It is with deep sadness that the Lawder family announces Carol has passed after a long battle with dementia. She is survived by her loving husband Eion, her two sons Chris (Tess) and Mark (Lia), and her two granddaughters Claire and Linnéa. Her siblings Liz, Marg and Dave made Carol’s life rich in love and laughter and were very special to her. Carol shared sixty wonderful years with the love of her life, Eion, and enjoyed the adventures of a military wife, moving all over the world. She enjoyed travelling with Eion by her side and saw many countries and people who enriched her life. Carol loved roses, watching figure skating, knitting (especially for her granddaughters) and a glass of sherry before dinner. She took a great pleasure being a homemaker and her family will be forever grateful and proud of her hard work and sacrifices on their behalf. We ask that those of you who loved Carol to hug someone you love and raise a glass in her memory today.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation (sphf.ca)
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Linda and Tom Essery
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Roger and Moira Dear Eion
We are so sorry to learn of Carol’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son’s and the family at this sad and difficult time.
Love
Roger and Moira
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Sara Tasseron Such a lovely friend has left us! Thank you for all the beautiful memories, and thank you for the warm welcome whenever I visited you in Saanich.
To Eion and Carol’s cherished family I send my condolences and love.
You will not be forgotten. Sara Tasseron
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Clement Hodge Eion and family, I am sad with the news. I have great memories of Carol and you all in Victoria and in your visit here. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember Butchart Gardens; Carol can enjoy a more beautiful Garden now. Warm regards. Clem Hodge
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John Hodge Carol was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who always put others first. Carol will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
John and Mandy
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Mandy Hodge A very special lady. We have dear memories of Carol and her dedication to her family. Love to all who will miss her dearly. Mandy & John.
So sorry Eion. As you know Carol lived very close to us on Central Avenue and we attended school together first at Monterey, then Oak Bay Junior High and finally OBHS. I recall you and Carol living across the street from us on Spring Avenue in Dartmouth, N.S. and how we drove Carol to the hospital to deliver your first son..
Please pass on our sincere condolences to all the family.