Carole (Seatown) passed away

Alexandra
Alexandra Member Posts: 1,308
edited September 2015 in Ovarian Cancer #1

It is with great sadness that I must inform you, on Doug's behalf, that his beloved Carole passed today just before noon.  Her final hours were peaceful, with Doug spending the night awake and next to her holding her hand.  Through the night she was still able to acknowledge his squeeze. Through yesterday she was lucid, strong, and having conversations with both Doug and me.  I was privileged to be able to witness Doug's constant caring and love for her.  I know you all share with me a deep respect for the good fight she gave, and the courage and grace she displayed in the face of death.
Services will be held in Worthington, Minnesota.  Final details are pending, and will be posted on this site.
Entry by Pam Arnold (Doug's cousin), as we await the momentary arrival of his sister Barb and brother-in-law Ted, rushing here from Missouri.

posted today on CaringBridge

 

My deepest condolences to Carole's family and friends. I will miss her wisdom and courage every day. - AK

Comments

  • Kaleena
    Kaleena Member Posts: 2,088 Member
    My deepest sympathy

    Oh no!   I really thought we all would be wishing her a happy birthday in October.   So sad to read about this.  I don't know what to say...............

    Sending my condolences to you and Carole's family.   

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    Kaleena said:

    My deepest sympathy

    Oh no!   I really thought we all would be wishing her a happy birthday in October.   So sad to read about this.  I don't know what to say...............

    Sending my condolences to you and Carole's family.   

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    So Sad

    I was so rooting for Carole that she would be able to reach her goal of her 70th birthday but am hoping that her final days were peaceful, surrounded by her beloved Doug and other loved ones.  Thank you for sharing, Alexandra.  Sending prayers to her husband and family.

    Peace and love,

    Kelly

     

  • JoanC
    JoanC Member Posts: 231 Member
    So Sad

    My prayers and good thoughts to her and her family. I so hate this disease.

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    JoanC said:

    So Sad

    My prayers and good thoughts to her and her family. I so hate this disease.

    I am so sorry to learn this.

    Let us get together here on October 4 and celebrate the 70th anniversary of her birth.

  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    I am so sorry to hear

    She really wanted to make it to her birthday.  My condolences and prayers to her family.  And to you Alexandra for being a good friend.

    Karen 

  • pandagypsy
    pandagypsy Member Posts: 113 Member
     Thank you so much for

    Cry Thank you so much for sharing this........I feel so sad that she did not reach her 70th birthday goal..........let's all keep in the spirit and remember that she had a goal.......sometimes that is all we can hang on to. KUDOS to you Carole & especially to Doug, for being there for her. 

  • scatsm
    scatsm Member Posts: 296 Member
    kikz said:

    I am so sorry to hear

    She really wanted to make it to her birthday.  My condolences and prayers to her family.  And to you Alexandra for being a good friend.

    Karen 

    So sad to hear this news.

    It seems like just yesterday she was beating me in Words with Friends...seriously, I could hardly win a game...she was way smart and so gracious to play endless games with me. I wish she had made it to the 4th. Doesn't it seem that we go into hospice only at the very end....3 days and it's over....why is that? Carole was so forthcoming and straightforward about her situation. I will miss her wise words and subtle humor.My most sincere condolences to her husband Doug, her family and friends.

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,506 Member
    very sad news indeed.  May

    very sad news indeed.  May God bless her husband at family as they deal with their loss.  Carole was always very supportive even with everything she had going on with her own health.

  • molimoli
    molimoli Member Posts: 514
    No words to express the spine chills when this happens,

    She found  peace now.  I wish her family the much needed strength to carry on with their lives sharing memories of her to the next generation.Constant  Blessings my wish for them. Moli.

  • Jue
    Jue Member Posts: 80
    Much love to Carole's husband

    Much love to Carole's husband and family , a lovely lady may she rest in peace x