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CAROLINE MARY MCDOWALL
Caroline, aged 81, passed away peacefully in White Rock, BC.
Daughter of Joan and Donald with siblings Tim and Annabel, she grew up in Southampton, UK, with a few early years on the Gold Coast (Ghana). She attended The Atherly, became a boarder at Roedean School, then earned a teaching certificate at the Froebel Institute. In 1963 she married Robert McDowall in Southampton. Although they later amicably parted ways, they had fun adventures as newlyweds in Rugby, with other starry-eyed couples. They had two children, Ann and Pink (Ian), later joined by teenage Gillian.
In 1975 the family (sans Gillian) moved from Southampton to Winnipeg. Caroline learned typing and shorthand (yes, really!), later earning a Bachelor of Education from the University of Winnipeg. She worked for Winnipeg School Division No. 1 in administration for 30 years. Caroline spent the most time with folks at Victoria-Albert, Prince Charles and R. B. Russell. She enjoyed playing sports including tennis and lacrosse (a passion shared by grandkid Kate), running half marathons, cross country skiing, and dancing with The Village Green English Dancers. She and Ann enjoyed solving the cryptic Globe and Mail crossword. Caroline had wonderful friends - Jeannie, Alan, Steve to name a few. Caroline travelled to Nova Scotia and the UK with Alan and did a road trip to BC with Steve.
Caroline moved to Surrey, BC, in 2013 to be near her children and grandchildren (Pink adds - Ann and Greg were absolute rocks for Caroline). In Surrey, Caroline enjoyed badminton, Scottish dancing and the history club, and committed to being the best possible secretary for her building’s Strata Council. Caroline was proud of her children - Ann and partner Greg Caza with kids Ivy and Alexander whom she enjoyed watching grow up; Pink and partner Karen Fleck with offspring Kate and Zag living in the San Francisco Bay area, California; and Gillian and partner Paul Evans in Sholing, UK, with children David and Ruth.
Caroline is remembered for her energy, her smile, her eagerness to help others and her curiosity about so many things. In her memory, we’ll keep chasing crossword clues and dancing like no one's watching!
A Celebration of Life for Caroline is being held in Winnipeg on February 18. For more information please email cmcdwpgcol@outlook.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 03, 2024, Feb 03, 2024
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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While we were working at Elmwood High we trained together for a half marathon. She was fun to be with and always amazed me with her energy and athletic ability. She was a very positive influence early in my career. - Posted by: Dawn Bryan (Friend) on: Feb 05, 2024
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Caroline was a member of the Kildonan Tennis Club (Winnipeg) for a number of years before she moved to BC, and she played regularly with the KTC Daytime Ladies. We all enjoyed having her in our group - she was interesting, articulate and a good tennis player. Sincere sympathies to Caroline’s family on behalf of the KTC ladies. Kathy Helbrecht (tennis friend) - Posted by: Kathy Helbrecht (Tennis Friend) on: Feb 04, 2024
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Caroline's calm and her brilliant ability to see through any problem greatly helped my through three interesting years at Elmwood School. She was a true friend and mentor. The world has lost a great Lady! - Posted by: Jim Patterson (friend) on: Feb 03, 2024