Obituary of Carol Dunster

Carol Marion Dunster of Camrose, formerly of Garner Lake, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the age of 77 years. Carol was born in Wainwright, Alberta on August 10, 1939 and lived in Kinsella until 1948 when her mother Frances remarried and moved to Edmonton. They lived in the Highlands area and Carol attended Eastglen School. Carol worked part-time jobs including roller skate waitress at A&W drive-in and receptionist in a medical clinic where she met Fred in 1958. They were married in 1960 and moved to Victoria where they lived for five years. Returning to the Highlands area of Edmonton, they adopted Michael in 1965 and Karen in 1967; Christine was born in 1976. As well as raising her children, Carol's passions included curling, reading, gardening, crafting, and photography. Carol had a lifelong love of animals, nature, and the outdoors. In 1993, Fred retired, and they moved to living full time at Garner Lake. Carol loved her time spent there, and welcomed many visits from family and friends. In 2005, Carol and Fred moved to Camrose, where Carol became active in social activities such as floor curling, canasta, and coffee parties with the neighbours. Carol is lovingly remembered by her husband Fred; daughters Karen Anderson of Edmonton and Christine (Darren) Nordell of Ardrossan; son Michael (Birgit Pries) of Edmonton; and grandchildren Benson Nordell, Annika Pries, Maximus Nordell; relatives and friends. Carol was predeceased by her parents Clarence and Frances Gould. She touched many people with her energy and vitality, and her zest for life. Carol loved a good party, and often brought people together for celebrations great and small. Carol was an ardent supporter of the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation which operates a sanctuary near Coaldale, Alberta. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2017 from the Burgar Memorial Chapel with Rev. Brian Hunter officiating. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation (2124 16th Ave. Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1J8) or visit the website at www.burrowingowl.com.