Blackmore, Carole Hilda – Age 72, died Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Parkland at the Lakes, Dartmouth. Carole was born in Sydney to the late Arthur and Eileen (Mercer) Blackmore.
Carole grew up in various Nova Scotia towns but always happily anticipated summers in Mira Gut, Cape Breton, with her extended family. She became a fun, kind, and loving soul who did well in school and enjoyed community activities with friends and family. As a young woman she embraced motherhood, working hard to raise her daughter on her own and later helping to care for her brother, David. A nature lover, she enjoyed hikes, bird watching, and other outdoor activities. Carole was spiritual and had a strong commitment to social justice. She was a voracious reader; sharing books, articles, and current news with Kathryn was a special and favourite activity throughout her life. For many years, Carole was a member of a bi-weekly supper club of entertaining, dynamic, and supportive women. She was also a member of the Voice of Women, and volunteered with Diabetes Canada and at Northwood.
During her career she lived in Moncton where she had an administrative position at CBC, and later in Halifax where she worked for more than 20 years at the Atlantic School of Theology.
Carole will be missed by her daughter, Kathryn (Barrett Khan, Linden, and Martha), Dartmouth; her brothers, David and Douglas (Valerie Mansour), Halifax; nieces, Jesse Blackmore (Shannon Davidson, Caeden), Vancouver; Jillian Blackmore (Marty Mork, Sophia, and Olivia), Montreal; sister-in-law, Jan Blackmore, Kingston, Ont. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her youngest brother, Ron (2002).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. A celebration of life in Carole’s honour will be held on Friday, February 9th, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in The Fairbanks Centre (Shubie Park), 54 Locks Rd., Dartmouth. Donations in Carole’s memory may be made to Diabetes Canada, Canadian Wildlife Federation, or YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth.
Special thanks to the staff of Parkland’s Glasgow Hall, who cared for Carole with love and respect for the past several years. Thank you also to the Seniors Mental Health Services team at the Nova Scotia Hospital for their expertise in providing information and support about dementia.
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