Edith Carter

On the morning of January 12, 2015, Edith Carter took God's hand and went home to heaven after a courageous 15 month battle with cancer. She was one of the strongest women to have walked on this earth! Edith was born on May 22, 1932 to Edith Elizabeth (Wates) and James Francis Trimble in Streetsville Ontario. On May 21, 1960, she married James Dudley Carter at a small ceremony in Streetsville, as well. In her early years of marriage, Edith's calling was to raise two sons, Kevin and Neale. Edith (or 'EC' as she was known) worked for the County of Renfrew for more than 25 years as their Payroll Administrator. She was always proficient and a perfectionist at everything she did. She was a member of the Eastern Star order and was their treasurer for many years until the time of her death. Edith also was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Pembroke. In her younger years, Edith was an outstanding softball player. Her hometown team of Streetsville, Ontario won the Provincial Women's Softball Union championship in both 1953 and 1954. She was a fervent fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs (in her younger years) and most recently, the Ottawa Senators, and most importantly to her two sons, whom she followed and nurtured from peewee to college teams. Edith's knitting was a thing of beauty and a meticulous piece of artwork - she was forever knitting for her family and for charity events. Her meat pies and butter tarts were loved by all of her friends with the Masonic Temple and Eastern Star order. She had a love for animals (specifically, the many dogs that were part of her life…especially Lady) and enjoyed watching her hummingbirds at the cottage on the Ottawa River. Edith was a voracious walker and enjoyed many strolls on the Emerald Trail and within her neighborhood. She also enjoyed her Aqua Fit class at the Best Western and looked forward to her work-out as much as her social time with her classmates. Edith enjoyed golf into her 80s. And she will be known for her love of yellow roses…a traditional symbol of friendship. Edith was the type of friend we all should be so lucky to have! Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the loves of her life! She gave so much and asked for so little. Her giving spirit will be the thing that is remembered most when we think of her. Edith is survived by her husband, James; sons, Kevin (Katherine) of Pickett, Wisconsin USA and Neale (Cathy) of Petawawa; grandchildren, Brianne (Dustin) Dooley of Wembley, Alberta; Spencer Carter of Grand Prairie, Alberta; Kyle Carter of Ottawa, Ontario; two great grandchildren, Lincoln and Lennyx (born 1/10/2015…Edith waited to let go until the arrival of her great granddaughter…a testament of her strength!). She is also survived by her sister, Ivy (George) Pelling of Streetsville, Ontario as well as other family in Ontario and Australia and her many friends. Edith was preceded in death by her parents and other family members, including her brothers - James Trimble, Jack Trimble and Alan Trimble; and her sisters - Marjorie Langdon, Olga Machin and Jean Trimble. A private service for the family will be held at a later date - per Edith's wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Canadian Cancer Society Renfrew County - Wheels of Hope Program, 1217 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 7R8 The family wishes to thank the amazing 'angels' that helped Edith these past few weeks - Jane at CCAC; the nurses and PSWs of Bayshore Nursing - Lisa, Verena, Cathy and many others. They allowed for her journey home to be graceful and dignified. Special thanks also goes out to the volunteers with Wheels of Hope. God Looked Around His Garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put His arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.