Obituary of Jennie Irene Drake

Peacefully at the PEI Atlantic Baptist Home, on Thursday, September 10, 2020, the death occurred of Jennie Irene Drake (Barwise), formerly of Waterside, age 100 years. Loving mother of Donald, Janeth Crosby (Brian), Marion Drake-Arbing (Steve) and Margaret Butcher (Mark). Mother-in-law of Wanita Drake. Cherished grandmother of Trent, Ralph (Bettina), Jennifer (Matt), Jason, Veronica (Don), Joshua and Charlotte. Great-grandmother of Isabelle, Danielle, Ella, Owen, Sam, Olivia, Nathan and Darien. Jennie will be missed by her siblings Betty Matheson, Bob Barwise, Donnie Barwise (Betty) and Thelma Duncan. Sister-in-law of Carolyn Barwise. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband Finlay Drake, her sister Helen Thompson (Fred), brothers David Barwise, Peter (infancy), sister-in-law Janet Barwise and brothers-in-law Alex Matheson and Joe Duncan. Resting at Hillsboro Funeral Home, Stratford. Due to current restrictions a private family funeral service will be held. Interment will take place at St. Andrew’s United Church Cemetery, Vernon Bridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s United Church, Vernon Bridge or the Canadian Cancer Society - PEI.