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CAROLE CROSSLEY
Born: Oct 03, 1925
Date of Passing: Jun 16, 2020
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CAROLE CROSSLEY
October 3, 1925 - June 16, 2020
Cornelia (Caroline) Kalichuk was born in Grandview, MB on October 3, 1925. She married William (Bill) Crossley in 1948 and they lived in Dauphin, MB until 1958 when they moved to Winnipeg so Bill could begin a new career as a teacher. Carole was an extremely supportive wife who worked hard to help Bill provide for the family. She worked many years for Holt Renfrew and Richlu Sportswear in Winnipeg.
Carole and Bill enjoyed 56 years together until his death in 2004. Carole was also predeceased by her son Robert (Bob) in 2017.
She is survived by her son Jim Crossley, daughter-in-law Anne, and granddaughters, Catherine Crossley (Sheldon Matthews) and April Page (Alex), along with three great- grandsons, Clayton, Arden and Brody, and four "bonus" grandchildren, Jordyn, Jayde, Tye and Talyn, all of whom loved her dearly.
Carole was an amazingly kind and generous person who was friendly to one and all. She was approachable, or she would approach you, and would openly engage in a friendly conversation. Carole was always gracious and had a kind word for everyone in her building and often a small candy.
Carole's hands were always busy: either knitting beanies for the newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the South Health Campus in Seton or knitting mittens and toques for the homeless - not to mention items for the family.
Handmade greeting cards were another specialty with her own photography as the cover. She was a prolific letter writer with beautiful penmanship and her cards were shared far and wide.
The family would like to thank the staff at Auburn Heights Retirement Home who helped make Carole's final days comfortable.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity, Carole supported so many that it would not honour her memory to focus on just one.
To express condolences, please visit: www.mountainviewmemorial.ca.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 26, 2020, Jun 27, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Raymond & Pauline Allard are deeply saddened to hear of Carole's passing. We have been close friends for many years and will miss her cheerful phone calls. We offer our deepest sympathy to Jim, Anne, Catherine, April and Families. Raymond, Pauline Allard & Family. - Posted by: Raymond, Pauline Allard& Family (Family Friends) on: Sep 23, 2020
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Carole has been a friend since 1951. She was always happy to see us in Alberta or Manitoba, wherever our residence was at the time. Her move to Calgary was a bonus for us as we were able to share many past memories and caring thoughts. Carole remembered personal history from years ago in MB. It was fun to laugh and remember those times. She was a gifted lady who was able to produce knitted items, beautiful Christmas stockings and ornaments, sweaters, baked goods and then share them with a generous heart. I will always remember her in my thoughts as we incorporate these treasures in our lives. We will miss you Carole and hold you fondly in our memories. - Posted by: Marilyn Boughen (Allard) (Jim, Paula and Katie) (Family Friend) on: Jun 27, 2020
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Nellie was our neighbour for many years when I lived on McAdam. We were very helpful to each other over those years. After my husband and I moved, we still kept in touch. We thought that something was wrong the last couple of Christmas's when we didn't hear from her. She was one of the most beautiful people that I have ever known. Rest in peace, Nellie, as you deserve it. - Posted by: Joyce & Chic Seabrook (nee Bemi) (Harborne) (Friend/Neighbour) on: Jun 27, 2020