Dear Mom,It’s been two weeks since you took your last breaths and I kissed your check and said my final goodbye to you. I know we didn’t agree on what happens to us when we pass but if you are right I know you are in heaven where you can now rest at last. I talked to you about many things in those last few weeks but there are some things that you didn’t know about me that I would like to share with you. When I was very young you told me about the seven wonders of the world. You explained them to me in such a way that I will never forget. But what you didn’t know is that this simple lesson inspired my young mind to look at everything with wonderment and beauty and not take it for granted. One day I oiled a squeaky hinge on our back door and you told me that I was so practical. What you didn’t know is your simple comment made me feel like no task is too small and helped me achieve the work ethic I am so very proud of.Our competitive Jeopardy family suppers as goofy as they were, I will always miss. But what you never knew was it gave me an unquenchable zest for knowledge, from the useless fun facts to the valuable knowledge base that helps me every day. You probably thought it was nothing when you used to wake me in the morning with a cup of tea from the pot that Dad had made you. It was an incredible way to begin my day, and it taught me to appreciate everything people do for you no matter how small.You never knew but I noticed the loving relationship you and Dad had. From the loving glances you shared, the way you always held hands and how you were best friends together. This taught me to put my relationship above all else and treat the incredible woman I have chosen to share this journey, with respect, commitment and endless love.   Lastly and most importantly you never stopped me from asking why. Your understanding and patients to allow me to ask what probably seemed like an endless barrage of questions was worthy of a mother of the year award. What you didn’t know was it was because of your monumental patients that I never stopped seeking answers. This has opened doors and taken me places that I would have never dreamed possible. I have no way to thank you for these gifts that you have given me. I can only hope that you are as proud of the man that I have become as I am to have had you as my Mother. I know you are in a better place and reunited with the love of your life.  I love you and miss you with all my heart, AndyPS: Give Dad a huge hug for me.

We remember both Carol and Chuck fondly.  Henry and Carol, through the school division, and I worked with Chuck (we called him Charlie at Beaver Lumber.)  I also remember their friendship with Norman and Rowena.  A fine family indeed! Eileen and Henry Warkentin

There just isn't enough words to express the love our family has for Carol.  She was such a dear friend to our dad and our late-mother, Norman and Rowena Butler.  For so many years where you saw Chuck and Carol, you saw Norman and Rowena.  We know your hearts must be breaking.  From all of us to all of you, we send our heartfelt sympathy and will cherish the McNeil memories forever. The Butler Family 

A wonderful tribute to a wonderful lady !!