CAROL RACHAEL GOLDENSTEIN (SCHWARTZ)

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CAROL RACHAEL GOLDENSTEIN
(nee SCHWARTZ)

Carol Rachael Goldenstein passed suddenly in her home in Edmonton, Alberta, on June 30, 2022.
Carol is survived by her devoted husband George Goldenstein, her loving children, son Michael Baron (Donata) of Edmonton, Alberta, daughter Lisa Brodsky (David) of Minneapolis, Minnesota, daughter Jennifer Joseph of Los Angeles, California, adored grandsons Ryan, Dylan (Kelly), Sean (Geraldine) and Zachary, sisters-in-law and many nephews and nieces in Thunder Bay, the USA and France. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Robert Joseph, and her parents, Max and Pauline Schwartz.
Carol was a loving wife and friend to her husband George and devoted mother and "Baba" to her beloved children and grandchildren. Carol was born and raised in the legendary "North End" of Winnipeg when the area was populated by a preponderance of Jewish and Ukrainian hardworking immigrants. Carol loved and excelled in sports, from baseball, volleyball, basketball, to track and field, and was particularly proud of having participated in the inter-provincial high school hurdle competition for Manitoba.
Carol attended Talmud Torah Hebrew School, Norquay Elementary School, Aberdeen Junior High School, St. John's High School and United College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (English, Psychology).
Carol spent many hours working in her parents' grocery store in the North End where she met a myriad of interesting characters from all walks of life. Carol learned early in life the value of hard work and dependability, and imparted the same principles to her three children in order teach them to be self-reliant. She was employed for many years by various businesses and institutions in Winnipeg, including, the University of Manitoba Medical College, and the RBC Convention Centre.
Although experiencing some struggles in her life, Carol managed, through determination and strength of character, to overcome all obstacles. Above all else, she was a survivor.
Carol's beloved husband George made her fantasy of travelling to Paris come true (twice). They also travelled throughout Canada, the United States, Cuba, and the ultimate trip-to Israel, where they swam in the Mediterranean, toured Tel Aviv and were thrilled to explore the living history of Jerusalem where they were privileged to celebrate George's Bar Mitzvah at the Western Wall.
Carol loved Winnipeg, her hometown where she was born and raised. Her interests were many and varied, from movies, books, concerts, theatre, opera, symphony, ballet, chess, gardening, travel, camping, trips to Gimli, Winnipeg Beach, the Forks, Assiniboine Park and the Zoo, to the Manitoba Moose and the Winnipeg Goldeyes' games.
For the last few years of her life, when Carol and George had moved to Edmonton, Carol had the pleasure of spending quality time with her son Michael (and spouse Donata), relishing the beauty of Alberta. Tours and hikes in the mountains of Jasper, Banff and Canmore, small lake hikes in Camrose and various Edmonton communities and the river valley, and many barbecues and dinners were enjoyed. She loved her back yard, her flowers, the birds (particularly the blue jays) and just sitting on the deck in the sun, listening to music. She also loved movies, and watched many together with her husband, children and grandchildren.
Carol was enthusiastic about life and was reluctant to leave this earth as she was curious as to what was going to happen next and didn't want to miss any of it! She had a wonderful sense of humour and could always make you laugh even in the most trying of circumstances.
A funeral and interment was held at B'Nai Abraham Cemetery, West St. Paul, on July 5, 2022.
Pallbearers were her son-in-law David Brodsky, and her grandsons: Ryan, Dylan, Sean and Zachary, and Marvin Ben-Ari.
If so desired, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Special thanks to Alberta Health Services, Jewish Family Services (Rhonda Eidelman), and Dr. Doyle and Dr. Stevens of Capstone Medical Clinic.
A Private shiva was held.

Carol is greatly missed and her
memory will be cherished.
"The song is ended but
the melody lingers on."

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 09, 2022