Carolin's New Hobby

The lovely summer of 2004 came to an abrupt end when Carolin was diagnosed with cancer. What follows are the random thoughts and experiences of the Camerons as Carolin fights back.

Monday, March 05, 2007

Obit



Carolin Fay Cameron

On Saturday, March 3, 2007 at the age of 39 years, our sister, friend and guiding light ended her fierce battle with cancer.

Carolin was born in Edmonton, AB in June 19, 1967, growing up with her father John, her mother Linda and her sister Jolynn. She enjoyed a wonderful life in Edmonton. She attended Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and became an accountant, a profession that suited her love of details. She spent many years working for Interprovincial Pipe Lines/Enbridge, where she and Sandy met. Their daughter Jessica was born in Calgary in 1998. Carolin lived her life the way she wanted to live it. She was very active but her passion was for scrapbooking. She was beloved by many and was one of the most determined and positive people we will ever know. We will miss her resounding spirit and her sharp sense of humour.

Carolin is survived by her husband Sandy Cameron; daughter Jessica Cameron; father John Hebein and his wife Gail, of Edmonton; and her sister Jolynn Rodriguez, of San Francisco. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins in Canada, the United States, Austria and Switzerland. Carolin was predeceased by her mother Linda Hebein. Carolin was surrounded by her wonderful friends and neighbours: Colette, Karen, Julie, Max, Michelle and a host of others. Thank you for your constant care, concern, insights, and love. The family would like also to thank Dr. Nancy McPhee, Dr. Marc Webster and the staff of the Tom Baker Cancer Centre for the outstanding care given to Carolin during her illness.

Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter's Catholic Church (541 Silvergrove Drive N.W.) on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. Graveside Service to follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. Forward condolences through carolin.blogspot.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alberta Breast Cancer Foundation (supporting participants in the Weekend to End Breast Cancer, www.endcancer.ca), 13160 - 118 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5L 2L5.

Arrangements

Carolin's funeral will be Thursday March 8 at 1:30 pm at St. Peters Church in Calgary (541 Silvergrove Drive NW). Graveside Service to follow at Queens Park Cemetery. After that there will be an informal reception back at the church. Best guess is that it will be done by 4:30-5PM. These details and more will appear in the obituary that will run in Calgary and Edmonton papers starting tomorrow.(Late note - Edmonton's cut-off was missed. It'll appear on Wednesday.)



People are encouraged to write their remembrances of Carolin and comments in this blog.

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Carolin's pain is gone (update 1)

Carolin passed away last night at the hospice while a neighbour was reading to her.

Reflecting on her recent experiences, I'm most impressed by her determination that her condition was not going to stop her from doing what she thought she should do. She shared Singapore and cruising with her daughter despite more conservative advice. She was front and center with her binoculars watching Jess snowboard on Sundays despite failing eyesight and a wheelchair. She refused to complain.

We are aiming for a Catholic Service on Thursday March 8 in the afternoon in Calgary.