CAROL ANNE JONES
(nee BODNARCHUK)
With heavy
hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Baba and Sister Carol on
Friday, September 12, 2014.
Remaining
to forever cherish Carol’s memory are son Will; daughter Susan (Rolan); grandchildren
Aiden and Daryn Farrant; brother Dave (Helen) Bodnarchuk; sister Marg Ohm;
sister-in-law Rita Hewak; sister-in-law Bernice Jones; nieces; nephews;
relatives and friends, in particular Moe Hogue and Helen Hogue. She was
predeceased by her parents John and Margaret; husband Bill; daughter Jeri-Anne;
sister Jeannie Cowie (Ron); and brother Art Bodnarchuk.
Carol was
born in Winnipeg on October 5, 1936. After finishing school she joined the
Naval Reserve and became a WREN. As a WREN she met her future husband Bill and
eventually married him on February 16, 1957. Not only was Carol a wife and
mother, but she had a successful career as a secretary. She became one of the
first women to work in the psychology department at Stoney Mountain
Penitentiary. Carol became an integral part of the Sweet Adelines singing organization while living in Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
Later, back in Winnipeg, she enjoyed singing in the chorus and Starlighters
quartet. In 1970 she and Bill became loyally involved with the Winnipeg Chapter
of the Huntington Society for many years. Carol also worked as an executive
secretary and assistant for high ranking officials at the Canadian Forces Base
for 20 years in Winnipeg. Once retired from CFB Winnipeg, she relished the
opportunity to be actively involved in caring for her two grandchildren for
whom she dearly loved. Carol also developed a passion for genealogy, not only
for her family, but her husband Bill’s as well. They both enjoyed travelling
all over the world and visiting with people while investigating their family
trees. Carol was a kind, compassionate person who loved to have family and
friends around her.
Shortly
after her husband's passing in 2010 Carol was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
This diagnosis did not prevent her from being positive about life as she
actively continued to travel and enjoy her limited time with family and
friends.
The family
would like to thank all the caregivers at the St. Boniface Hospital and the
Health Sciences Centre for their care and compassion during her illness.
Upon
Carol’s request, no service will be held. She will be laid to rest at the
Brookside Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 supported by immediate family and
close friends. A gathering to celebrate her life will be held at 1102-605 River
Avenue at 2:00 p.m. following the Interment. Family and friends are welcome.
In lieu of flowers,
donations in Carol’s name may be made to the Huntington Society of Canada, 151
Frederick Street, Suite 400 Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2H 2M2.
Wojcik’s Funeral
Chapel & Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, is in care of
arrangements. wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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