With love and reverence, we share with you Kay’s peaceful passing on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Jessica’s House, Exeter, ON. Born on October 29, 1924 in Owen Sound, ON, Kay was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lillian Waines. She is predeceased by her much-loved husband Ronald Ira Mock, her sister Margaret Seabrook, and brother Kenneth Waines. Kay will be greatly missed as the matriarch of the family by her loving children Dennis and the late Peg of Toronto; Ted and Vicki Mock of Brighton; Linda McCall of Exeter; Mary and Gary Berscht of Heidelberg; Doug and Cathy Mock of Regina, SK; Tim and Laurice Mock of Duncan, BC; and Julie and John Byrne of London. She will be forever in the hearts of grandchildren the late Jeff, Steven, Jacob, Andrew, Chris, Michael, and Cameron as well as six great-grandchildren.
Kay was a blessing to her family, and her commitment to being a mother and a loving partner was legendary. She was an exemplary role model to everyone she encountered, especially her family, and lived life with openness, sensitivity, love, and patience. Kay was an active member of Hensall United Church and in the Hensall community. At age 90, she was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Exeter Times-Advance for her volunteer work on church committees and at Queensway Nursing Home. After her family was grown, Kay took great joy travelling, first with Dad, and then with her daughters and her friend Helen McLean. She loved dining out with her Hensall “ladies.” In her later years, she enjoyed the view from her windows where she could watch the birds and the comings and goings at Metzgers. Kay lived independently in Hensall until age 95. We offer a warm thank you to her caregiver Cindy O’Keefe who provided the care so that mom could remain in her home. In 2020, Kay moved to the retirement home at Exeter Villa. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for the staff of Exeter Villas, South Huron Hospital, and Jessica’s House for the care and compassion shown to mom during her final weeks and days.To know Kay was to love her and to know her love and unconditional acceptance. Her inner strength and will to live life to the fullest remained with her throughout her almost 98 years. She will be missed but never forgotten.
Kay’s funeral service will be held at Hensall Community Christian Church (formerly Hensall United Church), 76 King Street, Hensall on Saturday, May 7th at 2:30 PM. Interment Hensall Union Cemetery. Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER entrusted with arrangements.
If you choose to do so, donations in Kay’s memory can be made to South Huron Hospital, Jessica’s House, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Doug & Bev Baechler
Dear Mary & Gary and Andrew; We are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I remember when she came to our church with you her beautiful singing voice, and what a lady she was. Memories you shared with her will bring you smiles and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Doug & Bev and James
Bud and Ann Collins
Linda, Dennis, Ted, Mary, Doug, Tim and Julie.
Our deepest sympathy to all. Kay will be sadly missed by your family, friends and her community. I remember many wonderful times with the Mock family at your family house and dairy in Hensall. Always lots of fun and laughter. She was a beautiful person, so kind and loving. Cherish all those warm memories.
Bud and Ann Collins(Mickle)
Janet Kinsman-Bilcke
Kay had a smile no one cld ever forget. I had the privilege of caring for her before she went to the Villa. Always had a good word for everyone & stood strongly behind her community. Treasure your memories she made with you over the yrs & may it help you all thru this difficult time
Linda (Reid) Charrette
So very sorry to hear about Kay…a gentle and kind soul….deepest sympathy to all the family…Linda and Tony
Janet Kim
Dear Mary & Gary,
Mary, we are so saddened to hear of the loss fo your dear mother. We hope that the wonderful memories you have of the exemplary life she lived, will sustain you in the days ahead.
Our deepest condolences,
The Hall family
Mary Lou Seabrook
To the Mock family
I have so many treasured memories of my Aunt Kay… she was my connection to my own mother , her sister, how passed away 35 years ago , too early.. I loved as a child, Aunt Kay would come and visit she’d bring egg nog for Kathy an chocolate milk for me… as I grew up and had a child of my own…she had ice cream for him …over the years we talked an visited .. she was a truly wonderful woman and Aunt
Mary Lou Seabrook … I will miss our talks
Lois and George Godbolt
Dennis, Ted, Linda, Doug, Tim and Julie and families
Sincere condolences to you all as you face the loss of Kay and celebrate her life.
It would be very hard indeed to live up to the wonderful role model that Kay has lived her life by!
Her determination to be independent, her unconditional love and caring and that wonderful smile will be long remembered.
Lois and George
Jean Crerar
To Kay’s Family
What a wonderful mother you had! I did your Mother’s hair for years, and enjoyed when she came to the shop. Always so pleasant, and that beautiful smile! She was one of the best.
Karmen Pellitteri
My sincere condolences to the Mock family.
I will always remember Kay’s giggles when she would watch something funny or her singing along and old musical on tv. It was priceless.
May she rest in peace.
Gordon F. Curl
We, the Curl family, are so sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. We go back a long way, and many of you may not remember our family. My mother was Kay’s aunt Lily. Lily Waines married a farmer from Zephyr, Ont. in March 1920. I remember as a kid, the Waines family coming to the farm on a Sunday , even during the war years. It was always a great day. That was when Uncle Ernie, Auntie Lil, Kay, Margaret and Ken all came and we had a great visit. Aunt Lil always brought us kids a bag of licorice allsorts. I really remember that. Later on I got to visit Kay and Ron in Stayner, and several years later in Exeter and Hensall. My last contact with Kay was a year and a half ago when my dear wife, Mary Carolyne passed away. She was so gracious. I hope that some of you may remember our family, I sure remember the Mocks.
Pat Robinson
Condolences and love to you all, I will miss her Christmas card .
Love Pat Robinson
Phil and Beth Nelson
Our condolences to the family and relatives of this great lady. As a student going to high school with Doug and Tim I can recall being at her house on a number of occasions . You were always welcomed at the house and Mrs Mock always had an interest in how you were and your family.
Bryan Beer
Dear Mock Family,
Sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. Such a kind and caring woman and a great neighbour. What a blessing for her to be able to stay in her house and be so active for so long.
Buck & Karen Beer
Greg & Brenda Dayman
To All of Kay’s Family
Sending our Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of your Mom & Grandma! What a Beautiful Kind woman, always a Smile on her face. We had the pleasure of living by her & Ron for many years. Treasure your memories of a Remarkable Woman
Anne Tasker
To Kay’s family,
we wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy with the loss of your mother and grandmother.
I (Anne) have many warm memories of time I spent with her when I lived in Hensall. She was a very special lady. May the Lord be you comfort and strength now and in the days ahead.
John & Anne (Annen) Tasker & Michael Annen
Bev Branderhorst
So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She truly was a beautiful woman and will be missed
Chuck and Judy Mallette
To Kay’s family, we offer our sincere condolences as you mourn the passing of the family matriarch. We held Kay in great esteem and admiration and saw her a remarkable woman. She will be missed by all.
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Dear Mock family,
Thinking of all of you & remembering a fine woman.
With caring thoughts,
Jill (Drysdale) & Ralph Geiger
Carol Gascho
My sympathy to Kay’s family in this most profound loss. I was fortunate to know Kay for many years and benefited from her kind and caring ways as she served as a volunteer at Queensway until into her 90’s. She was a wonderful woman and well loved.
Carol Gascho
Ash Patel
Ted, my deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family. What a legacy your mother has left. Cherish the memories.
Dave & Sue Page
Sincere condolences on the passing of Kay. She was one of the most kind hearted people that I had the pleasure to know. Rest In Peace sweet lady
Pat and Heather Joynt
To the Mock Family:
So sorry to read of your mother’s passing. She always had a good word and a smile! Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Pat and Heather
Debbie Anderson
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Kay. As a little girl, I remember those times at the busy Mock household with my friend Mary. Kay always had a smile on her face….most notably her eyes shone with compassion whenever she spoke to you. She showed that compassion when she was volunteering at Queensway and my Mom looked forward to seeing her there. My thoughts are with the Mock Clan. A life well lived.
Melonie Miller
To Kay’s family…
Our thoughts & condolences are with all of you. Beautiful Kay with the sparkly eyes and warm smile. She always made people feel good and that she was happy to see you.
A special mom for certain
Barry & Melonie Miller
sylvia packham and Richard Packham
Very sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She was always a special part of Hensall life and a friend to everyone.
Raye and Jean Jacobe
To Kay’s family
Sincere sympathy. Someone as special as Kay is never gone. May you always see her smile in your mirror and hear her voice singing in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are will you at this time.
Raye & Jean
Charlene and Lionel Eberts
We send our condolences and love to
the Mock family.
Kay was so gracious and welcoming when
we visited her with Cathy and Doug a few years back.
She was a wonderful lady and her family will miss her greatly.
Jim and Mary Lou Hyde
Kay’s family, your memories will be held near and dear and will help each of you through the next few days. Knowing what great memories the community have of Kay speak to her generous and ever present smiling, happy face, and hopefully these help too. We cannot think of anyone from Hensall in the last 70 years that will not miss her. May she Rest In Peace back with Ron.
Julie Clarke
Kay was a fabulous neighbor for many years putting up with a lot of shenanigans on our ” quiet” street with a smile on her face.
Sincere condolences to your entire family
Jason, Julie Clarke and family
William Gibson
Les and I are truly sorry to hear the death of Kay. She was such a beautiful lady and will be missed very much . She truly loved every one and could always find a kind word for any one.
Bill Gibson & Rev. Les Hills
Linda (Reid) Fahner
So sorry to hear of Kay’s passing. She truly was a beautiful soul. Always smiling with a kind word to say whenever I saw her(which usually was at the restaurant). Sending sincere condolences to her entire family.
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Deepest sympathy to all Kay’s family & friends in your loss of such a gracious & kind lady. Always with that smile!
Kendra Craig
I had the privilege of getting to know Kay during her stay at the Villa. She was such a kind and wonderful lady. She will be missed. Sympathies to her entire family at this time of loss.
Kate Monk
To Kay’s family: My condolences to you at this sad time. I got to know Kay in the 1980s when I lived in Hensall and the mail for Kate Monk and Kay Mock got mixed up. We reconnected at Hensall United Church when I did supply preaching. Kay always had a smile and a friendly greeting. She will be missed.
Arlene Styles
To Kay’s family…..Kay was one of the nicest person I knew. May the multitude of memories you have carry you thru these difficult times. Always remembered…always loved.
Arlene [Chipchase] Styles
Jerry &Linda Traquair
Sending our most sincere condolences on the passing of your dear Mom and Grandma. She was a gem.
Clark and Mary Forrest
Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of the Mock family. She was a wonderful friend and will be dearly missed.
Karen Dick8ns
My deepest condolences to Kay’s family, what a beautiful lady she was. 45 years ago she and Ron were one of the first people to welcome us to Hensall, invited us to join their curling team, and made us feel so welcome, over the years since then I have had the pleasure to volunteer with Kay, she was a remarkable person, always had a smile on her face. Cherish you memories….RIP Kay
Doug Jamieson
This wonderful tribute by Kay’s family says it all. What a great role model she was to all who knew her. My condolences to the whole Mock family.
Inge Mowat
A beautiful tribute for a truly beautiful lady and to a life well lived. May she rest in peace.
My sincere condolences…
Inge Mowat
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Kay’s Family,
We extend to you our deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Kay was a lovely lady. Doug’s mom (Ollie Kyle) always spoke highly of Kay.
We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely, Doug and Sharon Kyle
Byron and Pam Woeller
Words cannot express the love I have for Kay and all the family. I have been a small part of the family for 66 years, since Mary and I became best friends. Even with 7 children of her own, she always had love to share and always made me feel so accepted and welcome.
Kay you are forever in my heart!
Love Pam
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your mother and grandmother! She was a wonderful lady! Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead!
DonnaO'Brien
Kay was indeed a dear lady and I know she has left her treasured family many happy memories! Sincerely,Donna
Jim and Linda Ferguson
It was a privilege to have known Kay.
Our sincere condolences.
Alma & Tony Dayman
To Kay’s family
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Such a lovely lady we were blessed to have known.
Pete and Deb Timmermans
Sincere condolences to the entire family…….Pete and Deb Timmermans
al coleman
To Doug & Cathy , sorry for the lost of your Mother Doug , my condolence , Al Coleman
Theresa Finkbeiner
To Kay’s Family
We have only recently met Kay from our visits to the hospital to visit our Mom and in this short time we truly believe that anyone who knew Kay, loved her. Our Mom is going to miss this Lady who She shared a special bond with these past few weeks. Kay also holds a special memory forever in our hearts ❤️
Doreen Dietrich’s Daughters;
Lorraine and Theresa
Sue Riley, President
On behalf of the Hensall Legion Branch 468, I extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of such a wonderful person!
Mary & John Elder
To all of Kay’s family; So very sorry for your loss. Growing up with Ted & his siblings, I was always made so welcome by your Mom & Dad. Cherish all those great memories. Mary & John
Evelyn Vincent
To Kay’s family
Sincere sympathy. Kay was such a lovely lady. Praying the good memories help bring comfort