Carole Marie Helene Dobinson
November 1, 2008
April 9, 1958 – October 5, 2008
My beautiful wife Carole slipped softly from my arms into the care of her Lord on Sunday evening. Carole loved to snorkel the reefs off Cozumel, Mexico. A voracious reader, Carole had a weakness for a good “shlocky” murder mystery. She enjoyed kayaking, riding her bike and always celebrated a good score from the second hand clothing shops. A Saturday morning ritual of poached eggs, Heyshire bacon, toast, coffee and juice with the Globe and Mail was our weekly date, not to be missed. Carole faced cancer with hope, grace, determination and dignity for three years, but the disease prevailed and we are heartbroken. Carole’s brothers Martin and Francois will miss their sister very much. A talented freelance journalist, Carole finished her work career with the Fish and Wildlife branch of the Ministry of Environment. Carole suggested not to postpone. Travel to the places you long to see. In relationships, Carole never settled for second-rate friends or second-rate lovers. She aimed to be a first-rate friend and to be present.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Dr. Biberdorf, Dr. McMurtrie, Dr. Anderson and Dr. D. Attwell. Thank you also to the kind nursing staff of floors five and seven at Victoria General hospital. The Palliative Response Team from Victoria Hospice enabled Carole to remain at home where she wanted to be.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Queenswood Centre, 2494 Arbutus Rd., 250-477-3822 on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 1:00 – 3:00. There will be lots of chocolate. If you like, please donate to Victoria Hospice, PRT unit.
We all miss you sweetie and save me a spot, O.K.? Love, David.
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