May 16th, 1940 - February 18th, 2022

On Friday, February 18, 2022, Carol Florence (Bell) Van Kessel passed away in her 82nd year, after a courageous battle with IPF.

Predeceased by her husband of nearly 50 years, Martin, in 2012.

Loving mother of Melissa Poremba (Richard d. 2012), Martin Jr. (Suzette), and Gordon (Helen).

Proud and devoted grandmother of Alyna (Dayle Kulakiewicz), Nancy, and Joseph Poremba (Paige Zimmel); Katrina and Laryssa Van Kessel (Nathan Dampier and son Trey); Sarah (Daniel Heatherington), Taylor, Rachel, and Amelia Van Kessel.

Dear sister of Shirley Ewing; sister-in-law of Judy Bell, Marlene Bell, Toni and John Byvelds, Theresa Van Kessel, Anton Van Kessel, Pauline Van Kessel, Pieta Prokott, and Corrie McRae.

Predeceased by brothers Ivan Bell and Harold Bell; sisters-in-law Dorothy Bell, Grace Centen, Anna Jacobs, and Cisca Van Kessel; brothers-in-law Norm Ewing, Arnold Centen, Harry Jacobs, Bert Van Kessel, Peter Van Kessel, Michael Prokott, and Dewey McRae.

Carol was an expert knitter, quilter, and gardener who generously shared her skills with family, friends, and strangers alike.

Many are fortunate to have the forever gift of one of her gorgeous creations.

She was also known for her compassion, powerful hugs, beautiful penmanship, lovely singing voice, and the fact that she was not ticklish at all, ever!

Instead of gifting flowers, the family requests that those who wish to honour her memory make a memorial donation in her name to Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre in Cobourg, Ontario, so that others may experience the exemplary end-of-life care offered to Carol in her final days.

Additional thanks to PSW, Phyllis, and nurse, Corrine, who helped to ensure Carol’s comfort at home as long as possible.

Visitation will take place at W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL , 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby, on Friday, February 25, 2022 from 3 - 7pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 903 Giffard Street, Whitby, on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:30am. Interment at Uxbridge Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed online at wctownfuneralchapel.com .