Carl Battersby

June 30, 1927 - June 19, 2020

Entered peacefully into eternal rest on June 19, 2020 at the Village at St. Clair at 92 years of age. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Eede) with whom he celebrated 67 years of marriage. Son of the late Gordon and Margaret Battersby. Son-in-law of the late George and Daisy Eede. Dear father of Rodney (Diane), Cindy Phillips (Brad), Carl Jr. (Ruth) and Wendy Walton (John). Treasured grandpa of Shawn (Brittainy), Lyndsay (Adam), Meagan, Amber, Cory (Laurie), Kyle, Paige (Jerrid), Sarah, Robert (Jocelyn), Jeff (Christina), Jake (Hannah) and Seth. Great grandpa of Finley, Emilia, Adriana, Brander, Kade, Oaklee, Dean, Harper, Katelyn, Luke, Evelyn and Hudson. Brother of Evelyn (late Wilfred); the late Emerson (Linda), the late Gordon Battersby Jr. (Shirley) and the late Jeanine (Sonny). Brother-in-law of Barbara Pearson (Richard). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Carl was born on the homestead in Maidstone and lived his early years on the farm. In his retirement he was able to spend many years on his land doing what he loved. Carl was employed in the financial sector for many years at various companies and retired from the Windsor Family Credit Union in 1992. Special thanks to the staff at the Village of St. Clair – Amherstburg Neighbourhood and recently Harrow for the love and care provided to our beloved Carl. We know how much you loved him. Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank. Arrangements entrusted to the Kennedy Funeral Home Limited (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex. You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com Essex Food Bank Box 3 Essex, Ontario N8M 2Y1