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Carole Caniford Obituary
April 14, 1942 ~ August 28, 2018
Youngsville
Carole Lee Caniford passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Carole had been living a life of retirement since retiring from WakeMed as a nurse for over 40 years. Carole received her nursing degree at James Madison University in Virginia where she was born. Carole was an avid lover of animals especially horses and dogs. She trained and showed horses for a number of years winning many awards throughout those years. Many knew Carole as a wonderful cook as well as canner of a variety of fruits and vegetables. Friends often would say she should have a show fondly named "Canning with Caniford". Carole loved her yard filled with fruit trees, she loved her friends and she especially loved the beach.
Carole was predeceased by her good friend Judy. She is survived by her mother, Harriett. Carole was one of the most honest and direct people on earth and you clearly knew if you were her friend. You knew more if you were not. Our friend will be greatly missed.
A service will be held at11:00 a.m Saturday, September 8th at Bright Funeral Home 405 S. Main St. Wake Forest, followed immediately by a celebration of her life at Pat Murnane's Restaurant in Wake Forest. As Carole would leave us with "No Foam".
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in her name would make her smile.
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Marla Wait
November 12, 2020
Carole was my first horseback riding instructor in 1972-73. She taught me to ride Western and English styles. I brought my own horse to board at her stables, Spendthrift Stables on Six Forks Rd. in Raleigh, NC and she helped me to train my horse. Carole was a very kind and intelligent teacher. She gave me so much. She nurtured my love of horses and riding. She was the leader of our 4-H group and took us to horse shows as well. She absolutely loved animals and her own favorite horses at the time I knew her were her Morgan horses, Musicalle and Squire.
Patricia Lynch
December 4, 2018
Carol shared her love of horses with me and encouraged me to never give up my wish to have one of my own. I think she would be happy that I finally got one when I turned 60. May she rest in peace.
Patricia Lynch
December 4, 2018
I remember Carol's wonderful smile. Whenever she visited her mother and I had an opportunity to see her she encouraged me to pursue my interest in horses. I hope she knows I finally got one when I turned 60. I think she would be happy about that. May she rest in peace.
Katherine Nelson
December 4, 2018
Sad to learn of Carole's passing. May she rest in Peace.
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