Isobel passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Winston Park (Emma’s Neighbourhood), Kitchener at the age of 97 years. Isobel Tryne Rankel, dearly beloved wife of the late John P. Rankel (2012). Loving mother of Dennis Rankel (Barbara), Wendy DesChamp (Robert), and John Rankel. Cherished grandma to David (Bevin), Stephen (Lindsay), and Brian (Marliya) (late Kavitha 2022) DesChamp, Ceilidh Rankel (Peter) and Shelby Martyn (Kyle). Admired Super Grandma to Avery, Taya, Lochlan, Maeve, Emalena, Mealana, and Lucas. Isobel was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her parents Julian and Josepha Jezioro and siblings. Aunt Isobel/Irene will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, their extended families, and many friends. Isobel (aka Pie Lady) was a prize winning baker who had a stand at the Guelph Farmer’s Market for over 30 years. She had the brightest smile and brought light and love to all who met her. Friends were received at Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00pm. A celebration of Isobel’s life, officiated by Chaplain Kathleen Sorensen, will take place on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 2:00pm. For those who cannot attend, please click the link on the Wall-Custance Website to watch remotely via Zoom. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Reception Centre. A private family burial will take place at New Hope Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements entrusted to Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel (519-822-0051 / www.wallcustance.com). In Isobel’s memory, donations to MS Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund and Wilfred Schlegel Hope Fund would be appreciated by the family. Isobel’s family gratefully appreciates the kindness, compassion and devoted love from her Winston Park family for the past 10 years as well as the Home and Community Care Support Services Palliative Support team for the past 18 months.
“I like to be happy and smile at everyone because I get a smile back.”
A tree will be planted in memory of Isobel T. Rankel in the Wall-Custance Memorial Forest.