Carolynne Anne Dunsire

1946 - 2014

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolynne Anne Dunsire (nee Dyck) on January 27th, 2014 at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Carol passed away gently in her sleep after fighting a courageous and dignified battle with cancer during the past three years.

Carol will be remembered by those who knew her as a compassionate and loyal friend, loving and supportive Mother, selfless and tireless co-worker and treasure to her family, a strong woman who led by example and was a pillar of integrity and respect.


Carol was born in Chilliwack BC on August 21st 1946 and resided in the Fraser Valley for most of her life. She was the eldest daughter born to Frank and Mary Dyck and the first of their eight children born outside of Yarrow BC, growing up on the family farm on Fairfield Island where her brother Ed and his family still reside today.

For the last 15 years Carol shared her life with her loving partner Jeremiah, a man of deep character and profound commitment and compassion. Together they enjoyed years of happiness. A union that was founded in mutual admiration, Carol and Jeremiah each possessed qualities that rounded out and balanced the another, resulting in a harmony that, although not typical, created a special closeness between them. In the years after Carol's diagnosis Jeremiah showed the true measure of his love and commitment accompanying Carol throughout the battery of radiation and chemotherapy treatments and recoveries, always the steady and unwavering rock that Carol could rely on, Jeremiah's selfless devotion to Carol will never be forgotten and eternally appreciated.


Predeceased by her father Frank Dyck, Carol is lovingly remembered by her mother Mary, partner Jeremiah, son Ken (Erin), brothers John (Jacquie), Ed (Lynda), Larry, Gary (Elaine), David (Debbie), Rudy (Shelley) and sister Elsie (Frank). Carol also leaves to mourn 4 grand-children and 18 nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center for all their hard work and compassion during this difficult time.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, February 8th, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Henderson's Funeral Home in Chilliwack.

Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium Ltd., Chilliwack, British Columbia.