COLWILL, Carole
Posted: April 6th, 2024
CAROLE COLWILL 1938 – 2024 Carole Zena Colwill of Lethbridge, beloved wife of Les Colwill, passed away at Good Samaritans Park Meadows, on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of 85 years, surrounded by her children.
On June 9, 1961, Carole married the love of her life Les Colwill in Shelby, Montana. A year and a half later, along came Diane, and two years later Brian. Carole worked at 1090 CHEC Radio until Brian’s birth in 1964, took some time away and returned when Brian started school. After a brief time with CJOC Radio she returned to 1090 CHEC Radio and was the copy editor of the advertising department until her retirement in 1997. She loved her job and all of her wonderful co-workers.
Carole’s love in life was her family and friends and she always put them before herself. Everyone that knew her loved her.
Gardening, basketball, golf, and volunteering were some of her life enjoyments as well as baking and cooking for all of the family. Christmas was very special for the Colwill family. We will miss her infectious smile and unconditional love.
Carole is survived by her loving husband Les; her children Diane Colwill, Brian (Sherry) Colwill; granddaughters Zena Danielle Colwill, Sydney (Kelsey) Teneycke and great granddaughter Peyton Teneycke.
Carole was predeceased by her father and mother, Nicholas and Zena Ponech; brother Garry Ponech and sister-in-law Karen Ponech
As per Carole’s wishes, a private service will be held.
For those who wish, memorable donations may be made in Carole’s name to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation at https://www.heartandstroke.ca/
Visit www.mbfunerals.com to send a condolence.
I must share that I have been trying to locate a Les Colwill who played for the New York Rangers.
In doing so I saw Mrs Colwill’s tribute and was saddened for family and friends.
I hope that I don’t not upset Mr Colwill or family members by reaching out to g out this manner.
I am 77 years old and in 1958 or 1959 Mr Colwill and who I thought was his wife generously allowed me to play golf with them two days in a row in Penticton, BC.
I’ve written a memoir and one chapter is about this wonderful gesture and if so I would be so pleased to send a copy to Mr Colwill’s attention.
I ask with respect that someone close to family please contact me and confirm if this is the gentleman I am seeking.
With thanks, Brian