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Carole Ann Nelson

March 8, 2019

Carole Nelson

We are profoundly saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, wife and daughter Carole, on Friday, March 8, 2019 at the age of 51 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, Don; daughters Christie (David), Jolie (Nate) and Amie (Cole); mother, Irene; brother, Greg (Judy); sister-in-law, Tammy (Chris); parents-in-law, Doug and Brenda; niece, Hailey; nephews, Chris and Mike; as well as numerous extended family and friends. Carole was predeceased by her father, Mike Balaz. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 1305 Main Street, Airdrie, AB., on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM.  

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Carole’s memory to an organization which was within her career passion, Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region www.cmha.calgary.ab.ca.


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Messages of Condolence


So very sorry for your loss Don and family. Thinking of you at this hard time. ~ Sue White


Dear Doug and Brenda, We were so very sad to hear about the sudden passing of Carole. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but when it happens so unexpectedly it’s that much harder. Now is the time to draw strength from the memories that you’ve shared over the years. Comfort will come from reliving those special times in your hearts. We are thinking of you as you hopefully are able to travel to be with your son and granddaughters. ~ Lilian & Ron Carrick


Don and family......our sincere condolences for your loss of your wife and Mother........hoping the memories you all share will help alleviate some of the pain you are experiencing.........thinking of all of you at this most difficult time ~ Jennifer Webb


We are so sorry for your families loss, thinking and praying for you all ❤️ ~ Allison Chep / Pole Family


My most sincere sympathies to Don, Christie, Jolie, and Amie on the sudden loss of a loving wife and mother. May your memories of her ease the pain with time. Thinking of all of you in this very difficult time. ~ Vivian King


To Irene, Don and girls.Our sincerest condolences for the tragic loss of Carole.Thinking of you at this most difficult time Laurie and Tony ~ Tony&Laurie Cubbidge


Don, Christie, Jolie, & Amie , Our deepest sympathies are with you at this time of loss. We have fond memories of living as neighbors and the time spent at the bowling alley with all the girls. Hold on to each other in comfort and support. ~ Leslie Williams & Family


So sorry for you loss Greg. My condolences to you and your Mom. ~ Mark Lacombe


Thinking of all of you, and so very sorry for your loss Don and girls. ~ Gary Lock


We do not have any words to express how we grieve at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are always with you to help in any way today and through the days ahead. Tony and Lynda ~ Lynda Campbell


Dear Don, Christie, Jolie & Amie: Belated condolences for the great loss of your dearest wife and Mother Carole. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And, we certainly hope at this difficult time you are blessed with the many fond and beautiful memories of Carole. With sympathy, Carol and Bruce ~ Carol & Bruce Stonehouse


Our thoughts have been of nothing else since learning of the tragic and unexpected loss of your Wife, daughter, sister, friend, and proud Mother. Our words can’t effectively express the sorrow we feel for you all. From the Bianchin’s in sudbury we send our sincere condolences xxoo ~ Rob and Jolie Bianchin


I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Carole from Jr High and High School, always smiling and an infectious laugh. Hugs and Prayers to all of you. ~ Kris Kilian


I am so saddened to read this news; my deepest condolences to all. I went to school with Carole and Greg in Kenora, and remember Carole as a beautiful person, inside and out. A ready smile, infectious laugh, always inquiring into the well being of others, and so kind. Gone too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Maureen (Shewfelt) Abbott


Dear Family and Friends of Carole Balaz Nelson, Sorry for your loss of a happy, smart, silly, beautiful, wonderful mother, wife, sister, daughter, friend and more. Praying for your family and friends in your time of need. I had known Carole and Greg since junior high. So sad. So unbelievable. So unnecessary. ~ Keri Willis


Don, Christie, Jolie, Amie; my sincere condolences. A remarkable woman, truly one-of-a-kind. Your rock, your family foundation, the string to your kite. May your memories give you strength and peace. I am here for you, now and always. ~ Tom Boyd


My sincere condolences to all of Carole's family. I remember well Carole's beautiful smile and her deep love for her family. She will be much missed. ~ Frances Seward


Don, Christie, Jolie and Amie: We are so sad for the sudden loss of Carole. She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. She always had a kind work and was generous in sharing her smile. We will always remember her as a dear friend. Take comfort in knowing she will always be with you in your heart. We are not able to be with you however, we are sending you our most sincere condolences and prayers at this difficult time. ~ Peter and Sandy Caple


Don and family My condolences to your family at this very sorrowful time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and praying for your strength and that comfort and peace will come soon. ~ Jody Day


Dear Don, we are so saddened to hear of Carole’s passing. We first met Carole when she was on her motorcycle with you and that was the start of a short but rich friendship with you guys. Coincidentally we were/are on a motorcycle trip when we received the news. Wish we could be with you but please know we are thinking of you and your family. ~ Doug and Samantha McConnery


I am so sad to hear of Carole's death. She was an amazing, genuine, loving person. My heart goes out to all of those whose lives she has touched. Gone too soon, you will be missed. ~ Christine Lee


We are truly saddened at the loss of our dear friend Carole. She will remain in our hearts forever. We have great memories from so long ago and so recently that we will carry with us. Please accept our deepest sympathies and love during this most difficult time. Helen and Peter ~ Helen Lakin


Sincere condolences to Don and the family for your loss. ~ Rod and Connie Green


I was so sad to hear today of Carole's passing. My sincere condolences to Greg and his mother, to Don and your daughters. I went all through school with Carole in Kenora. She was a very kind person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Karen (Reynard) Sinclair


Dear Irene,Don and family, please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of your beautiful daughter/wife/mother. I remember Carol as a little girl and young lady growing up in our neighbourhood and I cannot imagine the intense pain you must feel at losing Carol at such a young age. My heart especially goes out to you Irene. May our Lord comfort you at this very difficult time and in the times ahead ~ Joanne Norlen


Please accept my deepest condolences. I knew Carole from grade 8 through high school. She and I would often go skating at the Evergreen skating rink in Kenora. I have no words to express how deeply sorrowful I am at this news. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. ~ Gerry Brinkman


Our deepest condolences to your whole family Greg at this difficult time. We remember Carole at your wedding all smiles because her baby brother had gotten married. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ David & Kristina Becker


So Sorry to hear the sad news of Carole's passing She was an exceptional Nurse and Co Worker with an infectious smile ! Goodnight God Bless Sweet Angel ~ Wendy Worrall


Dearest Don, Our deepest sympathy go to You & Your Families in the passing of your beautiful Carole. You are all in our hearts - forever. Lots Of Love, Stephanie Hope & Robert Klappe ~ Stephanie Hope