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Carole Aikman Obituary
Carole was very outgoing, she was a people person and loved to entertain guests and tell stories. She loved flowers and gardening and loved the mountains.
Carole is survived by her son Andrew Aikman (Sara); brother, Brian Stannard (Kerri); sister, Leslie Sheldon; nephews, Hunter Sheldon, Chandler Sheldon and Zeke Stannard; nieces Princess Chimento and Emily Stannard; friend, Anthony Del Aquila and many other friends and close family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Craig Stannard and Douglas Stannard.
Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the Aikman family.
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