Carolyn Campbell of Vulcan, passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on December 6, 2018 at the age of 99 years.
Carolyn was born October 21, 1919, the youngest of three daughters born to Bob and Dora Hay near Vulcan, AB. She attended school at Snake Creek School then to Edmonton Normal School and then taught at Sunset Valley School near Mossleigh.
Carolyn married Bill Campbell on August 7, 1940 and raised four children on the family farm at Mossleigh. Bill and Carolyn were active in various activities, 4-H clubs and watching their children and grandchildren in their various activities. Carolyn enjoyed homemaking, reading, handwork and working in her yard and garden.
They continued living on the farm until 2004 when they made the move to Vulcan to a Peter Dawson Lodge apartment. Carolyn then lived in the Lodge for a short time before moving to Vulcan Extendicare in 2016 where she lived until her passing.
Carolyn is survived by her four children – Barry (Helen) Campbell, John Campbell, Dora (Gordon) Will and David Campbell, six grandchildren – Jeff Campbell, Christine (Dallas) Andres, Craig (Tanya) Campbell, Ryan (Kelly) Will, Michael (Adrienne) Will, and Erin Will (Pat), six great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Dora Hay, husband Bill Campbell, sisters Betty (Caryl) Jordon and Nancy (Marvin) Ainscough, and daughter-in-law Norien Campbell.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Vulcan United Church at 1:30 pm, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Inurnment in Vulcan Cemetery.
If desired, tributes in Carolyn’s memory can be made to the Vulcan United Church, Box 278, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
I’ve just seen this & wish to send my condolences Dave. I’m so sorry for your loss.
to all the Campbell family, Carrie had a very good life of 99 years.. You will have many memories to remember her with.
She was a great member of the Mossleigh community.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Doug & Judy Green