Obituary of Carol Marie Wiebe
WIEBE, Carol Marie (nee Ramsay)
July 11, 1956 - June 1, 2025
Carol passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her devoted husband of 44 years, Carson Wiebe; beloved daughter, Erin Gardiner (Matt), and grandson Arlo Gardiner of Calgary, AB; sister Laura Wagner (Barry) of Cole Harbour, N.S.; brother Douglas Ramsay (Catherine) of Whitby, ON; and honorary daughter Megan Rous (Josh) of Johannesburg, South Africa. She was predeceased by her parents, Marie and John Ramsay.
Through her two years of illness, Carol was supported by a circle of family and close friends. Special thanks to Kerry Long and Sandra Roy, Deb and Arnold Weavers, Nicolette Van Oyen, Bill and Suzanne McMichael, Sheila Wiebe and members of the large extended Wiebe family.
Carol was born and raised in North York, ON. She graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1980 with a degree in Urban Planning. She became a partner in the land use and urban planning firm of MHBC in Kitchener, where she was instrumental in local innovative developments, including the Bauer Buildings, Station Park Development and Waterloo communities of Eastbridge and Clair Hills.
In 2000, Carol became the first female president of the Kitchener Rotary Club. For over ten years she and Carson were active participants in the Rotary Youth Exchange program, becoming temporary parents to students from South Africa, Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Argentina, Ecuador and Japan.
A love of travelling and experiencing other cultures took Carol and Carson to Italy, France, Morocco, South America, and, most importantly, South Africa, home of Megan Rous (Rotary student) and family. The Wiebes travelled by plane, train, jeep, barge, and camel and eagerly looked forward to each new adventure.
Carol and Carson spent many happy days at their beloved Sunset House in Collingwood, where they graciously hosted family and friends. Carol loved being near the water, the Saturday markets, supporting the local artists, preparing gourmet meals, and sharing her many stunning pictures of Georgian Bay.
Carol will be deeply missed. She was a devoted wife and mother, a delighted grandmother, a dear and steadfast friend, and a respected and valued member of her community. In all, Carol was a very special lady.
Carson and the family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Lumsden, Dr. Russick, Dr. McLauchlen, and the incredible staff at the Grand River Cancer Centre.
Condolences for the family and donations to the WRHN Cancer Centre may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com