Carol Eva Lessard

With heavy hearts we have to announce the peaceful passing of Carol Eva Lessard on June 24, 2022, with her family and friends by her side. Carol was born December 9, 1947 in The Pas, Manitoba, but lived most of her life in Prince George.

She spent many years working for the Federal and Provincial Government, while taking time away to stay home during the early years of her children being born. Carol finished her career working for the Ministry of Environment and retired at the age of 56. She made many close bonds and connections with those she worked with. She was a hardworking, loyal, kind, forgiving, humorous and fun- loving woman. Carol enjoyed the outdoors (especially being out in nature and hiking with her husband) and spending time with her two children. Another pastime of Carol’s was watching her grandson play hockey and baseball, they would cook together, played mini-sticks and celebrated milestones such as birthdays and graduations. Carol valued relationships and spending quality time with family and friends was a primary source of joy for her. Carol was a woman of great character with quick wit, a warm smile, a kind heart, and gentle ways that touched many people’s lives. Carol selflessly put others needs ahead of her own, admired or her ability to listen, understand and provide unconditional love and support. Carol was admired by many, and we have so many wonderful memories of all the adventures we had throughout the years. Thank you, Carol for being the amazing woman you were, for teaching us all life lessons on how to make every moment count. Thank you for the gift of time and years spent together. Today and always, we feel blessed to have been invited into your life and we will always cherish the time and love you have given all of us.

Carol will be loved and never forgotten by her husband, Joseph Raymond of almost 53 years; son Joseph Ryan; daughter Carmen; Mitchel (grandson); brother-in-law Paul; sister-in-law Frances; nieces, Debbie, Karin, Candy, Wendy, Brenda, Stephanie; nephews, Miles, Brent, Brock, Keith, and many more nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her parents Clara Viney and Joe Strachan; step-father Harold Viney; father-in-law Armand and mother-in-law Jean; three sisters, Sharon, Irene and Bonnie; two brothers, Earl and half-brother Ray.

May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you and wish that you were here. Your life was our blessing, and you shall never be forgotten. A Celebration of Carol’s Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please give a donation to Red Cross Heart and Stroke Foundation; a charity mom contributed to monthly.