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GWENDOLWYN BEATRICE CARROLL

Born: Aug 18, 1934

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GWENDOLWYN BEATRICE CARROLL Gwendolwyn Beatrice (Gwen) Carroll (nee Busby) passed quietly in her sleep Monday morning at the Grace Hospital. Gwen was born August 18, 1934 in Reston, Manitoba and grew up in Portage la Prairie, above her family's Barbershop. Gwen graduated from the University of Manitoba School of Nursing at the Grace Hospital in 1956. She was a full time nurse until she retired in 1998. During this time she raised four boys, worked in the Children's ER and OR. Gwen was predeceased by her son Tom in 1985, and is remembered lovingly by her sons Patrick John, Derek Leonard (Dale) and Douglas Russell; her grandchildren Tom and Laura Carroll; siblings Georgia (Busby) and Don Harrison, Daryl and Shirley Busby; nieces and nephews Sharon, Andrea, Laura, Jason and Jared. She also has touched the lives of countless other family and friends during her life. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Lions Place, 610 Portage Ave., Winnipeg in the Bell Estate Room. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to a charity important to you. Clarke's Funeral Home, Gladstone-MacGregor www.clarkesfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 10, 2016

Condolences & Memories (5 entries)

  • I met Gwen at the Bible Study that we have at Lions Place. She really enjoyed the study and spent a lot of time in preparation for it. She also did a great job in contributing towards the study. Her desire was for the entire building to hear the word of God. I will miss her. - Posted by: Gordon Fadun (Friend) on: Sep 19, 2016

  • I met Gwen while working in Children's OR in the early 80's. Gwen was a very kind, thoughtful person with a wry sense of humour. She could find humour in the worst situations and often helped me see the humour in these situations as well. She also could see what was inside people, not only what they let you see. Gwen was a great nurse, from " the old school", where nurses really cared about their patients and patients families! Working weekends alone with Gwen were always full of great conversations about life, love, family and faith. Over the years, I've bumped into Gwen at the mall, and her friendly smile always greeted me and she always had time to stop and talk and inquire about my mom and family. Losing your Mom leaves a huge hole in your heart, and my prayers go out to you at this sad time. - Posted by: Debbie Ringaert (Colleagues in Children's OR) on: Aug 17, 2016

  • Beautiful obituary and picture.. I loved her. She once told me she thought of me as her sister.. and she didn't add- "sister in Christ"... And it touched somewhere deep inside me, I will never forget her or how she made me feel special and loved ❤️ Love, Lo - Posted by: Lori Galiardi (Friend) on: Aug 12, 2016

  • Condolences to all of Gwen's family. I haven't been in touch with Gwen for many years, but will always remember her as warm, caring, and understanding; as an energetic and loving young mother - a role model who balanced her career as a nurse with nurturing her family. Her special gift of adding a smile and a welcome ray of sunshine to those in her company brightened the lives of so many others. - Posted by: Wanda Pickell..nee Webb (Niece) on: Aug 12, 2016

  • Georgia, Daryl and family, our deepest condolences on Gwen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gwen is the most giving and compassionate person our family have ever known. We have known Gwen for many years and it was a privileged to have her as a friend. No matter how pressed for time she was, she always make time to lend a hand or just to listen. Gwen, I will miss watching you demolish that onion floret that you love so much and the occasional trip to Prairie Ink for a bowl of soup, your infectious laugh but most of all your generosity, kindness and love, however am glad that you are not suffering anymore and at home with your Lord and Savior. We will miss Gwen dearly. - Posted by: Terrie Woodward (Friend) on: Aug 11, 2016

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