Carol Bristow

Carol Bristow

We feel empty as we announce the sudden passing of our dear Wife, Mom, and Grandma on October 13, 2025.  Although 84 years of age, Carol continued to bring unmatched energy, enthusiasm, devotion, and compassion to others.  She lived with a beautiful blend of ambitious spirit and forgiving grace as she was guided by the Holy Spirit.  Carol had an unwavering faith in God, and remained steadfast in relying on this faith and sharing it with others.  Her family takes some comfort in knowing that she is now in her Heavenly Home with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 

Carol will be dearly missed by her husband of 61 years Gerry, son Jason, daughter Kristin (Jeff), two precious grandchildren Joshua and Annika, and grandpup Milo.  She is also survived by her sister Siv, two nephews Brent and Brad (Cindy), and many other close relatives.  Carol’s companionship will also be dearly missed by many cherished friends.  Carol was predeceased by her father John, mother Mary, special brother-in-law Darol, two step brothers-in-law Larry and Ralph, and her mini schnauzer pack (Fritz I, Fritz II, and Tobi).

 We would like to thank members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service who promptly assisted Carol in her home.  We especially appreciate the numerous staff members at the Health Sciences Centre who provided consistently excellent clinical and tender care to Carol.  They also didn’t hesitate to extend their care to Gerry and Kristin who remained with Carol in hospital until her final breath.  A special thank you to:  the emergency room physicians, on-call neurologists and neurosurgeons, GB 2 staff (Drs. R. Alarakhia and M. Pelletier, nurses, and the assistants), the palliative care team headed by Dr. B. Debroni, and Spiritual Health Services practitioners.  We are so grateful for your sincere compassion, wisdom, patience, and support.

A service will be held for Carol at Grant Church (877 Wilkes Avenue in Winnipeg) on Thursday, November 13 at 2:00 p.m.

To honour Carol’s selfless giving, one may consider donations to: Union Gospel Mission Winnipeg, Samaritan’s Purse Canada, or the Winnipeg Humane Society.

Tributes: www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.

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