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Dr. Carol Ann MATUSICKY Ph.D.
Dr. Carol Ann MATUSICKY Ph.D.
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Carol MATUSICKY Obituary
(nee Storrow)
Carol Ann Matusicky born April 7, 1941 in Vancouver, British Columbia, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2014 at her home in Burnaby in the loving care and comfort of family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Leo, children Catherine and Joey, and grandchildren Molly and Jack; brother Marvin, sister Mary and their families. After a lengthy battle with ALS, Carol left everyone she touched with a legacy of courage, compassion and beauty. Her tireless commitment and drive in her career with BC Council for Families, along with numerous boards, social agencies and foundations is a testament to her genuine passion for life and the good will of the human spirit. Her selfless and unconditional devotion to her family, work and friends alike will always be remembered and cherished. Carol was truly a woman of distinction who inspired and brought joy to everyone around her. She will be deeply missed and forever admired. Please join us for services at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church at 1450 Delta Avenue in Burnaby at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 12. Reception to follow.
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Kelly Lamanes
June 11, 2015
Carol touched my life by showing me love when I felt so unlovable...she will always hold a very special place in my heart. Leo, Cathy and Joey you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jyan Nath
March 11, 2015
Carol was an amazing person whose life has touched many families. It was my great privilege to know her through BC Council for the Family.
My heartfelt sympathies to go her family.
February 9, 2015
Carol's mentorship and belief in my abilities elevated me to the peak of my career. Her dedication to her family and to her work on behalf of families in BC was exemplary. She was the most ethical and proactive person I ever met or worked with. Leo, Kathy, Joey and your families will miss her dearly and you have all been in my thoughts. Sincerely Shirley J. Sterlinger
December 16, 2014
Dear Leo and family,
I am so shocked and heart heavy to receive the news of Carol's death as I didn't know of her illness. She and I were counterparts in the family relations field. She at the BC Council for the Family and I at National Council on Family Relations. We shared so many experiences and discussions as well as travels together! Most memorably was our trip to Taiwan to do a workshop and our work with the International Union of Family Organizations. She was a valuable member of the NCFR Board. I so admired her calm, gracious and wise manner and her love and devotion to you and the family, as well as her great joy when the grandchildren arrived. She will be missed but not forgotten, as she left such a rich legacy for all. With sympathy & prayer, Mary Jo Czaplewski
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Joe and Rosemary Rogers
December 14, 2014
Dear Leo and family,
When I reflect on my career in education I think about the teachers who inspired me. Sister Carol Joseph was my grade 5 teacher at OLPH in Vancouver. She was a caring, thoughtful, supportive educator who helped me believe I was a capable learner.
Carol leaves a legacy of valuing and nurturing every child that all teachers hope to emulate.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Cheryl Jeffs
December 13, 2014
Dear Leo, Cathy, Joey and your families. A big bouquet of yellow roses and a whole album of Neil Diamond tunes in tribute to Carol. My eyes are ‘sweaty' today as I think of Carol and my heart is heavy, and at the same time I am so grateful to have known such an amazing woman. I was in awe of Carol's unconditional love for Leo, Cathy and Joey, and her grandchildren. Her leadership, mentorship and friendship have guided me since first meeting Carol in 1988. I will cherish her memory, remember her grace and dignity and value her teachings. I wish all of your peace and comfort. Love to you all.
Burnaby Babes at Troll's
Susan Papadionissiou
December 13, 2014
Carol, You will always be our Burnaby Babe. Susan, Darlene, Jeanne, Leza, Patrice
Carlos and Gail Freire
December 12, 2014
Dear Leo,
Our heartfelt condolences. The many wonderful testimonials say all that is needed to be said about Carol. Be assured of our prayerful support at this time.
Wayne M.
December 12, 2014
What a fine person. So many lives made better by her. Including mine. My sympathies to Leo and Carol's family.
Joanne Tinaburri nee Lemme
December 12, 2014
I wish to extend my sincere condolence to her family and the Storrow family. Even though we have drifted apart throughout the years, after living across the street in our youth, it is sad to hear that Carol died. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to all.
Sister Margaret Coppenrath
December 12, 2014
Carol was a bright light in our world. Her light shines on in the lives of all she knew and helped along the way. We were blessed to have had Carol among us. My condolences to Leo, Catherine and Joey.
Kim Lockhart
December 12, 2014
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children, to leave the world a better place, to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived, this is to have succeeded.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
That was our Carole. She will be dearly missed and always fondly remembered. I am so grateful for the friendship and love she brought to my life and to so many others.
Mary Kenney
December 12, 2014
Our 5 years together at MSV in Halifax "cemented" a life-long friendship among us over all these years. Whether Sisters of Chrity or Ex-Members,we have prided ourselves on our "indestructible connection" and Carol was so much a part of this and so loved. We will miss her dearly.
Diana Elliott
December 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Carol's family and friends... I have so much admiration and respect for a wonderful colleague who I looked up to as a champion, leader and mentor... I have a wonderful photo of her and will always appreciate the times I got to work with her and the many times our paths crossed working for children and families...
Katalin Camara
December 11, 2014
Carol has touched my heart at so many levels over the years I had known her. She was kind, caring, passionate, supportive and understanding with a smile on her face that did not leave her even during her sickness. Leo, condolences to you and your family.
She is at a better place now. God bless all of you. Leo, Oszinte Részvétem! Isten vigyázzon Rád és adjon neked békét!
Marie LaBollita, SC
December 11, 2014
The beauty and goodness of Carol's life will continue to live my heart forever.
Her rich legacy are all of us who were touched by her gracious presence and love. May the blessing of her life bring comfort to you, her dear family, and to all who knew and loved her.
Our band will miss her deeply! May she be warmly welcomed into the heart of our gracious God.
Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond
December 11, 2014
Carol was a role model for me and an inspiration. She believed in the strengths of children and families. Without her leadership, kindness and commitment to a society of love and understanding for all families, we wouldn't dare to have built many excellent services for families that offered support and not judgment in times of struggle. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. I send my appreciation and prayers to her family at this sad time.
Bill Scott
December 11, 2014
Carol was one of the most genuine, kind and caring people I ever had the privilege to meet. While our paths only crossed occasionally, every time we reconnected she made me feel like a long lost friend. She has left us far too soon and she has left a legacy few can equal. To her family, my condolences for your loss.
Jim Wright
December 11, 2014
Leo, in deep condolence, I'm also grateful that Carol brought you north to teach and together help us here be better. Carol kindly welcomed some of us, your VC faculty colleagues, into your home about 38 years ago. Since then I was happy to sometimes meet her in her family-wellness role and read about its success. It's great and so fitting that her personal family was there with Carol in her time of need. Best wishes always.
Susan Foster
December 11, 2014
I feel lucky and blessed to have had Carol as a mentor. What a pioneer she was and I admired her so. It was a gift to work with her. I know she is no longer suffering and for that I am thankful. She was a very special person and I will remember her fondly, always. My deepest condolences to her family.
Renata Aebi
December 11, 2014
A life well lived. A legacy of kindness and good will. Intelligence and grace.
Jennifer Charlesworth
December 11, 2014
Carol stands out for her unwavering dedication to the well being of children and families, her grace (no matter what was coming at her), and her positivism. Whenever we met, her loving presence, kindness and sharp mind just made my day that much better. To her family, whom she adored: thank you for sharing your life partner, mother and grandmother with all of us.
Adrienne Montani
December 11, 2014
Dear Leo and Family,
From all of us here at First Call: BC Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, our deepest sympathy for your loss of Carol. She gave so much of herself for so many years to make BC and Canada a better place for children and families. Her contributions made a difference and helped inspire many who will continue to advocate for the goals she was so committed to.
Gordon Miller
December 11, 2014
I only met her once but she made an positive impact. Her outlook on life was refreshing.
Shairose Jinnah
December 11, 2014
Carol was a genuine champion for great causes and an exemplary role model for many....she will be missed
Craig Meredith
December 11, 2014
John Wesley described Carol's spirit of generosity perfectly.
"Do all the good you can,
By all means you can,
In all ways you can,
To all people you can,
As long as ever you can."
Your spirit will be missed by all of us.
Laurie Birdsall
December 11, 2014
Carol was a true champion for children, youth and families and a wonderful, kind and friendly woman. I will miss her greatly.
David Young
December 11, 2014
Carol was a wonderful friend and a compassionate champion for children and families. She will always have a place in my heart and my soul. Like so many others I will miss her smile, her laughter, her intellect and wisdom. Rest well my friend.
Alan Mirabelli
December 11, 2014
At the core Carol was love. To be in her company was to know joy . To engage with her meant that you would be challenged to be the best that you can be. She inspired and was grace itself.
I cherish her memory - she was a gift in my life. Today I am sad and in time her memory will bring back the smiles.
To Leo, Catherine and Joey my prayers are with you.
Alan
Dana and Valentina Brynelsen
December 10, 2014
Valentina and I loved Carol and we will miss her terribly. She was the dearest friend. We know how hard this is for us and can only imagine how hard this is for Leo, Cathy, Joey, Molly and Jack and our thoughts and prayers are with you. She was the very best example of how a human life should be lived, we are so lucky to have had her as long as we did.
Jinny Hayes
December 10, 2014
Leo, Catherine, and Joey - my heart goes out to you. Your wife/Mum inspired so many, me included. An exemplary "citizen of the world" and contributor to community, she touched my life in ways I may never fully know - as she did for so many others. Your loss must seem unbearable. MY love to you to help sustain you in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Last day of our cruise together 2013
Donna Miller
December 10, 2014
My hat goes off to Leo, Cathy, Joey, her sister Mary and brother Marvin for all the love, devotion and care given to Carol during her illness. Carol and my friendship goes back in time to when we were both 4 years old and since we have been true "soul sisters". I will miss her desperately, but know she is in a better place--free of the scourge of ALS. She was always so committed to the well-being of others. We all loved her so much.
Rosemarie Sampson
December 10, 2014
I have known Carol since 1958 when we were in Halifax with the Sisters of Charity until we were "missioned" in 1963. The next time we met was when we were both in graduate school when friends of mine ventured forth from Catholic U. in Washington, DC to Minnesota and stopped in South Bend to visit Carol. Leo you must have been there then. We next met when Carol taught in the Family Institute at the Mount where I taught. Our "band" has a very special bond. Carol's coming from Vancouver for reunions surely attests to that. We loved her!
Carol was a very special person-always positive, organized and thoughtful as so many testimonials will say
Sheila Nyhan
December 10, 2014
MY sincere sympathy to Leo and children. What a wonderful woman, Carol was. Although I just saw her for reunions, she will always leave happy memories for us to think of. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ian Mass
December 10, 2014
Carol was a wise, caring and wonderful mentor and leader. We will all miss her.
Jeanne Fike
December 10, 2014
Dear Carol, We are celebrating YOU! Celebrating your life, the wonderful friendship we all enjoyed --the good times, the love, laughter and tears! We promise to invite Leo, Cathy & Joey to our future playdates and will keep the candle burning with a special place set for you too! We know you're in a beautiful place now....another Angel in Heaven to watch over us all. You will be remembered, always, for your generous spirit, your good works and for being our beloved friend! Jeanne, Al and The Burnaby Babes - Leza, Darlene, Susan and Patrice
December 10, 2014
We love you Carol! We are celebrating YOU! For being our friend, our colleague, our playmate! We are remembering so many happy times, lots of laughs and great antics together with the "Raging Granny Wanna-be's" !! Thanks for all the good times, all the good works, for making the world a better place! We promise to invite Leo, Cathy and Joey to our future playdates and expect you to be with us in spirit...always! We know you're in a beautiful place now, dear friend! Another Angel in Heaven, for all of us! Love you forever, Jeanne, Al & The Burnaby Babes! Susan, Leza, Darlene and Patrice! xo
Sister Mary Christine McDonald
December 10, 2014
What a wonderful person to have known over so many years. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those who knew her. Rest in peace, Carol. Sister Mary Christine McDonald.
Sister Jeanne Cottreau
December 10, 2014
My sincere sympathy to Carol's family, husband Leo and children Catherine and Joey.
I remember her as a refined, beautiful, intelligent woman.
Jonathan Oldman
December 10, 2014
Heartfelt condolences to Leo and family from everyone at The Bloom Group. Carol was a leader, mentor, and friend to many here. She will be deeply missed - though her impact throughout the community will shine on.
Michel Pouliot
December 10, 2014
My condolences to Leo and family. Carol was a special person who made incredible contributions. She made our world a better place.
Jenny Cleathero
December 10, 2014
Carol was a very special person in my life as a mentor and friend in good and hard times. I shall miss her gentle spirit, her genuine compassion and her commitment to make the world a better place. In her words " it doesn't have to be this way."
My thoughts are with her family at this difficult time.
Mary Alice and David Mirhady
December 10, 2014
Our condolences to Leo and family. We are unable to make the funeral but will make a donation in Carol's honor to ALS research.
Heather Clarke
December 9, 2014
Dear Leo and Family.....my sincere condolences...what a wonderfully caring, intelligent, compassionate and thoughtful woman the world has lost. She will be sadly missed but gratefully remembered by everyone she touched - whether or not she knew she did. Our work together at BCCF and prior and after are treasured times for me. She inspired and encouraged me and those who cared or should care for all peoples of the world, but especially those who were less fortunate. Through her graciousness, persistence, knowledge and personal and professional experience she helped make the world a better place! I will miss her
Susan Papadionissiou
December 9, 2014
Leo, Cathy, Joey, our hearts are broken. Carol was such a part of my life throughout the years, as a mentor, advisor, colleague, a friend and a Burnaby Babe. She inspired hope even in difficult times, and always with kindness and respect of others. We have been privileged to know her and her family. We share your grief. God bless,
Barbara L Graham
December 8, 2014
My thoughts are with Carols entire family, especially Leo whom she spoke of with such love and admiration. Carol and I spent more than 7years together working with the BC Council for Families and in that time I never saw her waiver in her determination to make our province the best it could be for families and children. I learned a great deal from her and will always remember her huge smile and welcome heart. She will be dearly missed.
Carol Munro
December 8, 2014
Condolences to Carol's family and friends. As a colleague over the years, I was always struck by Carol's dedication to the family and her leadership in working to research and create systems that ensure that parents are supported to be the best they can be. I will remember her gentle, firm and well-informed guidance.
Carol Munro
Leslie Welin
December 7, 2014
It has been a privilege to have been a colleague of Carol's. Over her lifetime, Carol was able to reach out to a vast network of people to focus on children and families and to make a difference in their lives.
My sincere condolences to Leo, Carol's family and friends.
Marlene Kelly
December 7, 2014
My condolences to Leo, Carol's family and friends.
As a former classmate at Notre Dame I'll remember Carol for the kind, considerate person she has always been. It was a privilege to know her.
She is to be admired for handling ALS with such dignity and grace. May she rest peacefully.
With Love,
Jeff Hegarty
December 7, 2014
Carol & I dated a few times in Gr 11@ND. I went to the Seminary and she went to the Convent. 3yrs ago we started to e-mail and met in Wpg for a drink in June 2013. I'm so happy we finally met. She was one of my favourite's; Cheerful, happy, personal & nice to everyone which she duplicated in her work life. What a Legacy she left.Leo, I'm so sorry for your loss. She was 1st class all the way. My prayers & best wishes to you, your 2 kids and grandkids. I will miss our e-mails & her sweaty eyes!
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