CADDELL, Carole
Diane Age 79, of Dartmouth, and Goshen, Guysborough
County, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022, in St.
Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. She was a daughter
of the late Leo and Hazel (Carroll) Monahan. Carole was a proud
community minded lifelong resident of Dartmouth. She believed in
supporting her community and did so in many roles; as an inaugural
parishioner of the Church of the Holy Spirit and a 50 plus year member
with the Anglican Church Women, representing them by serving many
terms as their President and Secretary. She reached out to her
neighbourhood by canvassing door to door for local charities;
volunteering in Dartmouth School Libraries and making, baking,
serving, and coordinating many ACW tea and sales at the Church of the
Holy Spirit. Carole began her career at the Bank of Montreal in
Dartmouth, and her second career as secretary for Dartmouth School
Libraries and then for the Dartmouth Teachers Centre from where she
retired. Out of all her roles it was friends and family that she held
so close to her. Her most significant role was raising her family; of
which she was so proud. Having had boys herself, when grandchildren
arrived, she wished for one to be a girl, and her wish was granted
with three granddaughters to whom she was the absolute best Grammy.
Carole enjoyed local history, especially relating to Dartmouth and the
Halifax Explosion, puzzles, and knitting, always finding time to
support her children’s activities and groups, from
fundraising to sitting on committees. Carole enjoyed spending summers
at the cottage at Pringles Lake, and later at their house in Goshen
where she loved tending her garden. Carole and Myles faithfully
attended King’s United Church during the summer months. She
also attended their UCW meetings and functions. Activities at the
Goshen Community Centre were always on her list as it was a great
chance to share with her Goshen community. Carole is survived by her
husband, Myles; sons, Bruce (Lisa), Dartmouth; Jeffrey (Carmen), Grand
Desert; grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, and Nora; sisters-in-law, Joan
MacLeod, Shirley Williams, both of Antigonish; several nieces,
nephews, and their families. She was predeceased by brothers-in-law,
Stewart (Lina) Caddell, Bud Williams, and Donnie MacLeod. Funeral
service will be held on Monday, July 4, 2022, at 2 PM, in
King’s United Church, Loch Katrine with Rev. Meredith Marple
officiating. Interment will follow in Goshen Cemetery. Family flowers
only please. Memorial donations may be made to King’s United
Church Memorial Fund, Church of the Holy Spirit, Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Nova Scotia or Canadian Cancer Society. Funeral
arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W.
Giffin Funeral Home Ltd., 17545 Highway 316, Country Harbour. Online
condolences may be made at www.gwgiffin.com.