Obituary of Carol Blackwell

Carol Joyce Blackwell passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 5th , 2019 at the age of 75. Carol was born May 26th, 1943 in Bengough, Saskatchewan to Emil and Evalina Mossing. She was the youngest of 15 children. Carol lived on the family farm south of Viceroy and attended Greenfield School. She moved to Bengough at the age of 16 and finished her high school diploma there. After high school, Carol moved to Saskatoon to take her nursing program. She later completed her practicum in Weyburn. Carol got a job in Bengough where she met her husband, Bill. While they were dating, Carol accepted a position on the maternity ward at Regina General Hospital. In 1964, Bill and Carol got married and started their family, welcoming their first son, Brent on the ranch at Big Muddy. They later moved to the farm near Assiniboia where they welcomed their second son, Wade and daughter, Coralee. While living on the farm, Carol enjoyed everything farm life had to offer, especially the cats. Her passion for music started at an early age and continued throughout her entire life consisting of house parties, bands, and volunteering. Playing music took her to many different parts of North America, going as far south as Arizona, as well as numerous provinces in Canada. Her music was enjoyed by many wherever she went. She always got requests from friends and family, young and old. Her instruments varied from piano, guitar, auto harp, and accordion. There really wasn’t an instrument she wasn’t able to play or song she couldn’t sing. A celebration of Carol’s life was held on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Prince of Wales Auditorium. The service had Elan Grondin as Master of Ceremonies and included a scripture reading and message from Pastor Doug Miner. As music was a big part of Carol’s life, the family chose to include a recording of Carol singing one of her favourite songs, "I Fall to Pieces”. A family interment took place following the service at the Mount Hope Cemetery. Carol is predeceased by her parents Emil and Evalina (Evenson)Mossing, her sisters: Clarice Johnson, Lillian Kyle, Irene Campbell, June Moser, Esther Mossing and Ruth Campbell, her brothers: Vernon, Clifford, Harvey and Leonard. Carol is survived by her husband Bill; son Brent (Cheri), grandchildren Brooke, Brody and Braxton; son Wade (Gaileen), grandchildren Ariel and Fallon; daughter Coralee (Andre) Bouvier, grandchildren Kyle and Clay; sisters Ella Ross and Myrt Lillejord and brothers Allan and Elwood. Pallbearers were her grandsons Kyle Bouvier, Clay Bouvier, Brody Blackwell and Braxton Blackwell and nephews Wayne Lillejord, Myron Mossing and Steven Mossing. The following tribute to Carol was given by her granddaughters Brooke Blackwell, Ariel Blackwell and Fallon Blackwell: I want to thank you all for coming. Your attendance speaks volumes about the impact this wonderful and talented lady had on all of us. Most of you knew her as Carol or Mom but to me and her 6 other grandchildren she was simply grandma. She was a pretty amazing lady. To emphasize this, I reached out to my cousins and asked them a simple straightforward question "What are the 3 words that you would use to best describe grandma?” Their responses began to paint a detailed picture of the woman we all knew and loved so dearly. Some of their responses were: Kind-hearted, spunky, energetic, sympathetic, charming, thoughtful, and outgoing. Grandma was unbelievably compassionate; her heart and her generosity knew no bounds. Her door was always open, as well as a cold beer and good conversation. She donated all her time to music, whether it be at a function or senior homes. She loved to give her time and focus to others and was always willing to give just a little more; she truly was selfless. Her piano skills were phenomenal but then again she played every instrument by ear. Her voice was a Patsy Cline, beautiful and sweet. Growing up, taking piano lessons was a struggle as grandma couldn’t help me. I would be trying to read the notes in the book and grandma would just sit down, take over and finish the song. Grandma was fun! As children, and still to this day, we loved going to visit her because we always had a good time, the candies were always plentiful, scotch mints, jube jubes and chips were always out. Sometimes just a good laugh was needed and grandma was always there to listen. She was perfect. Perfect in every respect. Her smile. Her laugh. Her big hugs. Her kisses. They were perfect and she was the perfect grandma. We are all a little closer to perfection to have had her in our lives. I love you grandma, you will be missed. The light got a little dimmer and quiet without you entertaining. Donations in Carol’s memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The family of Carol Blackwell wish to express our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of sympathy and kindness in the recent passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother. We are so grateful for the calls, texts, visits, flowers, food, hugs and especially the stories that you shared with us. Thank you to Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapel and all their staff for their outstanding service, going above and beyond in guiding us in the difficult days following Carol’s passing. A very special thank you to Elan Grondin for your kind words at prayers and for leading Carol’s celebration of life. Thank you to Pastor Doug Miner for your words of comfort at Carol’s service. And thank you to all who travelled from near and far to help us celebrate the memory of this very special lady. Bill Blackwell Brent & Cheri Blackwell, Brooke, Brody & Braxton Wade & Gaileen Blackwell, Ariel & Fallon Coralee & Andre Bouvier, Kyle & Clay