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Carole Collin

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Carole Collin

1938 - 2025

Carole Anne Collin (née Vornbrock), beloved wife of the late Delbert Joseph Collin, passed away peacefully in Taber on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age 86 years.

Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 between 7:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 5009 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Warner Memorial Cemetery. A reception will follow the burial service at the Warner Elks Hall, located at the corner of 4 Avenue and 3 Street, Warner.

Those who are unable to attend and wish to view the service online may do so by clicking on the livestream link that will be available on this page at 10:45 A.M. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Barring any technical difficulties, the livestream will begin at 11:00 A.M.

She is survived by her loving children Tim Collin of Warner, Ed Collin of Taber and Nola (Peter) Nagy of Warner. She is also survived by six grandchildren Michael Collin of Calgary, Christine (Austin) Olson of Surrey, British Columbia and Ethan, Joey, Jonny and Colin Nagy of Warner. She is survived by one great grandchild Damon Olson of Surrey, British Columbia. She will be fondly remembered by her sisters Mary-Lou Lund, Pauline (Bob) Shatford, Marjorie Van Rijn and Lenore (Wayne) Grover; sisters-in-law Catherine Stroman and Colette (Art) McMullen; brother-in-law Wilbur Collin and numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her parents Paul and Irene Vornbrock; brother Lloyd (Judy) Vornbrock; sisters Muriel (Jack) Marshall, Betty (Terrance) Collin; Delbert’s parents J.O. and Frances Collin; brothers-in-law Bud (Sharon) Collin, Kenneth Stroman and sisters-in-law Denise Ingles and Edith Collin.

Carole was born in Lethbridge on December 17, 1938. She was raised on a farm in Allerston, Alberta. She attended school at Masinasin, a country school, which she enjoyed and where she played high school basketball. Carole met Delbert in July of 1953. They were married October 11, 1955 and after their marriage, they moved west of Warner where they farmed for over fifty years. Carole and Delbert spent many winters in Hawaii before moving to Kihei, Maui, Hawaii for four years where she worked at Baskin Robbins before they moved back to Warner. Carole will be remembered for her incredible amount of patience and strong will. When not out in the field, Carole spent her time gardening, fishing, camping, quilting, sewing and crafting. Carole also loved to hunt and participate in silhouette shooting. She helped put on several shooting competitions at Shortgrass Silhouette range. Carole played piano with the Knights of Rhythm band and was an active member of the Catholic Women’s League. She also spent many years serving on the Warner School Parent Advisory Committee.

One of Carole's greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Carole’s name may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 2P5 www.cancer.ca or to the Parkinson Association of Alberta, 120, 6835 Railway Street SE, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2V6 www.parkinsonassociation.ca.

Carole’s family would like to thank Dr. Eric Leishman, the staff at the Taber Clinic, Twilah Van Haarst and Good Samaritan Linden View, for the care and support she received.