Carol May Sears (nee Colwell)
1943-2022
The passing of Carol May Sears (nee Colwell) occurred on June
22, 2022 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Carol was born in Moncton,
New Brunswick on November 7, 1943. She is survived by her husband of
57 years, Michael Corey Sears, son Jonathan (Thea), grandson Ronan,
and three brothers: John Colwell (Laura), David Colwell, and Robert
Colwell. She also leaves behind many nephews, nieces and cousins,
including Georgina Granchelli.
Carol was pre-deceased by her father Donald W. Colwell and
her mother Olive Colwell (nee Willet). A graduate of Saint John High
School, the New Brunswick Teachers’ College, and the
University of New Brunswick – Fredericton (Bachelor of
Arts), Carol taught school in Saint John, Oromocto, and Fredericton.
After she worked at the N.B. Provincial Archives for a few years,
Carol was a library assistant at the New Brunswick Legislative
Library. She retired in 1999.
Carol was dedicated to adult literacy as a Laubach Literacy
volunteer in Canada and in England. An avid reader and cryptic
crossword solver, Carol was also a capable navigator in sports-car
rallies with her husband. At ice-dices and at racing events at Debert,
Nova Scotia Carol would cheer on drivers or act as a flag
marshal.
Among her passions was a life-long love of the Bay of Fundy,
where she and her husband rented a cottage for 10 years at New River
Beach. A “best day” for Carol would include walking
on the beach followed by a feed of clams, scallops, or lobster on the
cottage deck.
Carol’s family wishes sincerely to thank doctors,
nurses, and staff at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton
and the Oromocto Public Hospital. Their excellent care and
professionalism have been a great service to Carol and a support to
her family.
A celebration of Carol’s life will be held on July
26th, 2022 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at
McAdam’s Funeral Home, 160 York Street, Fredericton, NB E3B
3N7. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome to the charity of the
donor’s choice, to the Alzheimer’s Society of New
Brunswick, or to the Canadian Mental Health Association of New
Brunswick.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Carol May Sears nee Colwell 19432022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick