Barbara June Elizabeth (Power) Carroll
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Sydney
Passed on: February 19th, 2016
Barbara Carroll passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.
Loved by many, she touched all of our hearts. Barbara was born in Sydney, N.S., the only daughter of the late Oscar and Irene Power.
Barbara is survived by her husband Keith; sons, Mark (Debbie), Truro, N.S., David (Marianne), Winnipeg, Man., Glen (Cora), Winnipeg, Man., Stephen (Nancy), Toronto, Ont. Survived by brothers, Gord and Jim.
Predeceased by brothers Ernie, Victor and Norman.
Barbara had 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Barbara’s life’s work was caring for her family and her devotion shows in her sons lives. Through the years Barbara and Keith moved around the country because of Keith’s work in the armed forces. They lived in Metz France, Val’Dor, Que., Kingston, Ont, Truro, N.S., Sackville ,N.B. and finally settled in Sydney. Her selfless ability to love will be remembered always. She never spoke unkindly of anyone. Her family all lived away but they always close to her heart.
A celebration of the life of Barbara June Elizabeth Carroll will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Reception to follow.
