Elsie Ball

August 9, 1925 - November 26, 2016

(nee Ibbott) Passed away peacefully on November 26, 2016 at the Erie Shores Hospice at 91 years of age. Beloved wife of Gerald Rupert, and the late Fred Ball (1994). Daughter of the late Leonard and Elizabeth Ibbott. Loving mother of Andrew Ball (Debbie) of Edmonton Alberta, Edward Ball (Patty) of Tecumseh and Catherine Campbell (John) of Essex. Proud Step-mother of Debby Salter (late Roger-2014) and Bob and Gail Rupert. Loving Grandmother of James Ball (Jessica), Laura Mailhot (Kyle), Lisa Ingram (Jake), Aaron Ball (Heather), Katie Holben (Colin), Lisa McDonald (Matt) and Tyler Campbell (Alyssa), Carly Miller (Craig), Andrea Meloche (Craig), and Dawn Rupert (Colin). Great-grandmother of 12 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way. Sister to Leona Vickers (late Paul), Marion Trube (late Alex), late Mildred Doherty, late Doris Andrews, late Eunice Kerr (late Wray), and the late Norman Ball (late Grace). Sister-in-law of the late George Ball (Greta), late Frank Ball (Florence), the late Marion Rawbone (Harry), late Agnes Watson (Jim) all of Hamilton, Ontario. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. Elsie was born, raised and married in Hamilton, Ontario. She moved to Essex with Fred where they opened the first Canadian Tire Store on Talbot Street. Elsie was an avid gardener, great cook and crossword enthusiast. She later met and married Gerald Rupert where she resided at Kingsville Court Retirement Home. Our sincere thanks to Leamington Hospital 2nd Floor Nurses, Dr. Chowdrey and the Nurses and staff at The Hospice of Windsor & Essex County (Erie Shores Campus) for the exceptional care and compassion. She will forever be loved but sadly missed, and will stay in our hearts forever. Elsie is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Wednesday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Jim Hatt officiating. Interment Country Meadows Cemetery, Essex. Donations may be made to the Hospice of Windsor & Essex County (Erie Shores Campus). You may send your condolences online at www.kennedyfh.com “Elsie lived a wonderful life.”