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Caroline “Carol” Anne Snell (Brasier) departed this life peacefully with her family by her side on February 15, 2023. Born April 17, 1931 in Toronto, she was raised in Toronto, Grimsby, Hamilton, and Dundas, the eldest daughter to Leonard and Dorothy Brasier. She studied languages at MacMaster University, and business administration at Park Business College, then worked at Hamilton Motor Products, before settling into Waterdown with the love of her life, Len Snell, in 1963, where she raised her family, and has lived since.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Len, her sister Joan Wallace, her children Heather (and Ron) Stanton, David (and Patti) Snell, Kathy Snell (and Jim Graham), and Robin Snell (and Dr Heather Drummond), grandchildren Morgan, Max, Stephanie, Foster, Kaitlin, Patrick, Jessica, JD, and Jack, and great-grandchildren Josh and Jackson. She was predeceased by her parents, Leonard and Dorothy Brasier and sister Sylvia Rennie.
Carol loved to travel, having visited all ten provinces and the Yukon Territory multiple times, sharing her love of Canada with her children. A lover of history, especially our family’s pasts, she and Len visited many locations (Bedfordshire UK, Cornwall UK, London, Mexico City, and Upper Michigan) in search of the clues that unraveled the mysteries of our family’s pasts, dating back to the mines of Cornwall in the 1600s. Turns out, we are a family of adventurers and entrepreneurs many generations deep.
Carol also loved art, music and books, extending these passions to her children in concerts and art galleries, art and music lessons, and giving books as gifts, often with personalized messages. She achieved a grade eight level in piano. Deeply devoted to her children and their many pursuits and activities, she attended many events, often showing up in her infamous “furry hat” to ensure that she was visible to her children from a distance.
Carol’s community commitments were many and deep. She taught Sunday School at Grace Anglican Church in Waterdown for 20 years, sang in church choirs, volunteered at a baby clinic at the Red Cross, was on the Board of the Flamborough Heritage Society, belonged to the Toronto Cornish Society, and (along with Len) lead a genealogical study group for 15 years.
As we consider the meaning of her life, Carol would want us to appreciate the beauty of nature, enjoy books, music and art, gather for family meals (especially roast beef and Yorkshire pudding), travel, enjoy good chocolate and blue cheese, and raise a glass in her honour. Cheers to a life well lived, Carol, Mum, and Grandmum!
The family would like to extend great thanks to the many people who supported Mum in her latter years, the many PSWs who came to the house, the extraordinary caregivers at Alexander Place, and Terry Neeb, who has helped the family for many years.
Cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to visit with the family at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME, 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at GRACE ANGLICAN CHURCH, 157 Mill St. N., Waterdown on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 11 a.m., Rev. Canon Sue-Ann Ward officiating. Reception to follow in the funeral home Family Centre. Donations to Grace Anglican Church or the Flamborough Heritage Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Please sign the Tribute Wall at kitchingsteepeandludwig.com
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April 17 1931
February 15 2023
Death notice for the town of: Waterdown, Province: Ontario
death notice Caroline Anne Snell Brasier April 17 1931
February 15 2023
obituaries notice Caroline Anne Snell Brasier April 17 1931
February 15 2023
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February 15 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
