CARROLL, Laurie Earl "Chick" – Laurie Earl "Chick" Carroll, 80, of Edmonton, passed away on January 10, 2012 after a short hospital stay. Laurie was born on May 5, 1931 to Lawrence Carroll and Katherine (Carter) Carroll of Bouctouche, New Brunswick and grew up in a large, close family. He headed west as a young man, eventually settling in Edmonton, where he was a long-time employee of the Edmonton Catholic School Board until his retirement. He was an accomplished folk artist and his wooden carvings are exhibited at the Royal Alberta Museum. Laurie is survived by his children, Richard (Medicine Hat), Carolyn (Edmonton) and Brian (Edmonton), four grandchildren: Matthew, Jeffrey, David, and Timothy, sisters Eileen Chewter (Oakville, ON) and Maureen Kirkpatrick (Burlington, ON), and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings Howard, Raymond, Robert, Ronald, Jack, his twin Richard, Lucy, Jean, and Pat.
Cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church at 12810 111 Ave. NW on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow at noon at the Meadowcroft Seniors’ Residence at 11445 135 Street, Edmonton, where Laurie lived and had many friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.