Passed away unexpectedly at South Huron Hospital with her family by her side on Thursday, December 21, 2023 of Hensall at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Doug Cooper (2020). Cherished mom of Barb and Doug Ferguson of Hensall, Steve and Sue Cooper of Exeter, and Brian and Tracey Cooper of Hensall. Proud grandma of Dan and Kaylee; Blair and Sarah, Morgan and AJ; Ryan and Meagan, the late Tyler (2020) and Nicole (Kevin), and Dylan and Nicole. Adored great-grandma of Sierra, Bella, Taylor, Charlee, Olivia, and Jack. Dear sister-in-law of Shirley Richardson. Predeceased by her parents Wes and Muriel (Carlisle) Richardson, and her brother Ken Richardson.
Carole always looked forward to her morning trip for coffee with friends or in later years with “the girls”. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her heart. She was always ready and willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. Carole loved to play games and she never let up once she took the lead. She was a dedicated member of the United Church and enjoyed attending Sunday service.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Wednesday, December 27th from 4 – 7 PM, where Carole’s memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 28th at 11 AM. Cremation with interment Hensall Union Cemetery.
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Kim and Bill Preszcator
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Terry and Lois Anne
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Orrin Baird
R.I.P. dear Cousin on your Promotion to Glory, you will be Sorely missed by friends & family…
Orrin Baird & Dianne Baird Cook
Ralph and Denise Batten
Barb and Doug, Steve and Sue, Brian and Tracey our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Denise & Ralph
Amber Cooper
Morgan & family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your grandmother. My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.
Janet
Barb&Doug, Steve&Sue, Brian&Tracy & your families
We are saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing today. What a kind, sweet lady she was. Sending hugs to you all. May her memories guide you through this difficult time
Janet & John
Tristen Caldwell
Brian and Tracey, Barb and Doug, Steve and Sue, sending all of our thoughts and love your way, so many wonderful families and people stemming from a true sweetheart of a person.. she will be missed!! Thinking of you all!
Tristen & Ben
Heather & Randy Bilcke
Thinking of you as we send hugs to the entire Cooper family along with our sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Cheryl Talbot
My thoughts and prayer are with Carols family .
She was a special lady as I lived in Doug’s parents house for over 20 years and now in same apt. Building until last week. Rest In Peace Carol.
Kathy Simpson
Barb and Doug and family.
So sorry to hear of Carole’s passing. I will always remember her big smile and friendly demeanor. Cherish her memory.
Bev (Lynne) Burrill
Barb, Steve, Brian and families – We are so very sad to hear the news of the loss of your dear Mom and my sweet cousin Carole. My heart is filled with sorrow at this very difficult time. I have so many wonderful memories to cherish of both your mom and dad and all of you. May you find comfort in knowing what a great pleasure to have this special lady touch so many people lives, As of late I didnt get a chance to see her but enjoyed our visits on the phone. I am so sorry that me and my family are unable to make it to Exeter. We had hoped to to make the visitation today but many illnesses going around. Hugs and kisses to all of you and I know for sure she is probably visiting with her mom and my mom and others she loved so. Love Bev and families.
Beth Cooper
Barb, Steve, Brian and families
My sincere sympathy to all of Carole’s family.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Tony Relouw
Dear Barb and Doug- we are sorry to hear of your mom’s passing and send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you at this sad time .
Tony and Fran Relouw
Mike & Rosie Flanagan
Our sympathies to the entire Cooper family. Remember all those special times spent with your wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her legacy will live on.
Paul and Barb Storey
Barb, Steve, Brian and families..
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad time. Keeping you in our thoughts in the days ahead.
Marilyn Kenda
Brian and Tracy and Family,
I am saddened to hear of the passing of your dear Mom and Grandmother. I got to know your Mom while I worked in Hensall at the bank. She always would have a friendly hello and a smile on her face. Know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time. 🙏🏻💕
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Our sympathy to the Cooper family on Carole’s passing. Thinking of you all as you celebrate the life of a wonderful lady.
Brian Taylor
Steve, Barb , Brian & families
Our condolences to everyone. Cherish
the memories.
Brian & Heather
Dennis Mock
Sincere condolences to the Cooper Family. As a member of the Mock Family in Hensall I have many wonderful memories of both Doug and Carole
Patty and Doug Webber
Steve, Sue and all of the extended Cooper family.
Sending our sincere condolences for the loss of your mother.
Doug and Patty Webber
Timothy Hamather
Dear Steve & Sue and the entire Cooper family;
Sincere condolences in the loss of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tim & Maria Hamather
George Laithwaite and Family
To the Cooper Family
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing,our heartfelt sympathies are sent to all of you.
May all the memories of your mom help bring peace and comfort.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Barb, Steve, Brian and families:
Sorry to learn of your mom’s passing. She is reunited with your dad now. May your memories of both of them bring you comfort in the future . Our condolences to all
Linda and Dan Crerar
Barb, Steve, Brian and families, we were so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was a treasure!
I recall hearing (and experiencing a few) of the many fun times she, your Dad and my parents had over the years. She will be missed!
Hugs to you all.
Linda and Dan
Garry & Janice Alderdice
To Barb, Steve, Brian and families
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dear mom, grandma and great grandma.
Rest in peace neighbour. 🤗
Garry, Janice & family
Toni Brand
My condolences to the Cooper family. We’ll be missing Carol at our morning gathering. She was a kind sweet soul Toni
Linda McCall
To the Cooper family
I was so sorry to hear of Carol’s passing. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Linda McCall (Mock)
Pam Woeller
My sincere condolences to all the family.Taking Barb and Steve for a walk everyday after school was my first babysitting job at the age of 9 or 10.
I spent many hours with Doug and Carole and the kids and have so many great memories!
She will be greatly missed , but will be reunited with Doug.
Pam (Taylor) Woeller
Tom Dickins
Dear Cooper Family, Deepest condolences so sorry to hear the news of Carol’s passing she will be missed.
Tom and Julia and Family
Chuck & Pam Ross
We’re so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Carol Coleman
We wanted to express our heartfelt condolences at this sorrowful time. Unexpected no doubt has left you in a blur and shock. However, may you find strength and grace to celebrate your mom and embrace all of your fondest memories. She always greeted me (Carol – without an E) with a smile and inquired about how things were going. She will be missed by many.
John & Carol Coleman
Kim Mckay
Barb and Doug, Steve and Sue, Brian and Tracey my deepest condolences in the loss of your mom. May your many happy memories help you in your loss.
Allan and Patty Case
Our sincere condolences. Cherish the many wonderful memories.
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Cooper Family
Alice and Jerry MacLean
So sorry to read of Carole’s passing.
She was always able to give a smile and a pleasant Hi..it’s nice to see you.I met Carole at SHDHS.
Think often of the good times and somehow it doesn’t hurt as much,can even bring a smile.
Elaine Ford
Doug, Steve, Brian and families. My sincere sympathy to all of you. What a fun lady she was and will be missed. ❤️
Anita Faber
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Cooper Family and all their Families. Hold your memories close to your heart
Anita
Nancy Miller
Sending our symapthies to Steve & Sue on the passing of your mother.
Rich , AJ, Staci & Nancy Miller
Melonie Miller
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Carole & Doug were the greatest couple, always a smile for you & interested in what you were doing …
A very pretty lady
Barry & Melonie Miller.
Dave and Robin Prout
Barb, Steve, Brian and Families
Our heartfelt condolences to all your families on the loss of your mother. You all have many memories of a life well lived.
Linda & Jerry Traquair
Sincere condolences to Carole’s family and friends. So very sorry for your great loss.
Gary and Jan
Sorry to hear that your Mom passed away, Steve. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Cindy Taylor
To all the Cooper Family sending my condolences 💐 to all of you at the passing of Carol
Don & Joan Heywood
Our sincere condolences to the Cooper family. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Cherish the wonderful memories. Don & Joan Heywood
Ruth V Miller
To Kaylee and Dan and the Ferguson/Cooper family. Sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. May your memories help you through this difficult time.
Margaret Allan Palsa
To the Cooper family . So sorry to hear this sad news . I will miss seeing Carol at Northcrest. My condolences to the family ❤️
Sandi Morrissey
To Carole’s family,
We are thinking of you at this most difficult time. You will have many great memories to treasure.
Sincere condolences,
Sandi & Dennis
Gerald and Janet Weido
Our deepest sympathy to all the Cooper families.
Marilyn Taylor
The Cooper Family
I was shocked to hear Carol’s passing. She was a wonderful neighbour at Northcrest. May happy memories help you through this difficult time.
Angela Lammie
Our deepest condolences to the Cooper families. Grandma will be forever loved in our hearts.
Doug and Betty Lynn Eckel
Barb & Doug, Steve & Sue, Brian & Tracey and families – We are so very sorry to hear of Carole’s passing. She was such a beautiful woman inside and out. Cherish all of your wonderful memories as they will help you through the difficult times ahead. Thinking of you all and sending hugs. Rest in peace, Carole. ♥
Cheryl Tong
Dear Cooper family
Bill and I would like to extend our sympathies at this very sad time.
Sending hugs and prayers to your family.
🤗
Ed and Karen Willis
To all of the Cooper family, we are so sorry for your loss and know that we are thinking of you.
Brad & Anne
Barb & Doug, Steve & Sue & Brian & Tracey & families, our most sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom, Grama & GG. May all your treasured memories help to comfort you in the days ahead.
Thoughts & prayers.
Brad & Anne
Cathy Batten
To Barb & Doug, Steve & Sue, Brian & Tracey and your Families
My condolences to each of you at this sad time. Treasure the happier times and Special Memories that each of you have of her. Thinking of you all & sending hugs.💞
Cathy
Dorothy Gaiser
My deepest sympathy to her family. Remember Carole as young woman when we were teenagers in Hensall. May she rest in peace with Doug,
Paul and Jan Jeffery
Brian, Tracey, and Cooper and Richardson families, very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our deepest condolences to you all.
Paul and Jan
Doug & Deb Masse
Brian & Tracey, Barb & Doug, Steve & Sue and families. Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother. She was a great lady with a wonderful smile. May your memories guide you through this difficult time.
Gary and Bonnie Lawrence
So sorry to hear about your mom passing. Keep her memories close to your heart as the days go by. Our sympathy to all the family at this sad time.
Hensall Senior Citizens' Homes Inc.
The Northcrest Board of Directors joins you in your grief as you mourn your mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Your unexpected loss is profound but trust that, in time, your grief will be replaced with joyful memories, family anecdotes and warm recollections of Carole’s presence in your lives.
May she rest in eternal peace.
Peter and Linda
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to all the Cooper Families So sorry to hear of your mother’s Passing, will always remember your mother smile and friendly hello, your mom passed on this to all her children,
MARY JANE HICKS
So sorry for your loss Brian and family. Sincerely Bryan and Mary Hicks
Brian and Janet Wedlake
Steve & Sue: Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. The passing of a mother is never easy especially at this time of year. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
Evelyn Vincent
To Carole’s family
Sincere sympathy. May the good memories help bring peace and comfort
Ron Chuter
My condolence to the Cooper family. I have many fond memories of times I got to spend with my cousin Carole & Doug. RIP Carole. Ron Chuter & Shirley
Rob Taylor
Brian, Tracey, and all the Cooper family sending our condolences on the passing of Carol. She was a great person. Our kids sure enjoyed all those Timbits over the years at your place that Carol and Doug would bring when our kids were young. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob, Christina, Amber, Meagan and Andrew
Fred Campbell
Condolences to all of Carole’s family at this sad time
Scott & Dar Bell
Barb & Pudge, Steve & Sue, Brian & Tracey and your Families.
So very sorry to hear of Carole’s passing.
Our heartfelt sympathies are sent to each and all of you.
She was such a beautiful soul.
Scott & Dar Bell
Mary & Gordy Manning
Sorry for your loss Ryan, Meagan and family may your grandmother Rip.
Campbell E Randall “Ike”
Barb and family, sorry for your loss!
Chuck and Judy Mallette
We are so sorry for your loss at this most difficult time. The memories of the good times will be there and will help but also the memory of bad times through which only a mother can shepherd you. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and our prayers, thoughts, and love are with you. Hugs through grief, Judy and Chuck
Carol Dixon
My deepest sympathies to the Cooper Family. Carole enjoyed her mornings with us “girls” at Northcrest. She will be dearly missed by all. R.I.P. Carole
Karen Dickins
Barb, Doug, Steve, Sue, Brian, Tracey and the rest of the Cooper, Ferguson family, I am so saddened to hear of Carole’s passing. She was a great lady, a friend to all. I have many wonderful memories that bring a smile, she will be missed by all who knew her. I am sure Doug and George were waiting for her.
Hugs to each of you.💙❤️
Rose & Randy Harrigan
Barb, Doug & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs to all.
Bernie Hotham
Sending hugs and sympathies from Bernie and Sue and Family. Sorry to hear the sad news regarding our dear cousine Carol. She was a strong self suffient woman and will be missed by many. We loved those talks around the big table on the farm and she always had the coffee on . Rest easy Carole.
Bev Branderhorst
Barb & Doug, Brian & Tracey and families
My heartfelt condolences to you all.
Natalie Lockie
My sincerest condolences to Carole’s family, she was very loved and loved her family. She will be missed by many.
Diane,Pat and family
Barb, Steve, Brian and families. Aunt Carole will be missed. Rest In Peace 💕💕
Pauline and Ed Laithwaite
Our sincere condolences to all the Cooper and Richardson families I so enjoyed our telephone calls back and forth in the last couple of years She will certainly be missed by many.
Tony & Alma Dayman
Barb, Steve, Brian & families,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She was such a kind person.
May your memories give you comfort, she will be missed.
Larry & Bonnie Gould
To Barb & Doug, Steve & Sue, Brian & Tracey & your Families: Sorry for your loss. It’s hard to say goodbye to someone we don’t want to go. Sending Hugs to help comfort your sadness, our thoughts prayers and understanding. Another beautiful “Angel”. From Tapper’s to the curling rink, to raising a great family, you were all blessed to have Carole for many years.
Tony /Marlene Bedard.
To all of Carol^s family… so sad to see that she has passed.. we have some awesome ,mems.of her /Doug. Hang tight to all the good memories… Please know that our thoughts are with you…
Arlene [Chipchase] Styles
To the Cooper Family….my deepest condolences to all in the loss of Carole. May the multitude of memories you have carry you thru this difficult time, We, at Northcrest, will certainly miss her great wit at “coffee” every morning. Prayers to all.