Passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 88. Loving wife of predeceased Thomas Allen McMurtry. Cherished mother of Edwin and his wife Sandra, Gary and his wife Laurie, and Kyle and his wife Colleen. Proud grandmother of Montana, Skyler, Huntyr, Caitlin, Aaron, Quinn, and Riley. Beloved great-grandmother of Weston and Rowen. Devoted fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, and an avid pen & ink and watercolour artist who also developed a passion for travel later on in life.

Carolyn was born in Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The second of two children, Carolyn looked up to her older brother Jimmy. She loved animals and shared this love with not only her children, but also with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Carolyn loved spending time at the cottage with her family. She enjoyed fishing and it was this pastime that led her to meet Allen (the love of her life) at Lakewood Lodge in the rustic little village of Coboconk, Ontario. She passed her love of fishing onto all three of her sons, and to her grandchildren as well.

Carolyn was a teacher at both Cliffwood Public School and Zion Middle School. Following that, she worked with H.H. Angus, the engineering firm that assisted in building the Rogers Centre. A lifelong lover of baseball, Carolyn cheered on her hometown team, the Cleveland Guardians (formerly the Cleveland Indians), and then her new hometown heroes, the Toronto Blue Jays. Carolyn even toured with the Blue Jays Fan Club to various ballparks across America.

An artist from an early age, Carolyn even traveled with other painters and artists on various excursions to Greece, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Quebec, and other numerous locations throughout Ontario. This is where she honed her skills in both watercolour painting and pen & ink. Carolyn even showcased her works in a series of art shows.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the Personal Support workers, nurses, and doctors who took excellent care of Carolyn these past few years.