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Carl CARRUTHERS
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Carl CARRUTHERS Obituary
1927 - 2012
Peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital on November 28, 2012 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Jean Duffus, loving father of Deborah (Francis), Diane (Bobby), brother- in-law of Barbara (Eric Fincham) Andrew, Kimberly and Kerri, Kenneth Duffus (Joan Reid) Rachelle and Stephanie, and he will be dearly missed by many friends. Visitation, Monday December 3 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A Memorial Service will take place Monday evening in the Chapel at 7:30 pm followed by a Masonic Service and reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Fund and the Shriners Hospital for Children would be greatly appreciated. Resting at Yves Legare Funeral Home 14370 Pierrefonds Boulevard (corner of St. Johns Road) Funeral arrangements entrusted to Robert & White. 514-524-3432.
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Francine Goodyer
December 5, 2012
Dear Jean, please accept our most sincere condolences and hope you will find some comfort from family and friends to sustain you during this difficult time. Carl will live in those who loved him.
Debbie Braidwood
December 4, 2012
To the Carruthers family,
Our deepest sympathies, on behalf of myself and daughters Lisa and Lindsay. The girls always remember the nice man that sent birthday cards to them.
Peter Clausen (Morison/Malcolm C.)
December 4, 2012
Dear Diane, Debbie and the entire Carruthers family. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.
Coleen Ashford
December 3, 2012
Wishing you comfort, peace and hope in your time of sadness. Carl was a friend and adviser to my family and will be missed.
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December 3, 2012
Jean,my deepest condolences to you and the girls. I cherish the talks we had at St. Mary's despite the difficult circumstances for both our families. Hoping family and friends will keep you comforted.
Diane Borisov
Melanie Ashford
December 3, 2012
Dear Mrs. Carruthers, I was very saddened to hear of Carl's passing. He was a lifetime friend of my Dad's and was always there for him and our family. He will be greatly missed.
Lee-Anna Dorey
December 3, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss - Carl was a kind and gentle man with a heart of gold – He will be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing him
Yves Savignac
December 3, 2012
Sad news.My condolences to Jean and family for your loss.Carl was such a kind man and all around good guy.I remember speaking to him this past September.Yves
Rita Giulione
December 2, 2012
Dear Jean,
My heartfelt sympathies to you and yours during this time of hardship. My prayers are with you.
Rita
Dael Foster
December 2, 2012
To the Carruthers family,
I remember Mr. Carruthers, having met him when I worked with Deborah at the store. I think of him fondly. May your happy memories carry you through this horrible time. He was loved by many! My deepest condolences to you all.
December 2, 2012
Dear Jean, and Family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you. Our thoughts are with you. Sam and DeDee Burko ( Elinor's brother ).
Elinor and Cheryl Goldsmith
December 2, 2012
Dear Jean, Debbie and Diane,
We were more than saddened to learn of Carl's passing. This wonderful husband, father and friend will leave a tremendous void in the lives of all who knew him and who shared so many life experiences with him. May your memories of him at happier times sustain you through this difficult period. Carl will not be forgotten, as we remember all the happy times we shared with you. Our thoughts are with you.
Susan & Richard McAlpine
December 2, 2012
We were very saddened to hear of Carl's passing. We have heard many wonderful stories from Kym and Mike about his feistiness, and we know how close your family is. Please accept our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Monique & Ron Rochon
December 2, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Carruthers family, we know he will be greatly missed.
Ken & Wanda Williams
December 1, 2012
Dear Jean, ken & I were sadden to hear of Carl's passing. He was a good friend of Dad's and we remember him fondly at the annual get together at the farm. You are in our thoughts and Prayers at this time.
Marina Priestley
December 1, 2012
so sorry to read of Carl's passing. Thinking of you ,Jean, at this time of great sorry, and send my deepest sympathy to you and your family , Marina
December 1, 2012
Dear Jean & family;
We are saddened to learn of your great loss. May your fondest memories of Carl,(Dad) bring you consolation& smiles. We were blessed to have met you in Mtl years ago @ Mom's, & Kenny's funerals. With sincere condolences, Rudy & Jacqueline Renaud,Wpg. Mb
Leslie & Linda Parker
December 1, 2012
Dearest Jean, Debbie and Diane; We are so sorry for your loss. As you know Dad (Donald Reilly) grew up with him and was saying today that he was like a brother to him and had great memories to share about Carl. He was loved and respected by all that had contact with him and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Murray and Lorraine Hanna
December 1, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Andrew Morey
December 1, 2012
To Jean and family, on behalf of myself and my family our deepest condolence. He was a good friend to us and my father over the year and will be missed by many.
December 1, 2012
Dear Jean, Debbie, and Diane,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful man. Mr. Curruthers ( at 57 years old, I still can't call him Carl) holds a special place in our hearts and our memories. I know your memories will provide you with much comfort in the days to come. Much love,
Debbie Ouwendyk Brennan
Lise & Norman Dero
December 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 1, 2012
Dearest Jean, Debbie and Diane; Our deepest sympathies go out to you during this sad time; Mr. Carruthers was a dear friend to our father and our family and he will be missed, but not forgotten. Love Myra and Craig, Debbie and Mark
Joan Carruthers
December 1, 2012
To Jean, Debbie and Diane, my sincerest sympathy in the loss of Carl. He was greatly loved and admired and will be very missed. Thinking of you at this sad time and always, Joan Carruthers
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