Terfry, Carole Grace – 81, of Truro passed away
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Lois
(Hatfield) Payson.
Carole had a smile that lit up any room. She had a
big personality and a devilish sense of humour, often saying things
that many would only ever think, leaving many to say, “Only
Carole”. Carole was a second mother to many of her
children’s friends. Always being there, she was the one to
go to for help; she had a huge heart and helped everyone whether
family or friends. Carole was a very hard worker and was the
owner of Colchester Community Small Options Homes. There were no small
option homes in Colchester County in 1988 and she fought for adults
with special needs to live in residential homes in the town of Truro.
She believed in this need, took a risk and eventually owned five homes
in total. In her spare time, Carole loved to travel; she went on many
bus tours and train trips (the train being her favorite) with her
traveling companion, her daughter, Shelley. She also loved sports,
especially the Montreal Canadiens and attended many sporting events
such as baseball and basketball games. Carole was the driving force
behind her children’s involvement and love of
sports.
Carole is survived by her daughter, Shelley (Wayne) Crowe,
Truro; sons, Arthur Terfry Jr. (Janet Morley); Randy Terfry (Karen
MacLean); Glen Terfry (Sarah Terfry), all of Truro; step-daughter,
Debbie MacDonald Crowe (Randy Crowe), Riversdale; brother, Randolph
“Randy” (Sandra) Payson, Valley; grandchildren, Shane and
Luc Crowe, Truro; Jeffrey Terfry, Calgary, Alberta; Patrick Terfry,
Truro; Garrett (Michael) Stewart, Gander, Newfoundland; Joshua Smith,
Summerside, Prince Edward Island; Alicia Terfry, Truro; Thomas Terfry
(Presley Knockwood), Truro; great grandson, Jayce Terfry; nephew, Troy
(Carmen) Payson, Truro.
A private family burial will be held in Crossroads Cemetery,
Valley, at a later date. If so desired, donations to Victorian Order
of Nurses are welcomed. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall
– Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Carole’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A
Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Carole was planning her next train trip, and now Shelley will
take her on the final adventure.
The Train of
Life:
At birth we boarded the
train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by
our side. As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they
will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, strangers
and even the love of your life. However, at some station our parents
will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum. Some,
however, will go unnoticed that we don’t realize they
vacated their seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow,
fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes and farewells. Success
consists of having a good relationship with all the passengers
requiring that we give the best of
ourselves.
The mystery to everyone is
this: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So,
we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who
we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us
to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful
memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of
life.
I wish you a joyful
journey for the coming years on your train of life. Reap success, give
lots of love and be happy. More importantly, thank God for the
journey!
Lastly, I want to thank
you for being one of the passengers on my
train!
~Author
Unknown
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carole Grace Terfry 1940 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia