EDWARDS, Carol

EDWARDS, Carol Elizabeth - In loving memory of Carol Elizabeth Edwards(nee Engberg) who passed away on March 25, 2012 at Maison Vale Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of Nils and Lukka”Lucie” Engberg(nee Anderson). Loving wife of Elgin Clarance Edwards(predeceased), wonderful mother to Bill Edwards(predeceased), Jim Edwards(Jeanne), Ken Edwards(Lise) and Scott Edwards(Addis). She will be sadly missed by her 11 grandchildren, Miranda Edwards(Mike Houle), Katie Desjardins(Adam), Lisa Edwards, Ashley Edwards, Samantha Bedard(Alain), Bill Edwards, Keisha Edwards, Terron Edwards, Robyn Edwards, Jessica Edwards, and Karoline Edwards. Dear sister to Chris Engberg(Martha), Gerry Engberg (Denise), sister-in-law to Vi Skoglund(Ron predeceased) cherished cousin and friend to Eadie Lyon(Glen). Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. She will always be remembered by her best friend since 2nd grade Helen Richard. Carol was born April 15, 1932, she met and after a whirl-wind courtship, married Ed Edwards on December 26, 1953. She spent twelve years raising her family and returned to teaching in 1966. She was a dedicated and well respected teacher, teaching at both Colonel David Younger and Princess Elizabeth Schools in Sudbury. She retired from teaching in 1986 and enjoyed many happy year with her family at her home in Skead on Lake Wanapitae. She enjoyed Jeopardy, swimming, knitting, puzzles and her daily crosswords. As soon as the weather turned cool she couldn't wait to head to her winter home in Clearwater Florida, where she made many good friends including Roxane and Paul Obenauf. An avid Toronto Blue Jay fan, she and Ed had a season pass to all their Spring Training games. All of her grandchildren have wonderful memories of Gramma patiently teaching them to float on their backs, to read, sing songs from her school song books, knit and bake. Carol was an honest, brave and courageous woman who fought many hard battles in the last few years. She never complained and always looked on the bright side. She will be missed by everyone who loved her. Special thanks to all the wonderful and caring staff and volunteers at Maison Vale Hospice and Dr. Shahata at the Northern Cancer Centre. The family will receive relatives and friends at the COOPERATIVE FUNERAL HOME, 222 Lasalle Blvd. E. (at Notre-Dame), Wednesday, March 28, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated.