January 8, 1955 – February 1, 2025
at the age of 70 years:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 11 am from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1185 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC, interment will follow in Chase Cemetery.
Carolyn Lee MacDonald (née Willden), born January 8, 1955, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025 in Salmon Arm, after a long and hard-fought health battle.
Carolyn was an active member of her church and communities in Pritchard and Chase over the past 35 years. She advocated for mental health awareness through fundraising events and was a shining example for others in the face of adversity. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and faith in God.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her daughters Nicole Kneedy (née Sebastian) and Cassandra Ullian (née Willden), her sisters Shannon Poescheck and Sandy McKenzie, and her five grandchildren, who brought joy and laughter to her world (Grace Kneedy, Ian Kneedy, Ellie-Mae Ullian, Ava Ullian, and Emma Ullian). She is predeceased by her parents Joan and Rusty MacDonald.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday February 12, 11 am from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1185 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC, interment will follow in Chase Cemetery.
Carolyn was my neighbour and sister in Christ.When I complimented her on being so brave she would say I was going to give her a big head.We tripped for shopping often.She was always enthusiastic and great company.Once in Walmart when she decided to use a wheelchair she consistently wanted to go where we had just gone.I advised I was going to wheel her into a dark corner,cover her with a blanket and nobody would know she was there.She laughed.Carolyn had a great sense of humour up to the last time I saw her which was 2 days before she passed.I will miss her and our visits and escapades.She is in a better place.in the face of great adversity Carolyn is a heroine to me and I am happy I have the memories I do.She was a great mother and grandmother and we spent time in our empty nests talking about our families.Rest in Peace my sSster.
Carolyn was a very nice lady. She would frequent our little flower shop to pick up carnations or just to say hello. Even after our shop closed we would run into each other now and then. We used to have a running joke between the two of us. She would always say don’t tell me it’s Sharon right and it would give us a laugh because my name is Susan. She had a great deal of courage. I’ll miss seeing her around
I was saddened to hear of Carolyn’s passing. She was a lovely person who always managed a smile despite the many difficulties she faced. My condolences to her family.