Passed away on November 18, 2013, age 57, at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Carol was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada on November 29, 1955 to the late Charles and Ethel Smith. She graduated from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1978 and married Garry the following year. In 1980, Carol relocated with Garry to Arizona where she pursued a career in accounting at the corporate headquarters of Ramada Inns, subsequently Aztar Corporation. She became a Certified Public Accountant in 1986 before retiring from Aztar Corporation in 2000 as Director of Corporate Accounting and Reporting. During retirement, Carol enjoyed spending summers at their home in Missoula, Montana and hiking through the forests behind Bisbee, her spirited Welsh terrier. Carol is survived by Garry, her husband of 34 years, sister Joan Smith of St. John’s, brother David Smith (Judy) of Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland, niece Janice Smith, nephew Stephen Smith, and numerous cousins across Canada and North Dakota. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale AZ 85255. In lieu of flowers, Carol expressed a hope for donations to the organization that provided her with much comfort in her final days, Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix AZ 85014 or through their website www.hov.org.