Carole Ann Rear

On December 6th, 2022, Carole Ann Rear left her body for a better place just short of her 80th Birthday. She died peacefully of cancer in Victoria General Hospital, Victoria BC, Canada, just six short weeks after her diagnosis. During this time she was able to chat with and listen to many messages from family and friends. She knew how much she was loved right to the end. Carole was born in Imperial Saskatchewan on March 31st, 1943, being the first Daughter of Dorothy and Archie Federspiel.

Carole leaves behind her dedicated and loving husband of 50 years, Gordon Rear; her Daughter, Laurel-Lee Rear ( Lori - Kris Kubesh) and her Son, Scott Rear (Patti), and her two much loved Grand-Daughters, Carlee and Lily. Carole was and will be eternally grateful for having been able to have spent the last year of her life as close to them as possible on Vancouver Island. She also left behind Brothers and Sisters; Neil, Myrna, Merlyn, Linda, and Brenda in AB and SK, along with their extended families of nieces and nephews, all who added love and joy to her life.

Carole was a lover of books, gardens, crafting, cooking, entertaining, travel, and Christmas. She was also a lover of animals and during her life she rescued many dogs and cats. She was a jack of all trades and took on many different employment opportunities from waitress to crew foreman building cabinets. But, her main roles were Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. Carole's friendships were often life long and included those she met in Canada, Barbados and Mexico. She and her Husband Gordon both spent time in and lived abroad in both countries.

A Celebration of Life and Birthday party will be held on her 80th Birthday, March 31st 2023, near Victoria BC. Details will be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the local SPCA. A link has been provided below.

Thank you Carole for all that you have added to our lives. You will be dearly missed.