Carol Ann Ellis

We are missing you more every time we hear your name, cried so many tears our hearts are broken just the same. We miss our times together, things in common we could share, but nothing fills the emptiness now your no longer there. We have so many memories to last our whole life through, each one reminds us of how much we miss you.

It is with painful hearts that we say goodbye to our Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunty, Sister, friend, and Angel.

On Dec 28th, 2021, Carol Ann Ellis left us suddenly and un-expectantly at her home in Langley BC.

Carol was Born Jan 5, 1948, in Calgary Alberta to Evelyne and John Laderoute, and she also had an older brother Brian and younger sister Sharron.

Pre-deceased by Great Grandfather Joseph Hare, (Grandparents) Percy & Margaret Smith, (Mother& Father) Evelyn & John Laderoute, (Brother) Brian, (Husband) John, (Son) Carl.

Survived by her sister Sharron Rushford & Family, Jackie & (Clayton) Heslip. Nieces Tanner & Eastynn Heslip Nephews, Brian Jr, & Scottie Laderoute, as well as Niece, Shane Wilson, (Laderoute)

Son, Robert & (Terry) Ellis, Grand Daughters Kylie & (Lane) O’Brien, Danae & (Thomas) Madsen & Grandson Cameron Ellis, Great Grandsons Liam O’Brien & Owen Madsen.

Growing up in Calgary she completed her final school years at Vicount Bennet High School where she attained a grade 9 education. A very popular and strong girl with a height of only 5ft, and a stature of 8ft. No one messed with mom, or she could put them on their backside. Her life at home was not always easy and she learned the importance of “waste not want not”. Her wit was razor sharp and one would find themselves holding their jaw agape if you decided to take her on. There were occasions where she and her sister Sherry went along with their mom Evelyn to work at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Helping prepare food in the kitchen and then occasionally delivering to the bed sides of children was part of what they were responsible for. Somehow lessons of compassion and empathy must have taken hold because she carried those traits with her through life.

She met John at an early age of 16 and eventually went on to settle with him taking on role of mother and Wife. Taking on this role meant supporting two children and a part time musician and then onto helping manage Johns small business. Carol, John & Boys moved to British Columbia in 1974 where she helped raise two boys on a small acreage and hobby farm in Surrey. Her love of animals was as much a part of her as anything else. She and John raised many animals on their hobby farm. African Pygmy goats Chinese Geese, & wild cats. She & John became involved with the FBAA (Feline Breeders Association of America) & the Long Island Ocelot Club. Raising a Bobcat kitten and Lynx kitten to their eventual long age of 14 and 15 years of age. She became a licensed Maritime operator by completing and passing Power squadron courses and spending many years navigating the waters off the coast of BC. Carol & John spent every summer on their boat circumnavigating Vancouver Island every year for 16 years or better. She then went on to ride across north America with John from East to West, and North to South by motorcycle for 10 years coupled with their trips by truck and fifth wheel to Uma Arizona for the winters for many years. From Sea to mountain and desert, she has been many places and seen the best in wildlife and nature. Through hard times, losing John to Cancer and then son Carl, (to early) she always had a strong ability to move forward and sustain her independence. Through 55 years of driving career, she didn’t have even so much as a parking fine and remained without even 1 incident behind the wheel of Car, Truck, or Truck and fifth Wheel, or navigating their power boat. Her vision was impeccable, and she could see things on

the horizon when none of us could. Her loving spirit and kindness have impressed a lesson for us to be kind, be understanding, and lead with grace.

There will never be enough room for the pride and love in our hearts for Carol. She was made of tuff cloth, with an ability to look after herself yet she could be as placid as water. These were her character traits that best describe a caring respectful and a beautiful spirit to be around.

As My sister would say, “we don’t say goodbye”, we say “See ya”

I love you Mom and you remain in every corner of my heart. Rob

Peace and silence are not easy.