It is with great sadness that the family of the late Nicky Carlson announce her passing on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 at Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 57 years. She leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories: her husband of 38 years, Jack; her sons: Michael (special friend Alison) and Robert; her granddaughter, Julianna Brinston (Heather); her sisters: Anne Sharples (Bob), Jennifer Perry (Gerald); sisters-in-law: Judy Butler (Kevin), Barbara Carlson (Jim), Georgina Henderson (David), Dolores Carlson; brothers-in-law: Brian Carlson (Bea) and Michael Carlson (France), numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and special friends: the Sheahans, Father Barry and many other friends and colleagues too numerous to mention. Nicky was predeceased by her father, George (1985); her mother, Elizabeth Bell (1988); and brother, Richard (2001). Nicky will be remembered always for her kindness and concern for others so evident in both her family and professional life at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College. Nicky faced life with tremendous humor, calmness and grace. Friends may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 4 St. Mark’s Avenue on Thursday from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 24th at 10:30 a.m. from The Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue, with Father Barry Meehan S.J. officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family guest book may be signed or a memorial donation may be made through our website www.fillatre.ca.