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Carrie Kerbrat Obituary
St. Clair - Carrie Anne (Shine) Kerbrat, 37, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, passed away on September 28, 2020 following a very short but valiant battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Carrie grew up in St. Clair, Michigan, where she attended St. Mary's Catholic School. She graduated from St. Clair High School, where she was a stand-out athlete on both the basketball court and on the softball field. Her prowess on the softball field earned her a scholarship to play at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, where she was a Bulldog.
Upon graduation from college, Carrie returned to St. Clair and began working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For the past 13 years, she worked at Community Enterprises of St. Clair County, where she currently served as the Associate Director. She was respected and admired by her colleagues, and she loved the individuals she served.
On July 18, 2009, Carrie married the great love of her life, a friend from high school, Kevin Kerbrat. Together, they built a rich life and a happy family that included the other loves-of-her-life: Macey Brynn and Brady Peyton.
In addition to them, Carrie is survived by her parents, Patty and Tim Shine of St. Clair; brother TJ (Becky) Shine of Estero, Florida; brother Scott (Heather) Shine of Fort Gratiot; and sister Tricia (Aaron) Pileggi of Georgia. She was a very special aunt to Elyse, Colton, Duke, Zane, Oliver, Orion, Kate and Sarah.
She is also survived by her mother-in-law Linda Kerbrat of St. Clair; her brother-in-law Travis (Jennifer) Kerbrat of Novi; and brother-in-law Phil Kerbrat of East China.
Other survivors include many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Friday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will take place at Young Colonial Chapel, Thursday October, 1st, 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. prior to the mass on Friday. Memorials are suggested to be made to Kevin Kerbrat for Macey and Brady's education fund. To leave a message of comfort visit www.youngcolonial.com
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Trish Spencer
October 6, 2020
In memory of a wonderful person. I was blessed to know Carrie. She was an amazing advocate for those she served.
Cyndy Maurer&Family
October 2, 2020
All I had learned and heard about Carrie was from her mother Patti. She is a very proud mother and I could never understand or grasp the fact of losing a child. I pray for the family, the kids, and her wonderful group of caring people. Words fall short when something like this happens. God Bless you all.
Linda & Dave Pieprzak
October 2, 2020
Dear Patty& Tim, Family and Friends . We are so sorry to hear that Carrie passed away. Our Hearts & Prayers are with you Always. Sending Prayers & Comfort to The Shine Family and the Kerbrat Family. Love Linda & Dave Pieprzak
Melissa Hinkley
October 2, 2020
So sorry to hear about the loss of Carrie. May she rest in peace. I had the pleasure of meeting her at CE when I worked at CMH. We would often meet to collaborate on services for our mutual clients. Carrie, you will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.
Melissa Hinkley
Innovative Housing
Oak St GH Supervisor
Andrew Bonham
October 1, 2020
She was a very good friend and coworker when i was still working with her at community enterprises for the eight years that i attended the program and work program through the main office with her colleagues that were the best people that i had worked with along with Carrie for two and a half years I’ll dearly miss her being at that place she was always very knowledgeable about her job and a very professional coworker to me I will always think about her and dearly miss her after knowing her for so many years
Matt Covington
October 1, 2020
Carrie was a wonderful student. She brought light to her friends and all of those around her. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Nicole Theresa Dupuis
September 30, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. in jesus Name amen
Bonnie Lentz
September 30, 2020
Have met with Carrie on several projects through CE. She had a great sense of humor a bright smile and caring heart. She will be missed by all that know her. Please know there are many thoughts and prayers for her family from the Operations team and the drivers form Blue Water Transit.
David and Nanette (Cobb) Miller
September 30, 2020
Patty and Tim,
Please find comfort in knowing Carrie is at eternal rest with God, in Heaven. Our love goes out to Kevin, Macey, Brady, T.J., Scott, Trisha, and the rest of Shine and Kerbrat families.
Yvonne
September 30, 2020
I didn't know Carrie, however I was touched by what a wonderful young woman her obituary said she was. So sorry to her family for their loss.
Linda Peuler (FSU Softball mom)
September 30, 2020
This is heartbreaking to hear, she was such a lovely, sweet, and fun young lady... gone way too soon. Prayers to all who knew and loved her.
Missy Nicholson
September 29, 2020
I met Carrie many years ago through my sister, Lisa. I wasn’t quite sure what to make of Carrie at first because if you knew Carrie you knew that she had a very particular kind of sense of humor LOL. That sense of humor grew to be one of the things I liked about Carrie best. I had the opportunity to work with her in various fundraisers at CE and the ARC. Of course there was the occasional bumping into Carrie at IKEA LOL I am so thankful for knowing Carrie and my heartfelt prayers are with her beautiful family. RIP Carrie❤
Missy Nicholson
September 29, 2020
I met Carrie many years ago through my sister, Lisa. I wasn’t sure what to make of Carrie at first because if you knew Carrie you knew she had a very particular sense of humor lol That sense of humor was one of the things I grew to like about her best. Through the years I spent time working on various fundraisers for CE and the Arc with Carrie and the occasional bumping into her at IKEA lol I am so thankful for knowing her and my heartfelt prayers go out to her beautiful family. RIP Carrie❤
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