Obituary of Carol Eileen Knox
Carol Eileen Knox, age 73 years, of Grimsby Ontario passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 15, 2024 surrounded by her family at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital.
Carol was born in Bowmanville on August 28, 1951 to George (deceased) and Eileen Knox (nee Farrow). Oldest of four siblings; Marilyn (Tom) Morawetz, Hampton, Ron Knox, Richmond Hill, and Kathryn (Guido) Casciato, Thornton Ontario.
Carol attended Bradley’s public and Courtice Secondary schools, continuing her education at the University of Western Ontario, London, studying math. After her Bach of Ed, she taught in Winona for seven years, and then Dundas. ON until her retirement.
Working in the Hamilton Region during her career, she lived in Stoney Creek, Beamsville, and finally Grimsby in a house purchased with great pride and treasured until the end of her time. During many summers and over her retirement years, she continued her love of teaching by tutoring and made many long-time connections in her community.
Health challenges for many years that were not well understood at the time eventually led to a diagnosis of ALS in 2021. In January of 2024, she had to leave her beloved home, community, pets and familiar caregivers, to move to a long-term care facility in the Oshawa area to be closer to her family.
Carol was a meticulous crafter, specializing in sewing, knitting, crochet, and needle work. Her greatest passions were her pets with whom she found many hours of comfort and joy. She volunteered in her retirement, logging well over 2000 hours with Grimsby Hospital auxiliary, and enjoyed sharing the adventures of her much-loved nieces and nephews whenever possible. They fondly recall their Aunt Carol, during their summers from school, treating them to local attractions like the Lion Safari. Even in her last months, which were becoming very difficult, she found joy in shopping on Amazon, never missing a birthday, wedding or special event for the children.
The funeral service will be held at Northcutt Elliot Funeral Home in Bowmanville on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 12 noon. Guests may visit with the family before the service at 11 AM. Burial at Zion cemetery will follow a reception immediately after the service.
The Memorial Service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjyp6JO9ohM
Memorial donations may be made to “My Grandfather’s Cat” https://www.mygrandfatherscat.ca/donate , ALS Canada (donate.als.ca) or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the AgeCare Samac staff, Dawn Sparks and family, as well as PSW’s Salwa, Ruby and Lisa for their many years of love and support, and for bringing joy into each day.
