AUDREY MAY CARR

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AUDREY MAY CARR With family by her side, Audrey Carr passed away peacefully on July 15, 2002, at the Boyne Lodge in Carman, MB, at the age of 81 years. Audrey is survived by her husband of 32 years, Clifford Carr. Audrey and Cliff were inseparable companions, deeply in love, faith-fully caring for each other as they faced lifes challenges. Audreys family wishes to express their deepest gratitude love and respect for Her Man, Cliff, who looked after our sister, mother and grandmother till her passing. Audrey is also survived by her sister Norma and husband Bill Spence and brother Ron and wife Marilyn Garlick. Through Audreys two marriages she is survived by brother-in-law Brownie Hooper, sisters-in-law, Doreen Young, Olive Stewart and Jean Stevens; sister-in-law Marge Whiteside, brother-in-law Stan Carr and wife Rilda, brother-in-law Bill Carr and wife Inga, and sister Iona and husband Ian. Audrey was predeceased by her first husband Clayton Young with whom she had six children. Mum is deeply missed by her daughter Sandra and husband Bob Howland, son Kerry and wife Valerie, son Bruce, daughter Marleen and husband Glen Russell, son Leigh and wife Barbara and son Dennis and wife Cheryl. Through Audreys marriage to Cliff Carr she is sadly missed by stepson Glenn Carr and wife Maureen and stepson Brent Carr and wife Kathy. Audrey cherished her 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who brought great joy to her life. Audrey was born on April 23, 1921 in Toronto, ON, to John and Hilda Garlick. Her early years, with younger siblings Norma and Ron, were spent in the Toronto area. Audrey completed school followed by accounting courses that led to work in the bookkeeping field. During the Second World War she met Clayton Young whom she married in 1942. They moved to Claytons home of Sperling, MB, where they started their family of six children on the family farm. Following the war and several more difficult years of trying to support the family in the Sperling area, Clayton traveled to Alberta for better job opportunities. Audrey and Claytons marriage failed a few years later and Audrey raised her children by herself. Audrey left Sperling for Carman in 1964 finding employment with Manitoba Telephone as a telephone operator followed by the Town of Carman secretary position and bookkeeping for McEacherns. Carman provided many opportunities for Audrey and the family still with her at home. Many social circles opened up as well opportunities for Audrey to get involved in the community such as the United and Anglican Churches, the legion, Hospital Auxiliary and her favorite, helping those in need. Audreys marriage to Cliff changed all greatly as she finally had a soulmate to share her life. Time was spent on Cliffs home farm in Homewood prior to purchasing their existing home in Carman. Both Audrey and Cliff enjoyed their Carman residence, the gardening, their neighbours, and visits from family and friends. In the last couple of years, Audrey developed dementia and had to take residence in the Boyne Lodge. The separation from Cliff and their home was most difficult; however, in time she called the Lodge - her place. Cliff visited faithfully each day extending love and support. The story of how Audrey coped with such a challenge can not be told in this article; however, it is important to know her greatest lifes work was how she raised her six children. Each has in their own way let Mum know how much she is appreciated and that she will never be forgotten. Her influence on them extends in their every day life and now even further through their children and the grandchildren. What a wonderful legacy for Mum to leave us all! Honorary pallbearers representing some of Audreys many friends are Mildred Soutar, Winnie Duvenaud, Alice and Eldon McEachern, Isobel Bell and Marg Lyons. Special thanks to the Boyne Lodge and staff for taking such special care of Mum! A family interment will take place on Friday, July 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Carman. Funeral service will be held from the Carman United Church in Carman, MB, on Friday, July 19 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Harold Kenyon officiating. The family extends an invitation to all to join them following the service in the Carman United Church Hall. If friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to the Carman Hospital Auxiliary, Box 1025, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0 or to the Boyne Lodge, Box 1644, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0. Doyles Funeral Chapel of Carman in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 17, 2002