Blades, Carla Dawn – Carla passed away on July 6, 2022 just days short of her 49th birthday. She was born in Halifax to Carl Donald Blades and Kathy Mary (Ormiston) Blades. Besides her parents, she is survived by son, Jalmer McGinnis; partner, Angus MacDonald; brother, Duncan Blades and his family; also many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Raised in Elderbank, Carla attended MRHS where she earned the Duke of Edinburgh Award, and many awards in the 4-H Program. She worked as a bus driver with Stock Transportation and recently with Canada Post Corporation as a Letter Carrier.
She was predeceased by sister, Heather Lee Blades (1981) and sister-in-law, Julie Ann (Finchem) Blades (2021).
Carla appreciated all who helped in caring for her over these last months.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St Andrews United Church, Elderbank on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 2:00 PM.
Interment to follow in Elderbank Cemetery next to her sister, Heather.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.
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