Obituary of CAROLINE (CAROL) SMITH

CAROLINE (CAROL) VICTORIA SMITH NÉE LEVANDOSKI Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, this graceful lady left us on November 7, 2012 at the age of 88 to be reunited with her husband (Leonard, our Dad and grandfather) and two grandsons who had predeceased her (Danny and Joseph). Deeply mourning her passing are her children Laura (Bill) Adams, Julie (Jacques) Nadon, Jim Smith, Bev (Ted) Lylyk, Richard (Geri) Smith, Teresa (Robert) Labram, Pat Michalow, and Cathy (Bill) Walker, as well as fourteen grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. Mom was dedicated to raising and caring for her family. Still, she made time to volunteer and spent her life as a caregiver, always ready to help the needy. She was deeply faithful and dedicated to the Catholic Church. She was very active in the in Senior Achievers. Carol was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion (Winnipeg Branch 141) since 1973, where she served in many executive positions including: Second Vice President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Head of Wakes for Veterans and Legion Members, Head of Joint Hospital Committee, Head of Social Committee, and member of Ukrainian Choir Committee and Poppy Tagging Committee. Carol was particularly proud to serve as Colour Party Sergeant at Arms. She was recognized for her dedicated service to the Legion, with a Jubilee Medal (1986), Certificate of Merit (1989), Life Member (1992), The Queen’s Pin, the Meritorious Service Award (2004), and she was awarded her 40 Year Pin in November 2012. Carol was famous for the costumes she made for Legion shows. She would often also perform in song & dance numbers; Carol was a talented tap dancer and a beautiful soprano. The most joyous times for Mom were family gatherings. She would serve her unbeatable perogies, pyroshy, holupchi, borscht, and pastries. Carol was well known for her wonderful baking; her sweet treats were a staple in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren - and they were better than from any bakery! She held a special place in each of our lives and we will all feel a giant void without her. Loving you forever and always, Mom (Grandma). Rest in Peace. The Lord bless you and keep you. May He show His face to you and have Mercy. May He turn His countenance to you and give you peace. The Lord bless you. The Blessing of St. Francis Prayers will be said at Cropo Funeral Chapel, Monday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church at Mountain & Andrews Street, Winnipeg, Tuesday, November 13, 10:00 a.m.. Pallbearers: Will Lylyk, Johnny Atamanchuk, Brandon Michalow, James Butler, Gibby Finnbogason, and Trenton Butler.