To all of Carol’s family we send our sincere sympathy at this sad and difficult time. Our family has known Carol for decades – my parents, Fred and Betty Tilley through lawn bowling, myself and 3 of my children as our beloved piano teacher, as organist at my wedding and years later at my daughter’s wedding. Her incredible talents were shared and enjoyed by so many throughout her lifetime and she will be remembered with great fondness by our family. May she rest in peace and may you find comfort knowing she has left an amazing legacy.

A true friend and bowling partner Carol and Maureen were Canadien Champions and we are going to miss her so much we have lots of memories when we were opponents she gave us a tough time win or lose she was a true sport. Love you Maureen and Bill Rest In Peace

Les and I are sending our condolences on the loss of Carol. A few weeks ago she sat down at the piano at Huronview and played many lovely tunes without hesitation dad and I really enjoyed it along with many others. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Let the memories flow and be shared

My deepest condolences to the family. May you RIP Carol. ⚘️

May your mom rest in peace. My deepest condolences to all of you at this difficult time. Carol sure left you all with wonderful memories to cherish.

Brad, Leanne, Megan, Lauren and Ashley, thinking of you all. 💔. Love from The Boyd’s.

So very sorry to learn if the death if your beautiful, talented mother. I knew her years ago in Seaforth and we enjoyed some lovely times together. Praying she did not suffer and that you find peace and comfort in the knowledge that she loved you all so much.
Rev. Sheila Macgregor

We would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Carter family. Carol touched many people with her love of music and calm gentle personality

Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. Carol will always be remembered for her kindness to everyone, her love of family and her amazing musical talents.

Most sincerely,
Bill & Heather McMillan

Our heartfelt condolences to Carol’s entire family. May she rest in peace

Joan and I always enjoyed being with Carol. I loved getting piano lessons from her and we had a ton of laughs. She helped me reach the goal of playing Piano Man! Our sympathy to her family and many friends. We are in Halifax so hugs from here.

Condolences to the Carter family

Dear Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Our deepest sympathies to the Carter family. May Carol rest in peace.

Paul and I were very sorry to hear about Carol’s recent death. Paul, as well as both of our children were all Carol’s piano students, and I recall attending piano recitals over the years. Carol left a musical legacy that will be remembered in the Seaforth and area community.

My sympathies to the extended Carter family on the loss of Carol. I was privileged to take piano lessons from Carol for a number of years until her retirement. She will be missed by many.

My sincere condolences to Carol’s family, she will be greatly missed. Carol brought music alive for much of Seaforth’s population and she will be fondly remembered by many.

To all the Carter family, I send my condolences, Carol was a talented lady, may she rest in peace, my thoughts and prayers are with you, 🙏

Our heartfelt condolences to you and all the family.
Gordon & Irma Pryce

Our condolences to the Carter family. Cherish all your memories.

Sincerest Sympathies to the Family on the passing of Carol

Sorry to hear this news,Carol was such a talented lady,Her music was her life She taught piano to my granddaughter ,She was loved by everyone,will be missed!
E&L

My sympathies to Carol’s family on her passing. She was one of the best pianists around and enjoyed sharing her love of music with everyone.

Our condolences at the loss of your Mother, Carol. She was a wonderful lady and I enjoyed our small chats at the nursing home. I will miss her smiles and the beautiful music she played. She touched a lot of hearts throughout the years and may her memories carry your family through these tough times.

Carol taught my girls piano from age 6 into their late teens. Every Tuesday they went for a lesson. She taught for 30 mins and built in 15 mins to chat. She was a phenomenal pianist and teacher.
She was like a second grandma in childhood, a constant in their lives for many, many years. Sydney said she learned so much at her piano bench, and not just about piano but mostly about how to have fun in life. She had themes for every holiday. Coloured pencils and decorations and music pieces to match. She got the girls in the spirit each time they visited her.

One of the important life lessons they learned in piano from her is to keep going with things, that a difficult piece gets easier with time. Hopefully this is true with your loss as well. Hopefully it will get easier with time. We will forever think of Carol when we hear Music box dancer see Halloween decorations, sticky notes, paper clips and rosebuds. We will remember the memory of her little orange car bombing down the road off to find another sale or have coffee with Audrey.
What a gift she has been. Her music will play on. Thank you for the music Carol! 🎶 Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to you Julie and family. I remember well the times she came into the manor to entertain the residents .

Carol was my lifelong friend and duo piano partner.
With this in mind i feel I must also comment on Carol’s career as a performer which is a very different and rewarding part of her Life
We started out together in festival competition but quickly moved into the realm of stage performance. We performed in Seaforth in the first instance but quickly moved to bigger venues in Montreal’s Victoria Hall and The Study in Montreal. In April of 1979 we were invited to perform in Nassau Bahamas at the
Auditorium of Nassau Civic Ballet under the Patronage of Lady Caroline Butler.
In January of 1982. I invited Carol to perform with me in Trinidad WI in a light Classical concert featuring The Love Movement ( professional local choir ) the Samaroo Jets Steel Orchestra and two nine foot grand pianos. Carol later told me it was the highlight of her career.
For Carol and Myself this life of performance was what stimulated us to acheive the excellence which propelled our careers forward.
Thank you Carol for being a part of the wonderful fulfilling career we both loved and shared. You will be in my heart forever.

Our deepest condolences to all of the Carter families in the loss of Carol. May she rest in peace. She has left a legacy of music and friendship that was enjoyed by so many of us who knew her.

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Carol’s family. With her incredible musical talent, she inspired countless individuals to sing and play. Many Saturday and Sunday mornings we practiced or performed together at First Presbyterian Church during our childhood. So many fun times with the Carter’s at their home. She was always full of smiles and kindness towards everyone. Sending hugs to all.

Our sincere condolences to the Carter
family on the loss of Carol. She was a great gifted lady. May she rest in peace.

No one could play the church organ like Carol. Her talent was beyond measure. Please know that we are thinking of your family as you say goodbye to your mom. She will always be a treasured memory for each of you.

My heartfelt condolences to the families. Share many wonderful memories with heart and song

We remember Carol for her amazing musical talent. She was a long time friend

I can safely say that having lessons with Carol were a bright cornerstone of my childhood. Skipping recess to head down the stairs behind the gymnasium at Seaforth Public School to her little piano studio setup was something I looked forward to every week— and would continue to take lessons with her for a whole decade of my life. We had such fun conversations and always something to laugh about, from telling me about her lawn bowling competitions to expanding her musical knowledge by learning the bagpipes, she seemed to always be doing something that brought her joy. I vividly remember her decorations and themed outfits throughout the seasons, always so fun and vibrant… she teased me for years that once, when I was young, I earnestly asked if one of her Christmas earrings were tiny gift bows she had stuck on her ears. She made sure to always wear the same earrings when I had my lessons with her every Christmas after. She had such a contagious laugh and it felt so easy to chat the time away, we’d often have to catch ourselves and make sure we actually got to the lesson too.

I count myself so fortunate to have been able to know her for so many years as her student, and a friend. She also gave me a priceless gift in the music she shared and the skills she taught to me and so many others. I believe it is truly a wonderful thing to think about how her presence will be still felt by so many years from now through that sharing of her knowledge and passion for piano and all music. Her gift was not just in the beautiful pieces she performed, but in sharing those talents with others, encouraging any and all to participate, connecting so many of us through it. Just as the pieces we would play together were from composers of many eras past, I know that there will be many generations of musicians to come who will have Carol to thank for being such a patient teacher, and passing along her gifts to so many in our community.

My deepest sympathies to all those who knew Carol. No words will do justice to express the impact one person can have on our lives.

My condolences to all Carol’s family and friends. She went to SHDHS with me and she played at my wedding in 1966. Lovely memories.

Our sincere sympathy to the Carter family
Carol was such a great talent.. she played for me on numerous occasions and also for my nieces, Lori and Lisa. She could make a piano or organ come alive.. I am sure she will be keep on playing in her next life

To Carol’s family
Our sincere sympathy to you.
Thinking of you

Cub & Joanne

Sincerely sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady Carol. And to all the Carter family may they know she is at peace RIP CAROL

Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families

To Carol’s family and many friends my sincere sympathy. I cannot believe she was 81! Carol seemed to be a part of our community fabric. Many years ago while coaching ringette our association put on a fashion show to raise money for this “new” sport. The show was a huge success and I remember hearing from the big wedding store that sent models and clothes from London that our background piano music was the best they had ever heard. Carol and Marg Whitmore had shared those piano duties. I always remembered that compliment and was reminded of the treasures we have and sometimes take for granted. Carol touched many lives and we are all the better because of this.

Please accept my condolences to all of the Carter family

We extend our condolences to the Carter families. Enjoyed lawn bowling with Carol .Such a pleasant smile and love to chat. John and Rose

My sincere sympathy to the family of Carol she was one wonderful ldy and I loved taking her to the Harmony Kings christmas dinner and dance. She certainly will be missed by amny people whom really enjoyed her musical talents

Sorry to hear of Carol passing, my condolences. She was such a lovely person. Met her at dances.

Sorry to hear of your mother’s passing Brad. Our condolences to you, Leanne and your family.

My first and only piano teacher. She was always there for the Henderson family in times of celebration and in times of sorry. Rest in peace Carol.

My deepest sympathy to the Carter family.
I got to know Carol while she was a resident at Goderich Place.
She was a lovely lady and a good friend to my mom. I always enjoyed listening to her play piano when visiting.

Our heartfelt condolences to Carol’s family. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort and peace. Carol touched many lives thru her beautiful music
Pete and Tammy Martene

Our deepest condolences to the Carter family. A very talented lady and big part of the community. May she rest in eternal peace.

Joanne, Janice, Brad & Leanne, & Julie & Family
What can I say of my best friend of 60+ years. The get togethers, the dances, the ringette games, hockey games, etc., and not to mention some heartaches along the way. You were a true friend Carol. Was so glad that I got a last hug & a good game of bingo at Huronview before you passed 2 weeks later. What a shock.
Will remember Carol’s laugh & smile forever. Keep that piano hopping Carol.
Our deepest sympathy to all of you.
Lois & Ken

Joanne, Janice, Brad, Julie and family.

My condolences on the loss of Carol. I have so many fond memories sitting beside her on the bench either chatting, soaking up her music knowledge or finally mastering a recital solo or a tricky duet with her. Her signature playing style left an indelible mark whether she was at the piano or the organ (and the anticipation of her pulling out all those stops or playing the bells!). May you find solace in her music and recordings, and may your fond memories with her bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Bonnie (Bannerman) Henson

So sorry for your loss. What a gift she was to the community.

Carol was such a joyful and inspiring presence in our lives. She taught all three of us McQuaid sisters piano and theory with patience, enthusiasm, and genuine care. Her lessons were never just about notes and rhythms — they were about discovering the joy of music. She made theory fun and believed in our abilities even when we doubted ourselves. The end-of-year recitals were always a highlight; we were mesmerized watching Carol perform her own solo or play a duet with a student. We have fond memories of her traveling with us to the Western Fair to accompany our violin competitions — always smiling, encouraging, and steady at the piano. The piano truly was her breath; music flowed from her so naturally. Her influence helped shape not only our musical paths but also our lifelong love of music. We will always remember her warmth, talent, and the beautiful way she shared her gift.

Our Deepest Sympathy to Carol’s Family on her passing we want you all to know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time sending hugs to you all . She always smiled when we see her on the street when she was in town . RIP CAROL !!!!! You will be missed .

She played and my husband sang a few times at the home it was beautiful will always be great full and she always smiled a lovely lady

My sincere condolences to Carol’s family.

Carol made a positive impact on countless people in the Seaforth community and beyond. A gifted piano teacher and talented performer, she spread the joy of music everywhere. I remember how fun it was to play duets with her, and how she encouraged me in my pursuit of ‘Flight of the Bumblebee.’

I remember her impressive performances of Chopin pieces, a composer also loved by my grandma. Recitals at the Presbyterian church were an annual tradition that brought many families together.

It wasn’t long ago that I ran into her at Pizza Train, where she was asking about my family members (also her former students). She’s left a profound legacy and will be missed.

We extend our deepest condolences to all Carol’s family. Carol was a lovely, cheery lady. Bill always enjoyed his many chats with Carol, when she taught piano, at Seaforth Public School. May cherished memories help you all through this sad and difficult time. Sincerely Gail and Bill Price

Our sincere condolences to the family of Carol Carter. Her musical talents were enjoyed by so many and left us with wonderful memories.

Carol was a great lawn bowling partner for my mother Edna, who enjoyed their summer tournaments and get togethers. I too was Carol’s piano pupil and am sure she dismayed at my inability to catch on. She never let on though, and I am grateful for her patience. She leaves a wonderful legacy of talent and teaching. Her family must be very proud.

Sincere sympathy to the Carter family, thinking of you all
Treasure the memories

Sincerest condolences to the family. Carol was an excellent piano teacher. My favourite was the stickers she would give me for my sticker book. She will be missed by the community.

Our heartfelt condolences to Carol’s family. Carol will be missed for her wonderful smile and amazing musical talent. Treasure all your wonderful memories.

My sincere condolences to Carol’s family. We were blessed to have her play the organ at my wedding. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

Carol’s tenure as organist at Grace Lutheran Church Mitchell was an absolutely terrific one . She was such a fabulous musician on both organ and piano
May you RIP Carol .
You are sooo missed

Rest in peace CAROL you will be missed thru your gift of music and lawn bowling. Played lawn bowling with her for years and quite a lady. Roy and Cheryl.

Condolences to the Carter family.

Our sincere condolences to Carol’s family. Carol was always a ray of sunshine in the room! Her gift of music she shared with many. She was a kind and generous soul.

…..It is so hard to lose the ones we love.
Our condolences Joanne, Janice, Brad, Julie and all your family.
All those memories of your mom are things to cherish.

Sincere condolences to all of Carol’s family.
I had a wee visit with her about a week ago when I was in to see my Uncle.
She was my neighbour, as well as my piano teacher for many years.

We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Carol. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families at this time.

I met Carol through Ross Ribey at Whitney Ribey Funeral Home, many years ago. She often played the piano for funerals. She was always smiling. At one of the BIA Christmas Dinners, she joined the funeral home staff for the dinner. She generously shared her dessert with me! God blessed her with a most wonderful gift of music, which she so gracefully shared with those around her. To her family and dearest friends, our deepest sympathies.

Joanne, Janice, Brad, Julie and family:

Today will be a difficult day for all. Cherish your memories of Mom and keep them close to your heart. Perhaps your memories will help you through the
difficult days ahead. RIP Carol.

Julie, we were so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Please know that everyone is thinking of you and sending love your way. In honour of your mom, a donation has been made to the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth. We hope it brings some comfort during this difficult time.

The Faddis Team

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have known Carol for many years. She was a lovely lady.
I am not able to come to the funeral.

Our deepest condolences to Brad, Leanne and your entire family. It was an hour to be a part of the celebration of Carols life and to see the pictures and see the stories of her beautiful life. Sending love and Huggs from the Villagers.

I remember Carol’s friendly face at many tournaments,.she was always smiling – she made my day. I so enjoyed seeing her there and chatting with her.
These are the best memories that I will treasure for always.
God bless you Carol!
And be with her family as they move through this time of sharing.

So sorry for your loss, you have our sympathies at this time, rest at peace Carol!

My sincere thoughts and prayers upon hearing of the passing of your mom, Carol. She was always a gracious and positive lady whenever we ran into each other. She was so talented and accomplished in all her passions. A loving mother and grandmother, always proud. Cherish all your memories and may she always be in your hearts.❤️

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Carol shared her God given Gift of music with so many throughout her life.

May she rest in peace.

To All of Carol’s family our sincere sympathy.

I first met Carol many years ago when my sister and I took tap dancing lessons from a Mrs Broderick in Hensall. Carol was more advanced than we were and she was the instructor’s assistant. Those were good times and I am sorry you lost her.
Carol Hunt

My elementary school memories are dotted with Monday nights after school, sitting at the piano in her living room, and trying to wrap my brain around new pieces (and how to get my left hand and right hand to cooperate). “Teaching Little Fingers to Play” – tucked in a zip-up folder, each page covered with stickers – was my introduction to music. I didn’t practice nearly as much as I should have, but Carol was patient… and stern when necessary. “Wipeout” and “Good King Wenceslas” still bring me right back to Carol and her piano. My favourite lessons were when, to give us both a break, she would pull something out of her repertoire and let me watch. Then it was back to dotted quarter notes and “All Cows Eat Grass.”

Thank you for the music. We will all miss you.

My condolences to the Family & Friends of Carol –
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Carol’s passing. I am another piano student and have good memories of having lessons with her. I received my Grade 8 Piano and Grade 2 Theory with her. It was always so nice whenever I would have a chance meeting with her. I send my sympathies and hope that time will help ease your pain.
Rose Workman

Carol’s family:
It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the Passing of Carol. I grew up near Hensall and we attended many functions together, including Girl Guides, Explorers, etc. We were good friends, and I’m truly going to miss her.
Judith