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GWENDOLYN CAROL BALDARO
Born: Jun 24, 1930
Date of Passing: May 17, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryGWENDOLYN CAROL BALDARO Carol passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Grace General Hospital at the age of 84 years with family at her side. Carol was born on June 24, 1930 in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. She lived and attended high school in Weyburn, moving with her family to Winnipeg in 1946. After attending the University of Manitoba she was employed at Great West Life Insurance. Carol then moved to Edmonton where she obtained her pilots licence in 1952 and married Peter Baldaro in 1954. After Peter joined the Canadian Army, they enjoyed postings in various locations in Canada and Germany, from which they traveled Europe and North Africa. Their final posting was at CFB Southport in 1973. Here Carol was employed by the City of Portage and then Canada Manpower. In 1980 Carol and Peter fulfilled a lifelong goal of owning and operating a small mixed farm until 1992. They lived many happy years in the Curtis Ridge district. Carol retired in 1988. They moved back into Portage where they purchased Carol's dream retirement home. She moved to Winnipeg in 2010 to be closer to family. Carol served on many committees and volunteer organizations throughout the years including the local Hospital Auxiliary, Lioness Club, RCMP volunteer program and the National Association of Federal Retirees (FSNA). Her passions were her family, her home, garden and playing bridge with her very good friends. She was a keen supporter of the Winnipeg Goldeyes and loved to attend her grandchildren's activities in sports and arts. She enjoyed travel in Canada, Australia, the Caribbean and US with friends and family. She was an adherent of the United Church of Canada. Carol is predeceased by her husband Peter, son James and daughter-in-law Sandra, parents Byron and Norma Fleury, brother Robert and brother-in-law Jim Cook. Carol is survived by her sister Morna Cook (Winnipeg), brother Graeme (Bev) of Toronto, daughter Denise (Ray) of Yellowknife, son Michael (Sandra) of Winnipeg and grandchildren Erin, Richard, Logan, Ayla and Whitney as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Carol's very rich and full life will be held at Omega Funeral Home in Portage La Prairie on Friday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. A private interment at Chapel Lawn in Winnipeg will follow later in the day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba or Salvation Army. Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Omega Funeral Home, 83 Royal Road South, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 1T8, 1-800-303-4621 or friends may leave a message of sympathy on our website www.omegafuneralhome.com "Dedicated to those we serve".
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 21, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I want to say Carol was very, very, kind to me all the times we were together. I visited her beautiful home in Portage with her daughter in law Pa. We spent time picking and freezing beans. One time we attended a Goldeyes game. She always had a lovely hello that would light up your moment. God receives herin his Kingdom of Heaven. She is loved. I extend comfort to her family at this very hard time. - Posted by: Joanne Archibald (Friend of the family.) on: May 28, 2015
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Me Carol through Edith Paul, a close neighbour. She was so much fun to have in a group. She was very proud of her house on Wilkinson Cres. Often thought of her over the years. - Posted by: Jocelyne Durand (friend) on: May 21, 2015
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Carol's family as they lovingly remember and celebrate her life. God bless and comfort you... Nadine - Posted by: Nadine Miller and family () on: May 21, 2015