CAROL ANN PARSONS

PARSONS, Carol Ann
CAROL ANN PARSONS Peacefully in the arms of her family, in Fall River, Nova Scotia on November 18th 2007. Forever loved by her husband Louis H. Parsons. Adored mother of Tom (Lisa), Michael (Karen), David (Denise), Joy Ann (Christopher), and Tim (Franca). Carol was predeceased by her grandson Johnathon in 1992. A special Gram to Stephen, Kevin, Michael, Mary, Derrick, Lauren, Meredith, David, Jamie, Colin, Claire, Carolyn, Cameron, Marisa and Annalisa. Her 16 grandchildren were a constant presence in her home and cottage. They learned about love and family from Gram. Fondly remembered by her two sisters Maureen (Alan) of Winnipeg and Marilyn of Bala, Muskoka. Sadly missed by her 2 sisters-in-law Lillian Parsons and Mary Jane Parsons of Mississauga, as well as her many nephews and nieces. Carol and Lou had just celebrated 49 wonderful years of marriage. Their love affair never ended. The courage they showed as a couple to the Family was evident as she fought cancer relentlessly. We are grateful for the past 27 months with her. She found tremendous joy in her family. Her four sons and one daughter each had a unique and powerful bond with her. Carol drew enormous strength from her children during her battle with cancer. Much of Carol and Lou's time was spent at their cottage on the Moon River in Bala, Muskoka, where Carol had just completed another wonderful summer. Many fun times were had at Bala by family and friends, and Carol always welcomed you with open arms as part of her family. She always put everyone else's needs before her own. Carol put her heart and soul into her family. She was awarded the Pro Ecclesia Medal by his Holiness Pope John Paul II in a special ceremony in Toronto in 1985 by the late G. Emmett Cardinal Carter. This award was created to be conferred upon laymen and women in recognition of meritorious service in the Church and Pontiff. A special thanks to Carol's daughter Joy Ann and husband Chris for the wonderful care that was shown to Mom during her illness. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Peel' Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga (Hwy 10 N of QEW) from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Christopher's Church, 1171 Clarkson Rd., Mississauga, on Saturday, November 24th 2007 at 11 o'clock. Interment St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Donations of remembrance can be made to the Lillian Parsons Bursary Fund, c/o Oakville Trafalgar Hospital, 327 Reynolds Street, Oakville, ON L6H 3L7.