November 4, 1942 – November 13, 2015
McGILL, Carolyn Janet (nee Strauch) – Passed away suddenly in her sleep on November 15th, 2015. Wife of the late Don McGill. Stepmother of Sherry-Lee LaFrance. Grandmother of Matthew and Adam LaFrance. Loved sister of Marolyn Cook (late Bruce) and David (Marnie) Strauch. She was the daughter of Kathryn and Barney Portsmith and the late Arthur Strauch. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews; Sandy, Allen, Rob, Jeff, Amy Beth, and their spouses. She was a special great aunt to Ethan, James, Emily, Ethan, and Peyton. Carol was an active member in the choir of Copetown United Church. She taught for many years at C.F.B. Petawawa returning to Hamilton after retiring to live closer to family. Friends and family are invited to Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas on Wednesday November 18th from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.. The service will be held at Copetown United Church, 2218 Governor’s Rd. Copetown, on Thursday November 19th at 11 a.m.. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the Copetown United Church would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Carolyn was a good friend, an ardent golfer and bowler. She was a quiet, sincere person who always had a positive, happy outlook and attitude. She will be missed greatly by all of us who had the privilege to know her.
My deepest condolences to Carolyn’s family and friends. – Vivian Latta, neighbour and friend
42 Villages of Glancaster
Carol was a friend and neighbour. She was quiet and calming person always listened and gave good advise At the window she would wave and so would TJ her cat.Many laughs over the past 10 years. When we look out our window in the Spring and see your beautiful Peonies we will always remember you. We will miss you Carol and won’t say goodby but until we meet again, sweet dreams.
I met Carol a couple of summers ago on the Southern Pines golf course. She took pride in her golf game and I understand she was an avid bowler. We last golfed together on a beautiful October day and chatted about our background, families, interests and friends. What a nice way to remember a friend.
Carol was my teacher in Grade 4 at General Lake School in Petawawa. I remember being completely taken with her long, beautiful hair and her peaceful, calm nature. My sincere condolences to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Carol was a respected colleague in the schools at CFB Petawawa who brought a calm and pleasant manner to all she did.
Carol, Grace and Gloria lived together in Petawawa. They shared many laughs together 1963-64. How sad to find Carol gone…. but always remembered.