Homes 20 Condolences

KERSLAKE: M. Isabel (Drake) of RR 2 Staffa

At Queensway Nursing Home, Hensall, on Tuesday, December 2, 2014, of RR 2 Staffa, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late J. Everard Kerslake (1984).  Dear mother of Bonnie Switzer (Alan) of Peachland BC, Denise Lizon (Siegfried) of Milton, and Barbara Froats (Wayne) of London. Dear grandmother of James (Elle), Craig (Ashley); Erick, Monique, Karl; Neil (Jessica), Leah (Trevor), Cameron; Nicholas (Diane), David (Emily); and great-grandmother of Liam.  Predeceased by her sisters Muriel Miller, Marian McCaughey, brother Harry Drake, and her parents Janet (McKellar) and Kenneth Drake.  Isabel was the last grandchild of Hibbert Pioneers: Janet (Park) and Duncan McKellar, and grandchild of Minnie (Annis) and Harry Drake.

A private funeral service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter with Rev. Rob Congram officiating.  Spring interment Staffa Cemetery.

Donations to the Huron SPCA would be appreciated by the family.

KERSLAKE: M. Isabel (Drake) of RR 2 Staffa

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  1. Susan Riley

    December 5, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    My thoughts are with the Kerslake families at this difficult time..

  2. Roy & Shirley Russell

    December 4, 2014 at 8:40 PM

    To the Kerslake Girls and Families
    Sorry to hear of Isabelle’s passing. Our sincere condolences to all of you.

  3. Bob Parsons and family

    December 4, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Thinking of the Kerslake Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was a great lady and will be dearly missed.

  4. Mary Anne McCallum

    December 4, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    To Barb, Wayne, and family–I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Tom Cummings

    December 4, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    To Barb, Wayne and family: Really sorry to hear about your mother Barb. Our most sincere condolences. Take care of yourselves, be happy and live long.
    Tom and Suzanne

  6. Ruth Templeman

    December 4, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    So sorry to hear about your mom.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  7. Wayne & Melita Cronin

    December 4, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Our sympathy to the Kerslake family on the loss of your mother and grand mothers. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  8. ruth coleman

    December 4, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    To all the Kerslake girls and families, sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of being at your house when we where all much younger.

  9. Pat & Laverne Wallace

    December 3, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    The Kerslake Family,we were so sorry to hear about Isabel,We extend to you our deepest sympathy,our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.Take care, Pat & Pork

  10. Larissa Bartlett

    December 3, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    Dear Barb and family,
    My sincere condolences on your loss. I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you comfort at this time.

  11. John and JoAnne Wiles

    December 3, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss.

  12. Joanne (Templeman) Donovan

    December 3, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    To the Kerslake “Girls” – Thinking of you all at this difficult time – my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bonnie – I would love to see you if you are around here for a bit – send me an email! Cherish all the wonderful memories you have of your mother!

  13. Geraldine Templeman Neilson

    December 3, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Our deepest sympathy to the Kerslake family for the loss of your Mother Isabel. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
    Jim and Geraldine Neilson

  14. Marg Miller

    December 3, 2014 at 3:47 PM

    To The Kerslake Family

    Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing,cherish the memories.
    You will be in my thoughts and prayer.

    Marg

  15. Mary MacGregor

    December 3, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    To Barb, Wayne and family – so sorry to hear the news of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care.

  16. Marilyn and Gerry Casaubon

    December 3, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    To all the Kerslake Families and to Barbara ,Wayne, Neil Leah and Cameron we extend our condolences for the loss of your mother and grandmother . She loved her family and shared many special
    celebrations throughout her years . She will be sadly missed .
    Our thoughts and prayers with you at this difficult time .
    Love
    Marilyn and Gerry
    and The Casaubon Family

  17. Hugh & Jan Scott

    December 3, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    Thinking of you at this time.

  18. Kathy & Ron Ward

    December 3, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    All Kerslake Families,
    Sorry to hear about the passing of Isabel. Thinking of you all during this sad and difficult time. Hold on to all the good memories.
    Neighbor Kathy & Ron Ward

  19. Alec and Valeri Scott

    December 3, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Please accept our condolences for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

  20. Susan Harburn Pushelberg

    December 2, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    To the Kerslake family, my deepest and sincere condolences to you all. So sorry for your loss.

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