Of RR # 1 Paisley, on October 1, 2021 at the Walkerton Hospital surrounded by family at his side after a brief illness of cancer. He was 79. Loving husband of Evelyn for 57 years and beloved father of Yvonne. Predeceased by his parents Nettie and George.
Carman lived in the same house all of his life. He loved to hunt, dance, old time country and western music, play cards and in recent years enjoyed the game of Crokinole. Throughout his life he farmed, drove for deadstock, worked at butcher shops and then retired at the age of 65 from Ontario Hydro.
A public visitation will be held at Rhody Family Funeral Home, Chesley, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. Due to COVID-19 protocols, a private family funeral service for Carman will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Interment at Douglas Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne,thinking of you at this difficult and sad time. We send our sincerest sympathy.
Our sincerest condolences to Evelyn and Yvonne.
Carman was a good neighbour and a great friend of our family . Alison and I spent many an evening in the Hodgkinson household , entertained by Carman’s stories and anecdotes.
He will be greatly missed.
My sympathies to Evelyn, Yvonne, and the rest of your family. I always enjoyed my chats with Carman – he was one of a kind – I will miss him.
Dear Evelyn and Family,thinking of you at this difficult and sad time.We send our sincerest sympathy to all .
Our sincere sympathy, Evelyn & family, at this difficult time.
Evelyn and Yvonne, Thinking of you both at this sad time of loss. Carmen will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne, Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Carmen, He will be missed by you and his community. We always enjoyed talking with him at the euchres and lunches. May the memories of times together help at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eldon and Judy MacKinnon
Our sincere condolences to Evelyn and family on the passing of Carman.
Evelyn & Yvonne, My deepest sympathies. I will miss Carmen with the jokes & teasing. He will be remembered.
Our sincere Sympathy on the sudden death of your husband and father. We remember him as a fun loving msn and his desire to dance with his wife Evelyn. He enjoyed to drive with Evelyn to their daughter, Yvonne. Cherish your happy memories like dancing in Formosa when your wedding anniversary date was that day. Once when I was leaving my office, who did I see but Evelyn and Carmen. When I invited them to come to our home for left overs and a visit. We had such a good time. What a fun couple. Evelyn you will miss that fun loving man. On our tomb stone is written “Today is a Gift, Tomorrow is a Mystery, that is why it is called the Present” We will visit you Evelyn sometime and also phone you after the dust settles. It is a busy time now, but in the future you will need support as you adjust to the passing of your loved one. Sorry that we are unable to attend the visitation. Love, Peace & a measure of happiness. Evelyn, feel free to phone us anytime when you feel like a chat and may feel a little lonely. 519 323 2316 (H) if busy, try 519 323 6614.(C).
Sincere condolences to Evelyn and Yvonne. Carmen’s sense of humour will certainly be missed in many places. When McDs reopens – the coffee bunch won’t be the same.
Evelyn & Yvonne, we will miss our charming, and witty family friend, dear Carman! The God of all comfort supplies us with the strength to face today, hope to face tomorrow, and peace to face the future. “The Lord gives strength to his people, the Lord blesses his people with peace” Psalm 29:11. Our deepest condolences, Daniel & Tuulikki Brown
So sorry to hear about Carman’s sudden passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy .
Evelyn & Yvonne Our deepest Sympathy is with You on Carman’s passing. I hope it helps a little to know so many are thinking of you in this time of great sorrow.
sincerely
Alan & Joyce Yardley
Evelyn and family, ,, My Sympathy goes out to you at this time of Carman’s passing,,,!! It has been a real shock,,,!! Thoughts and prayers are with you,,,
Linda Simkins
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne,
We are deeply sorrow to hear of Carmen’s passing. We know you have many memories and stories to put smiles on your faces for quite a while. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Hugs, Gary and Michelle Napper
Evelyn and Yvonne. Our deepest sympathy to you both in the loss of Carmen
May you find comfort in the great memories that you have.
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Marlene Calhoun.
Evelyn and Yvonne, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. 😔🌻Susanne Zippel
We are so sorry for your loss of a husband and father. Our thoughts are with you.
Evelyn and Yvonne
Sorry to hear of Carmen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
So sorry Evelyn and Yvonne to hear of Carmen’s passing.Just remember all the great memories and hold them close to your heart.
Sending our Sincere sympathy to Evelyn & Yvonne. We always enjoyed our chats and hearing the stories. Carman will be missed. We are thinking of you.
Evelyn & Yvonne!
Sorry to hear of Carman’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Yvonne.
Len & Roseann Steffler.
Evelyn & Yvonne. So sorry to hear of Carmen ‘s passing. He will be missed.
My prayers are with you Evelyn in the passing of Carman…
So sorry for your loss Evelyn and Yvonne.
Cousin Carman will be greatly missed by all of his Atkinson family!
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne. So sorry to hear of Carmen,s passing. I had a lot of laughs going to cards and crokinole with you two. He will be dearly missed.
Marilyn Thompson
Evelyn and Yvonne, we are so sorry to hear of Carmen passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Don and Eileen Muegge
Sorry Evelyn and Yvonne to hear of Carman’s passing. We shared many memories throughout the years. Carman was a great guy and will be missed. May he RIP.
So sorry to hear of Carman passing, had a lot of good memories camping in the front yard and playing music with Gordie Brown and the gang. You are in our prayers , love you all.
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne. I was shocked when I saw the obituary for Carman. I send my very sincere sympathy to both of you. with sincere love Rose Yuke.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family
Sorry to hear of Carmens passing. He will be missed
Evelyn and Yvonne: Sorry to hear of Carman Passing away. Deepest sympathy.
Dear Evelyn and Yvonne: Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this very sad time. May the Lord give you peace and strength. Carman was a wonderful man and will be missed at all the community events. Cyndy and Rick Abell
Evelyn & family, We are so sorry for your loss of your dear husband and father Carman. Will always remember him from the jamborees and log sawing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim & Judy Sloan
Sorry to hear of Carman’s passing he will be missed
Carman was a wonderful man. He frequently stopped in for a visit and chat when we had our store in Paisley, which was a great addition to my day. Our hearts go out to Evelyn and Yvonne.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Evelyn so sorry to hear about your loss
Our deepest sympathy Evelyn & Yvonne. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Carman’s passing.
Sorry for your loss.please accept our condolences
So sorry for your loss Bessie Robinson
My condolences and prayers for your family at this time of your loss.
Evelyn and family sorry to hear about. Carmen passing away. The. Vessies. Keith and. Donna
Evelyn and Yvonne so sorry to hear this sad news. My sympathy to you.
Evelyn and Yvonne with heavy heart my Condolence to you both
Words can not express enough.
Doreen watt
Evelyn and Yvonne, we were so sorry to hear of Carman’s passing. We enjoyed our times at MacDonalds having coffee and hearing his stories about past times. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.