The game of life has come to an end for me! My husband and best friend Rick (2015), and I had 35 wonderful years together and have a date to meet again. I was so blessed to have had two great families the Wood/Hughes’ and the Duckworths. My father John or Woodie as so many people knew him (1994) and my mother Peg (1996) were the most wonderful parents and instilled the love of baseball in me. My brother Murray (2016) and his wife Barbara gave me the most amazing nephew Ted (Daniela) and nieces (Debbie McDonald and Brenda (Jeff Shaw) who, in turn, presented me with fantastic great nephews Colin Wood and Jim Wood and great nieces Allison Wood, Kristina Wood and Ashley McDonald. My uncles and aunts were amazing people to the least. Uncle Chip (2000) and aunt Mary (2000) Hughes; uncle Rosie (2002) and aunt Beatrice (2000) Hughes: uncle Ede (2012 and aunt Lola (2015) Hughes always provided lively entertainment whenever we got together. Oh, the wonderful stories that my many cousins who are left will have to tell! Many thanks to my extended family, the Duckworths, who accepted me as one of their own. My step-children Aaron Duckworth and Teri St. Louis and her children Jade and Beau and her granddaughter Mya, mother-in-law June Taylor (1995), father-in-law Sam Duckworth (2007), sisters and brothers-in-law; Janet (Jim) Sherratt, John (2011) Duckworth, Mary Rainbowe (1995), Bill (Julie) Duckworth, Carol (Pete) Vanderheyden, Patti Duckworth, Peter Duckworth and Paul (Wilma) Duckworth and their families. Not only was I blessed with such loving families, my life was enriched with many friends from my Legion family. Please don’t weep for me, enjoy your memories of me and I hope the majority of them are good. If you wish to make a donation in my memory, please consider the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society of Huron County. A private interment will be held but an open reception at Branch 109, Royal Canadian Legion, 56 Kingston Street, Goderich, Ontario will be held on Saturday August 11 from 1 -4 PM. Until we meet again, Go Tigers, Go Red Wings!
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Derek Moore
I remember working with Carolyn many years ago when I was Br.#134 Mount Forest PRO. She was a wonderful person to talk to and always eager to help and answer my many questions. Carolyn you were a definite asset to the Royal Canadian Legion and you will not be forgotten.
My deepest sympathies go out to all of the Duckworth family.
Derek Moore
Vickie Langlois
Thinking of you all…….Carolyn was a beautiful person, may she Rest In Peace.
Sue Riley
On behalf of the Hensall Legion, Branch 468, we extend our deepest sympathy on the passing of Carolyn.
Jack Frost
I have had the opportunity to know Carolyn and work on many Legion projects. She was a dear friend and will be missed by all.
Jack frost
Rosanna Gautreau
My sincere condolences to the Duckworth and Wood family My prayers and thoughts are with you
Wayne & Gwen Doak
We got to know Carolyn through the Legion and her Husband Rick, she was truly a wonderful person. Carolyn will be greatly missed by so many people as she touch a lot lives especially within the Legion. Your battle is over Carolyn so now you can rest and be with Rick once again. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Until we meet again my Friend
sharon mckeown
On behalf of Ontario Command, I extend condolences to the Family of Comrade Carolyn, on her passing. As the guest before me has written, not surprising Carolyn wrote her own obituary. Though I had met her only a couple of times, I enjoyed reading her many newsletters. Her enjoyment of writing was quite apparent in the articles she included in our Provincial Newsletter. Carolyn set a good example for those who followed. We appreciated the time and effort she put into our newsletter. She will be missed by all who knew her and some who only knew her by the written word. Rest in Peace our Friend.
Sharon McKeown
Ontario Command
Provincial President
Pat & Bill Smith
Thank you Carolyn for your many years of friendship and kindness. We will miss you as will your Legion friends. It was great working with you back in the day. Hope you are at peace now. Always will be remembered
Mike Atkinson
I got to know Carolyn many years ago through the Legion and we have remained close friends ever since she was the most caring person that I ever known always remembering my Birthday with a card and a note, she will be sorely missed by whose life’s she touched, R.I.P. my friend and I am sure the Tigers and Red Wings will miss there dedicated fan also.
Barb Martin
To the Duckworth and Wood family I am so sorry for your loss . Carolyn was a wonderful lady happy and lots of fun. MY sincere condolences and prayers are with you at this time.
June and Ed Pyette
Good friends for so many years, so sorry to hear of your passing Carolyn. You were a dedicated Legionnaire and Life Member remembered kindly by all In the Branch, Zone and District
CarolCi Luiting
I met Carolyn and Rick through the Legion. The nicest, most genuine couple. Rest in peace Carolyn and say hi to Rick for us. Dennis & Carol Luiting.
Nancy and Junior White
To Carolyn’s family..we send our sincere sympathy…….I,Nancy and Carolyn were friends for 60 years and many adventures as teenagers…spent lots of time at her house and she at mine……I am not surprised that she would write her own obituary as that is the kind of girl she was……Rest In Peace Carolyn until we meet again………Cherish your memories…..