I wish you peace during your difficult time. my mom, (Karen Stanlake) had taken me to visit aunt Mabel and she was a wonderful lady. She told great stories and was very joyful. She will be missed by many.

We will cherish the chats with Aunt Mable. She was so sharp and had the best memory for details! Her knowledge of history as well as current events always amazed us!
Rest in peace…………..your are back with the love of your life now.

Dear Aunt Mabel

My thoughts and prayers go with you! My thoughts and prayers for those left behind… we will all meet again!

Your Niece
Tracey Stanlake

Dear Doug, Eleanor, and Barbara so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Mabel she was one very very special lady and I know that we will all miss her very much.

I remember the wonderful times shared with mom and dad and your mom and dad and the great times at the cottage in Grand Bend.

Our Deepest Sympathies at this very difficult time.

Much Love Linda & Bob
Stanlake

Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Mabel. She was a great lady and made us feel welcome on Thomas Street.

Dear Barby and family: I have never met a kinder, gentler or more nurturing mother than yours. She was so tiny and fragile but her love for her family could not have been stronger. Our thoughts are with you. Karan and Bob

My deepest condolences to the Stanlake family. It was my pleasure to befriend Mrs Stanlake, mother of my dear friend, Barb .
She was such a knowledgeable and kind and considerate woman and a joy to talk to. I will miss her..

I have many happy and fond memories of family christmas’s in Exeter and Aunt Mabel and Uncle Norm’s. I even have some good ones with my Dad there. It was good warm feelings of love and belonging!!!!
That is how I felt in Aunt Mabel’s home!!!
I will miss her smile and her stories the most of all.
My heart is with you with this sad time…..I am so lucky to have been part of her life..her family!!!!!
Love Bobbi J. Dale

Doug, Eleanor and Barbara: Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a special lady and I enjoyed my talks with her at her home and the Villa.
May your memories of Mabel bring you comfort in the future.

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family, Barb. Your Mother was a remarkable person and I know you are all going to miss her very much. Hopefully, you will find comfort in knowing she had a full, rich and rewarding life, being the special woman she was. Again, my deepest sympathy to you all.

Dear Eleanor, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts in prayers.

Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I have known your mother for most of my life. When we were kids, we would go to Mabel’s place 1st on Hallowe’en. She always made gingerbread men and we sure didn’t want to miss out. Mabel and Norm were great neighbours to my grandparents and would always ask me how all the Kirk’s were..
Her booklets on the history of Thomas St. bring back good memories . She will be missed by Thomas St, residents and the Exeter community. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Barb & I would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Stanlake family.Every visit we had with Mabel was very enjoyable.Mable’s kindness and thoughtfulness always made us feel very comfortable.Our prayers are with you. Bob & Barb

Dear Doug and Family

We send our sympathy and condolences. May the wonderful memories you have comfort you. Please know our thoughts are with you.

Barb and Family:
Sorry for your loss. Marilyn and I hope that your path to finding peace is short. We hope that you can rejoice in the many wonderful memories that you and your family share as you celebrate your mother’s life.

All our best … God Bless you and comfort you.

The Guitard-McDonnell Family

Our deepest sympathies in the loss of Mabel, your mother.
We had some great times together at the Thompson reunions. Bert & Audrey Vorstenbosch

Sabrina, memories you have of your grandmother are yours to cherish forever. May they help you during this difficult time of sorrow.

Your coworker Sandy

So sorry to hear of your Aunt’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins

Dear Doug, Pat & Family We extend our sympathy and condolences to you at this time of loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Our deepest sympathies on the passing of your mother, Doug and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your fond memories of a life well lived and well shared.

From the family of Mary Fisher we send or condolence on the passing of Mabel, we are at this time

From the family of Mary Fisher.

We send our condolence on the passing of Mabel, our thougths will be with you.

My thoughts of Mabel go back to when she first came to our Dining for seniors program. First she was a valued member of my Advisory Committee and then became a client. She always was so gentle and gracious. Mabel always brought special treats to the staff in the office here on John Street. She would invite me over to the Villa for lunch and we would remember all the fun we used to have at meetings and dinners. Mabel was a gem to be around. I read her history book and all her stories of her teaching experiences. Mabel also made the best cherry cheesecake and I use her recipe all the time to impress people because I have a lack of cooking skills. Miss you Mabel and I know that you are in a better place where there is no suffering or pain.

Dear Barb and Family
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. It sounds like she had a wonderful, full life. I especially admire women who survived a teaching career! Moms are always missed. Thinking of you.

I am very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing on. I have fond memories of her kindness and caring manner from Sunday School and other church functions. She and your father were special friends to my parents, Barbara and John as well as to many, many people in the community. Best wishes to the whole family.

Dear Eleanor
Thinking of you – deepest sympathies

Doug,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom Doug. Our prayers are with you and your family.

We are so very sorry to hear of Mabel’s passing. She was a gentle,generous and gracious lady. Memories of her will always put a smile on your faces. Our most sincere condolences.

Eleanor..
So sorry to hear of your Moms passing…. but what a flood of memories it brings….all the good times back in the sixties…wish we’d kept in touch….. Kathy

Dear Doug, Pat and family – our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara,Eleanor and families
On behalf of my family and staff, please accept our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Throughout my 21 years in business,your Mom was always a pleasure to serve in our store in Exeter.
God’s Blessing to you and your families.
Tom Hartai
Brigitte’s
Exeter

Dear Eleanor, I am so sorry for your loss. I would like to extend my condolences to you and the rest of the Stanlake family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Judi

Eleanor: I am so very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I know there is nothing I can say to you now that will help to ease your grief. I also know that there will eventually come a time when the laughter outweighs the tears. My thoughts are with you and your family. Love Lil xxoo

Thinking of you at this time. I always enjoyed reading the Times Advocate to your Mom at the Villa.

Eleanor:
I am very sorry to hear that you’ve lost your mom. You and your family have been blessed to have her for 97 years. I know she was very special to you and will miss her terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Love Deb

Barb,
I feel so so sad for you at this time because I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I have read all the messages about your Mom and I have learned through the stories of others what a wonderful person she was. I wasn’t surprised because the stories you told of her shone a light on her so bright and beautiful. My thoughts are with you and I can’t wait to talk to you more about your Mom. I didn’t know she was a teacher, too. I’m sure you have lots more stories to share.
Love to you and your family,
Lynne

Barb and Families

Your Mother was the most amazing woman ever! We were privileged to get to know her thru my Mom, there was knowone more kind to Mom than Mabel, we always appreciated her kindness, Exeter has lost some history, thanks Glenda

Eleanor, my condolences on the passing of your mother. She seems to have been a very busy woman and I’m sure a lot of people will miss her. Take care, Walter.

So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. What a grand age to which to live . . . you will have some wonderful memories on which to look back. My sympathies to you and the Stanlake family – you wll be in our prayers. Gillian

Dear Doug and family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. May your memories of Christmas past help you celebrate your Mother’s life and family.

Doug, Pat and family – we are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Eleanor,

My condolences to you and your family. I will be thinking of you.

Yours, Julia

Eleanor, I am sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Grief will be there with you during this period as you mourn the passing of your mother, however the vivid and wondeful memories of a lifetime will last forever. The treasure of those thoughts will help sustain you during this difficult time.

My condolences to you Eleanor.

Sincerely,

Pat

Doug, sorry for your loss. It is never easy, even when they have a full and fruitful life. I thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Doug, Pat and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time, our deepest sympathy

Our thoughts are with your family at this time.

Whenever Mable and I met for a visit or a meal I always read my latest McLean’s beforehand and listened carefully to the news so I could keep up my half of the conversation. Mable enriched my life, she was an inspiration to me and her kindness and humour were a blessing.
I extend my deepest sympathy to her family. Today I have added her star to our memorial Christmas tree and lit a candle in honour of her. God be with all of you and bless you.

Dear Doug, Pat and Family
Our sincerest condolences from Nancy and myself at this time of loss.
Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time of grief.

Eleanor,

Deepest condolences to you and your family on the recent loss of your mother. Looks like she was a pillar of the community and someone we would all look up to. Take care.

Ian

To Doug and Family
Deepest sympathy
I have fond memories of visits with your Mom and Dad.
Murray/Kathy Manson

I was so sad when I learned that Mabel had passed away. She was my neighbor quite some time ago. She always had a story to tell and enjoyed telling me about the history of our street and how it grew over the years.
My deepest sympathies.

Fondly remembered as a loyal patron of the Exeter Library.

I was so very fortunate to get to know Mabel through working at the Villa. She was such a inspirational person. She never complained but instead enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know them. She was a sweet lady with always a wonderful story or few to share. Sorry for your loss.