JOHN SPENCER CARROLL

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JOHN SPENCER CARROLL Early in the morning on Saturday, March 7th, 2009, John Spencer Carroll passed away. He was born on December 28, 1953 to Hope and John Benson Carroll. His early years were spent in The Pas and Winnipeg, Manitoba. After finishing school he began in the construction industry and picked Saskatoon as his place to live and Carroll Homes Ltd. became his working home. John married twice, first to Brigitte (Richter) and they had two children Louise Sabinae and Mark Josef. Second to Taja Gondek and they had two sons, Austin John and John Benson. His four children survive him as does his mother, Hope; sisters, Sally (Robert) MacRae, Catherine (Gordon) Wiebe and his brother, Peter (Carolyn) Hill-Carroll. He will also be greatly missed by his close companion, Karen Boback, and his many much loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Jack Carroll. John brought to his life a great zest and optimism, which he maintained through all of life's ups and downs and his final illness. In his profession he had an individual perspective which led to many innovative solutions. He contributed an extra spark and energy to the world around him. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rock of Ages, 130 Kingsmere Place, Saskatoon. Viewing to take place at the church prior to the service from 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Arrangements in care of Kurtis Rae - MOURNING GLORY FUNERAL SERVICES, Saskatoon, SK (306) 978-5200.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 10, 2009