Janine and Family,

I am here for you day or night. Call me anytime and let me know if you ever need anything. Janine, you have been a wonderful friend and colleague of mine. I enjoyed spending time with your mom at Personal Best Seminars.

Julia Cordray 403-401-5627

I would like to express my sincere sympathy to your family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol, I remember you holding my hand supporting me to sing courageously on karoke night to Johny Cash’s “Burning Ring of Fire” You were there for me smiling all the way! I know you’re still smiling and I am so blessed you were a part of my life! I love you Carol!

Carole and I shared many laughs at work and outside of work. As I look at her picture now, one that I cherish I am deeply saddened by her passing. Carole was such a compassionate woman and dedicated to helping others. I will miss her warm hugs and caring ways.

Allison and Janine, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I met Carole through Personal Best. Carole had a beautiful energy about her. She had a huge heart and cared about others enormously. She left a deep impression on me. She will be missed. I wish to express my sincere condolences to Carole’s family during this difficult and sad time. God Bless.

I met Carol through Personal Best and I remember her desiring so much more for herself. She had such a kind heart towards others that she cared about and I remember her love for her family. I wish you all peace in your time of grief and sorrow as her early departure. God Bless you all and may He comfort you at this time in your lives.

I connected with Carole through Personal Best Seminars. Physically she may be gone but her SPIRIT lives on. I open my heart and allow my Spirit to connect with her Spirit.

Peace

Zach

Carole was a warm and caring lady who helped me through some very difficult times when she was my case worker at the Addiction Centre. She had such a genuine smile and I always felt that she truly cared. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Janine I was so sorry to learn of your mother’s death; she was far too young. Both you and your sister will miss her presence very much, but please know that she will always be with you, because love itself does not die. May your memories sustain you both and bring you comfort—this is my prayer for you. Mrs. Peach

Carol, I will remember a girl with an infectious giggle and a hearty laugh and that makes me smile.

Carole was a proud member of the Calgary Multicultural Choir these past three years and she joyfully sang in the Second Soprano Section. Carole’s ordeal these past months and her sudden death have profoundly affected and touched the lives of her choir family. Her musical friends fondly remember her intense love of music, her beautiful smile, her warm energy, her good sense of humor. She was truly a very interesting woman, outgoing, and, above all, truly caring of others. As one member simply put it, “she was a genuinely sweet person.”

Carole last sang with the choir the Tuesday before her first attack as she and her fellow choristers braved a severe winter storm to entertain and bring musical joy to the residents of Trinity Lodge Retirement Home. Moreover, the Saturday of her attack, Carole was looking forward to participating in the choir’s Christmas Party. That Carole will be fondly missed at choir is reflected in the beautiful e-mail sent by a member of the choir to our Conductor on the Wednesday morning just before Carole’s passing. Alxandra wrote:

“During choir practice last night…while we were going over “Song for the MIra” I kept thinking about Carole…especially at the end of the song.” The words that touched Alexandra were as follows: “And if you come broken..they’ll see that you mend..I wish I was with them again. Now I’ll conclude with a wish you go well….sweet be your dreams and your happiness swell….I’ll leave you here, for my journey begins, I’m going to be with them again.”

It is our intention to propose to the Choir that we dedicate “Song for the MIra” in Carole’s honor at all our upcoming presentations in Retirement Residences and our Spring Concert.

Allison, Janine, and members of Carole’s family, on behalf of our Choir family, we exress to you our deepest sympathy and condolences.

In faith, Carole will continue to be with you and watch over you, and, we’re sure she will be singing with us in spirit.

Carole, may you rest in peace. Amen.

Carole was such a beautiful substantial person. She had a generous heart and spirit that she shared with everyone in her life. I considered myself so fortunate to have her as a close friend…a friendship that I will cherish and miss so much.

I was very saddened to hear of Carole’s passing and I am sorry that I was not able to be in Calgary on Tuesday. All through Carole’s fight, Barbara kept me posted on how she was doing. I was so hoping as everyone was that she would make it.

I will remember our fun times singing in the Czech Republic, Poland and Germany, the fun we had on Gossip Island, and the evening I spent with Carole at Barb’s and in Whistler.

Carole was a joy to be around. So compassionate and full of energy.

I am sorry too that we did not get to go to a gospel workshop together. We tried but it did not work out.

Goodbye Carole. Maybe we will meet in another time and place.

Janie and Allison

I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family in your time of sorrow. May you be comforted by the memories of your mother and the special person that she was. I knew your mother for about 15 years as colleague and friend. It was a priviledge to work with such a caring person and someone so dedicated to helping others.

I worked with Carole at AADAC and was so happy that she kept in touch after she left to work at the Addiction Centre. She was so kind and caring to clients, co-workers and friends. She was a wonderful friend and I will miss her so much. Allison and Janine, your loving care for your Mom during her difficult hospital stay was very comforting. I send you my prayers and sympathies.

I worked with Carole at the Addiction Centre. Carole was a beautiful person. Her smile was so bright and her presence would always light up the room. I will miss her.

I couldn’t believe it when I saw your mom’s picture in the paper. We met while both returning to the University of Calgary as “mature” students almost 15 years ago now. We also lived in the same condo complex in Midnapore and car-pooled on occasion to the U. Allison and Janine, my thoughts are with you. Your mom was a beautiful lady and touched the lives of many.

I met Carol through the Calgary Multicultural Choir; she was a fellow soprano. At this time of deep sorrow, may you know that God is with Carol and you, her family. She suffered with great courage and her memory will be kept tenderly, deep in the hearts of all who knew her. Please accept my sincere condolences. She will be missed.

I worked with Carole at the Addiction Centre and we are already feeling the loss of her presence. She was caring and kind and was always there to ask how you were doing. I especially appreciated her day trip with me to Claresholm. We will miss her.

Carole was a very special friend who shared a love of social work, music and fun. I am going to miss the way she listened, how she showed she cared and the way she made me laugh. She always spoke about her girls with pride, love and confidence. I’m so sorry you lost her so soon. We’re all going to miss her so much.

My deepest sympathies on your loss. Carole was a very special person. She had a caring and compassionate heart, whether it was with her clients, colleagues, or friends. I always enjoyed our conversations, but I will miss her laugh the most.

My thoughts and prayers are with you now, as they have been throughout this difficult journey.

Dear Janine and Allison, I am shocked and deeply saddened to hear that your moms courageous fight to stay with the family she loved so very much has come to an end. You are her inspiration and joy. There was nothing she loved more than spending time with you. At times she shared with me her pride in you and the happiness she felt around you.

Carole found a way to spread her love through singing, care and compassion of others and most of all through laughter.

I will miss you Carole.

Allison and Janine,

It is really hard for me to begin to express our sorrow in the loss of your Mother and our Dear Friend. I found a passage that I hope will give you some comfort, it did me….

“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget”…. Remember that we love and care about you.

Catherine, Nicole, Courtney and Ryan

I will miss singing together with Carole in the Calgary Multicultural Choir.

Sending my deepest sympathies to her family. Wishing you much strength and courage at this sad time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carmen

Dear Allison and Janine – Our condolences to you both at this very sad time. We can’t begin to express how shocked and deeply saddened we were to hear of your mom’s illness and now her passing. It has been many years since we’ve been in touch with her but will always remember her warm and generous nature. We will be thinking of you both on Tuesday and through the coming months. May you find strength in the love and support of each other and of your family.

Dear Alison and Janine, I have a lovely memory of your Mom on a hike in Bow Valley Provincial Park on a beautiful day last Summer. Treasure all of your memories.

With deepest sympathy, Ceril Kenny

To Janine, Allison, Richard, Jaime, James on the loss of a mother, sister and auntie. She is a wonderful lady and loved each one of you very deeply. May your hearts be comforted knowing she is free from all worry and is singing at the top of her lungs. Love from your auntie, sister and mom.

I extend my sincere sympathy to your family at this sad time. I always enjoyed talking with Carole when we were at practices with the Calgary Multicultural Choir. She will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you.

Allison & Janine

My sympathy to you both on the death of your dear mom she was a special woman, I will remember you in my prayers.

Sincerely Elsie Shepherd

Dear Janine and Allison – my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I have so many wonderful memories of Carole that I am thankful for and will always treasure. We had a lifelong friendship for over 45 years and even though we lived miles apart we were always very close. She was my best friend and will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered. May all the special memories you have of your mom bring you some comfort during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our deepest condolences to the both of you Allison and Janine on the loss of your mom. We were so sorry to hear about her injury, our thoughts are with you.

I knew Carol as a fellow soprano with the Calgary Multicultural Choir. I will miss her. Sincerely, Jackie Russell

I met Carole when she worked at Childrens Services many years ago as a clerical support person. I was a social worker and she came out with me on a couple of home visits. She went on to do her BSW as a single Mom. What courage! We ran into each other a few times. About 4 years ago we spent several hours together at the Canmore Folk Festival. We went for a beer and she spoke lovingly and with pride of Janine and Allison. I cannot claim to have known her well but do recall her maturity, up beat nature, concern for others and grace. I’m saddened by her passing

Janine, Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your mom would have been met by a special angel and they will do their work from above.

Carole’s smile blessed me and stays with me!

Samuel

Allison and Janine, I can’t tell you how sad I am about your mother’s passing. While we haven’t kept in touch the past few years, our friendship is something I will always treasure. We shared a passion for music and I know there are songs that will always trigger memories of those wonderful days (and nights!) when we were young, and a bit foolish, in a very good way. It doesn’t surprise me that she put up such a fight to prolong her life, she always had that remarkable energy. I look forward to sharing condolences in person on Tuesday but thought I’d let you know you are very much in my thoughts.

I worked with Carole at the Addiction Centre from 2007 to 2009. I am saddened by the news of her death. I will remember Carole as a kind, open-minded person. We shared a passion for roots music, which was a point of connection for us. My fondest memory of Carole is singing karaoke together for hours at a Christmas party that she hosted. She will live on through memories like these.

Allison and Janine. We are very sorry about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carole was a remarkable person whose zest for life and longing to share her joy with others was a true gift she possessed. May her spirit live on in you both and provide strength through your lives.

May the cherished memories of times together carry you through the rough times.

Carol was a creative and energetic person who left an imprint of everyone who came in contact with her.

Her loss will be a big impact at work for the staff and her patients.

I know you’re dancing and singing with the angels now. I’ll miss you Bustop.

To Jan, Allison, Janine and the rest of the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of a lovely lady. I had the honor of meeting Carol when she came to Victoria to spend some time with her sister. We shared the dinner table a couple of times and I had the opportunity to see how open, friendly and likeable she was.

I am so sorry this has happened.

With sympathy, Colleen Baines (Victoria)

Dear Jan, Richard, Allison and Janine,

We are praying the God of all comfort to wrap you in His arms of comfort.

When we first met you it was for Jaime’s wedding. Do you remember how much fun we had with your mum making pew bows in our hotel room? Great memories.

My deepest condolences on your mother’s/Carol’s death. She will be greatly missed by all at the Addiction Centre! I will fondly remember Carol’s smile, laugh and her wicked sense of humor. My thoughts are with you now as you mourn her loss. Gillian

To Allison & Janine

You both have been strong for your Mom & your Mom was strong for you. My thoughts are for the both of you to take the time now to look after your own health by supporting each other & to move forward bit by bit in strengh with your mom’s love surrounding you at all times.

Sincerely with warmest thoughts

Diane

Dear family. It was lovely to reconnect with Carole during our Multicultural Choir practices and to discuss her past social work program, work and life. I valued these moments and am deeply sorry for loss of this genuinely sweet person. You have been wonderful in surrounding her with your love during these difficult times. Mary Valentich

Allison and Janine, we were deeply saddened when news of your Mother’s injury found us. We were praying and expecting a full recovery as nothing could ever keep her down for long. It is with a deeply sadden heart that we now send our condolences to you and your family on her passing. Your Mother was a very accomplished and remarkable woman, her love of life and quick wit left an indelible impression on the many lives she became apart of. Our hearts goes out to you.

We worked with Carole at the Addiction Centre from 2008 to 2010. We deeply mourn her passing. She was genuinely caring and kind, and in her daily communications with all, her love for thw world shone through. Her smile would light up a room! Our condolences to family and friends and coworkers.

Here’s to all the beautiful music (and the not so beautiful) that we made together in Prague two years ago. You’re deeply missed, my friend!

Jorge.

I will miss Carole, sometimes sitting next to me at practise in the Multicultural choir. I will always remember her smile and words of wisdom generating some laughter. To the family, I wish you God’s comfort at this time of loss. I know that you will treasure the wonderful memories you made together.

Kathleen Payne-Massiah

January 22 2010 1235hrs.

Allison and Janine, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. We had been getting updates regarding her condition through the family, and knew that she was suffering. Our love and thoughts are with you both.

We met Carol through a friend of ours Barbara Thorsen. Carol was a wonderful person with a big personality. We certainly enjoyed her company and warm smile at the different gathering. She will truly be missed. Our condolence goes out to her family.

I worked with Carole at the Addiction Centre and was struck by her sense of compassion and her love for her work. I enjoyed teasing her about her daily cup of soup at lunch time and will miss our frequent trips to Good Earth together. Carole was a remarkable person and she will be truly missed.

Dear Family, I am very sorry for your loss, Carol was a wonderful lady. She helped me to fight my battle with addiction and so far I am winning. I cannot express how helpful and kind of a counselor Carol was. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.

Carole was a wonderful singer and I so enjoyed singing with her in the Calgary Multicultural Choir. She had a good sense of humour and was a really interesting person, outgoing and caring of others. I had not seen her since our big concert last spring, and was very saddened to hear of her illness. Her vibrant spirit will be remembered by all though. My deepest condolences to her family. She spoke of you often, and you were always in her thoughts, I think.

I am a friend of Barbara Thorson and met Carole on only a couple of occasions but I have been praying for her and all of you throughout this very difficult time of struggling that she’s been through. I am so very sorry to hear that you have had to say good-bye to her and I continue to pray that you will receive God’s comfort now. Her spirit is now soaring and free of physical encumbrances…..