Carol Grace Lloyd

LLOYD, Carol Grace (Steele) – 88, of Kentville.  The Lloyd family sadly announce the peaceful passing of their beloved Carol on May 11, 2012 at Valley Regional Hospital.  She was born in Scots Bay on June 6, 1923, the first child of the late Joseph Steele and Ruth Coffill.  Her schooling was in Scots Bay, Kings County Academy in Kentville, and Success Business College in Truro.  In the early War years, she worked at the HMCS Dockyard in Halifax.  In 1942, she joined the RCAF Women’s Division and worked in Saskatoon and Ottawa.  She married Edward Lloyd on October 25, 1944.  Carol was an excellent cook and enjoyed crafts, painting, gardening, sewing, crocheting, knitting, writing, Scrabble and bridge.  She attended many adult education classes, including painting and flower arranging.  Carol also worked at the ‘Knit and Stitch’ in New Minas.  She volunteered for several years with Meals on Wheels and the Canadian Red Cross Society.  In 1995, she and Ed helped found the Kings Presbyterian Church in New Minas where Carol served on the Board of Managers and as Church Archivist.  She and Ed enjoyed travelling and made many trips across Canada and the U.S.  They celebrated their 50th anniversary on a bus tour to Branson, MO.  In the 1970s, Carol and her father began recording the Steele family history and in 2007, she published "The Legacy of George Steele and Sarah Sheffield" (ISBN 0-9781816-0-3).  Carol is survived by her husband Ed; son Barry, Kentville; daughter Judith, Victoria BC; brother Cyril, Edmonton AB; as well as nieces Hope Steele (Corkum), Scots Bay; Susan Steele (Pettigrew), Edmonton; and great-nieces Amber Corkum and Suzanne Pettigrew.  We are grateful for the thoughtful care provided by both the Careforce team in her home and the nurses of ‘Medical B’ in the Valley Regional Hospital.  Cremation has occurred and there will be no visitation.  A funeral and reception to celebrate Carol’s life will be held May 16, 2012, at 11 AM at Kings Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Tim Archibald.  Interment at Scots Bay Cemetery.  Donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia or the Last Post Fund.  Funeral arrangements by White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.

Carol cared deeply for family and
friends, and was generous and gentle
in spirit. She lived her life with grace
and dignity, and is profoundly missed.

 

Condolences:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Carol was a very smart and gifted lady. You will always treasure the memories you all have.
— Gwen Huntley and family

I will miss Carol and the good times we had. I will treasure the memories we made. God bless all of you.
— Marlene Lightfoot

My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your wife, mother and best friend. I am so thankful to have had the great pleasure of being part of your wonderful family for so many years. Carol is such a caring and loving person who always had a sparkle in her eye and a warm smile and handshake. I know how you will miss her so, but she is now resting peacefully and watching over her beloved family.
— Tammy Demings

We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of Carol. We will always remember the great times we had camping.
— Diane & Bill Olsen

Thinking of you at this sad time at the loss of Carol. Fond memories of when we were growing up.Take care, Norma Huntley-Ferguson
— Norma Ferguson

My prayers are with you all at this time and in the days ahead. Ed,I often think of the days when we worked in the mill together. God bless, John
— John Banks

Dear Judy, I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you,'Roomie'. Heather
— Heather Reid (Shand)

Dear Judy, Hugh and I were very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. When you were here a few weeks ago you spoke of her. We hope you can remember and treasure all the good times you had with her. We know you will miss her terribly and we wish you and your family comfort and healing. Pat and Hugh
— Pat and Hugh Maccagno

We were so sorry to learn of Carol's passing; we have so many fond memories of the times we spent with you both. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Bob and Jackie Clifford
— Bob and Jackie Clifford

I was so sad to hear about Carol passing away. She always seemed to be a gentle person and from the time I was a little kid to adulthood it was always a pleasure to visit with her. I am very thankful I was able to visit with Carol, Ed, and Barry those few years ago and my memories of that day together are very happy. I am also blown away by the legacy she left in the form of the Steele family history book. I have folks coming up to me in Hay River with 'Steele' relatives and now we have the book to consult and see if indeed there is a connection. Love to Judy; Barry and Ed--Am thinking of you all.
— Judy Steele

Ed and family, My sympathy to you and your family. Carol was a kind and gentle lady and will be missed. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
— Louise Aalders

I learned this morning of your loss, as I have been on vacation, just returning today. I am sorry about the passing of your dear mom. She will be missed terribly. I know she meant the world to you. Stay strong and find comfort in the love of your family and friends.
— Kathy