Carolyn Emily Cunningham

1940 - 2017

Carolyn Emily Cunningham obituary, 1940-2017, Dartmouth, NS

Carolyn Emily Cunningham

1940 - 2017

BORN

1940

DIED

2017

Carolyn Cunningham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 22, 2017.
CUNNINGHAM (Dunbar), Carolyn Emily R.N. - of Dartmouth, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. Born March 24, 1940 in Truro and raised in Lorne, Pictou County, she was the daughter of the late William McRae and Eva Esther (McNutt) Dunbar. She is survived by husband of 55 years, Fred Cunningham; children, Jane (George Stephenson), Rob (Barb), Mike (Lori Harris), and Mary (Andrew Hartlen); grandchildren, Emma and Will Stephenson, Sam and Rachel Cunningham, Jack and Adam Cunningham, and Kismet Hartlen; siblings, Andrea Robertson, Alex (Joan), Alan (Annette), and Donald. She was predeceased by grandson Jacob Hartlen. Carolyn was a graduate of New Glasgow High School (1957) and of the Aberdeen Hospital School of Nursing (1960). She retired from the Grace Maternity Hospital in 1994. Carolyn was a member of Iona Presbyterian Church, a member and past president of the Atlantic Mission Society, member of the Iona Guild, and she served on the board of F.O.O.D. (Margaret's House) in a number of positions, including chair. Donations to F.O.O.D., IWK or charity of your choice. Visitation will be held from 7-9pm on Monday, September 25 in Iona Presbyterian Church. Memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday in Iona Presbyterian Church, 90 Lucien Drive, Dartmouth. Burial will take place in Murrays Point Cemetery, Lower Barney's River at a later date. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com

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September 28, 2017

Finn Rimmer posted to the memorial.

September 28, 2017

Corinne Dixon posted to the memorial.

September 27, 2017

Carla Morris posted to the memorial.

22 Entries

Finn Rimmer

September 28, 2017

Fred, we are so very sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing and our sympathies go out to you and the family. Your classmates from UNB will be sorry to hear the sad news tomorrow afternoon.

Corinne Dixon

September 28, 2017

Dear Rob, Barb and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and happiness in your memories.
Sincere condolences,
Corinne Dixon, BMO

Carla Morris

September 27, 2017

My thoughts and Prayers to Rob and Barb and family. Wishing you lots of love and support during this most difficult time.

September 26, 2017

Very sorry to hear of Carolyn`s Passing. My deepest Sympathy goes out to you Fred & Family. I knew Carolyn from Dartmouth Curling Club and she was a lovely lady

Fran Robinson

Pat Mac Kay

September 26, 2017

Dear Fred & family
I was so sorry to read of Carolyn's passing. Andrea told me that she was ill but I didn't realize how serious.
My family, Jamie, George, Carolyn, Aunt Keddy and I wish to pass on our deepest condolences. We all fondly remember Carolyn from our childhood days in Lorne, either swimming up at the river on hot days (when we had a break from bringing in the hay), having play days or from school.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings from Pat(sy) MacKay
.

September 26, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. She was a patient here at our practice for a very long time, a lovely lady. She will be missed. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Sincerely, Doctors and Staff of Millstone Dental.

Graham Mackenzie

September 26, 2017

Our condolences to Mike, Lori, Jack, Adam and family. I only had the opportunity to meet Carolyn on a few occasions, she was always sweet and generous. Her love for her family was very apparent. Our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Jenn Poursanidis

September 26, 2017

Dear Fred & family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Carolyn. She was such a lovely lady, full of grace and kindness. As a friend of her precious daughter Jane, I am witness to her legacy of compassion & kindness which continues through her children. May your memories of this true gentle woman bring you peace during this most difficult time.

With love,
Jenn Poursanidis

September 26, 2017

To Rob & Family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. We all know how difficult it is to lose our Moms and Dads. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Take Care!

Audrey Wood - Co-worker from BMO St. John's, NL.

September 26, 2017

Dear Fred and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Much love to everyone.
George and Ruth
(Ridgeville, Ontario )

Val Mosher née Ferrier

September 25, 2017

I was saddened to hear this news. My mom, Margaret Ferrier, was a good friend of Carolyn ' s. I remember her well from the many times I took my mom to events at Iona. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Fred. Take care.

Sharon Mallory

September 25, 2017

Our sympathies to Mike, Lori, children and the other members of your family. Although we did not know Carolyn, we understand that she was a remarkable lady who will be missed in many ways.
Please know you are in our prayers.
Rick (Mal) and Sharon Mallory

September 25, 2017

Dear Fred and family, and Andrea. We met Carolyn many many years ago, as small children visiting our Dunbar relatives on top of the hill in Lorne, and Carolyn and Andrea always joined us. This is a difficult time, we are thinking of you at this time and send prayers. Joyce Mingo Pretty; and Audrey Mingo Grantham

Shari Mallory

September 25, 2017

We are thinking of you all during this time. We feel so honoured to have met your mom many years ago. Prayers to Mike, Lori, Jack, Adam and family during this time.
Shari, Rob and Caelan

September 25, 2017

Our condolences from PEI.
Reg and Jill Thompson

Lynn Kearns

September 25, 2017

Dear Fred and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I met Carolyn ten years ago. I liked her immediately. I loved her friendliest, her ready smile, her goodness, her kindness and her love of "Freddie". I always smile when I think of her. Carolyn was a beautiful, gentle lady and I am so fortunate to have met her.

Sent from my iPhone

September 25, 2017

Sending our condolences to Mary, Andrew, Kismet and family. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Friends and Co-Workers - Barb, Myrna, Gayle, Tina, Jen, Sarah, Dennise, Anne Marie and Chelce

Shiela Watson White

September 24, 2017

Dear Fred and all the Family,
We were deeply saddened with the news of dear Carolyn's death. Even tho' we knew it was coming, it is still so very sad when it happens because one always hopes for a miracle. I know she fought the good fight with all of her might. But such a loss you and the family, and all her friends feel now that she has died. I have such good and happy memories of her; he once offered to be my sister just after my only sister had died. Colin sends his condolences. He said he remembers fondly Carolyn's ginger cookies and the fluffy cat who chew on the buttons of his shirts. He was greatly saddened with the news. So very many will be saddened at the loss of this always happy, fun, and comforting friend Please know, Fred, that you and the familt have been our prayers for a long time. We still use her recipe for ski-bum roast. Do take time to mourn.We love you all and know that our God will keep you enclosed in His comforting arms. Blessings to you all. With love, Shiela and John White, Georgetown, On.

Tracy LeBlanc

September 24, 2017

Sending prayers and warm thoughts to you Rob, Barb , Sam and Rach at this very difficult time. May warm memories comfort you all...Hugs Tracy and Hilary

Barbara & Jim (Cunningham)Dobrowolski

September 24, 2017

Love and prayers to Fred and the Cunningham Family.A big loss for you and all of us who knew dear Carolyn.She was such a sweet, fun, and gentle person. Heaven has received a beautiful angel!

September 23, 2017

Dear Carolyn, a nursing classmate of mine, and also a bridesmaid @ my wedding!! We had a lot off fun in training. She was the most soft spoken and sweetest person I ever knew. My sincerest condolences to all the family,and may God hold you in the palm off his hand as you go thru this saddest off times. June

Julie Simpson

September 23, 2017

Sending all our love and deepest sympathy as you deal with the loss of sweet Aunt Carolyn. How lucky I feel to have had her and all of you in my life and the lives of my family. Her amazing energy, infectious laugh and so much more will be deeply missed. Sending peace to each of you as your hearts ache. Much love Jul and family. Xoxoxo

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September 28, 2017

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