Linda Lee Carr

It is with tremendous sadness and loss that we share the passing of Linda Lee Carr, May 6th, 1953 - November 11th, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Linda was raised in Canterbury by parents Reginald and Lorraine (O’Connell) Fox, both deceased.

Linda worked at Carleton Manor for over 30 years and held multiple roles for CUPE Local 1587, and was a very active member due to her love for CUPE and what it stood for. To Linda CUPE was the best part of the job. In her earlier years, you could find her making wreaths in the garage. After she retired, she went to work at Global Textiles, just for fun. She often said it was the best job she ever had.

She was a devoted daughter, wife of 31 years, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda was an amazing cook, a wonderful homemaker, and her care showed up in the everyday things, a meal on the table, a clean and welcoming home, and time for whoever needed her.

Linda was the one who brought the family together. Her home was always open, and she loved hosting, no matter the occasion. If there was a reason to gather, she made sure it happened, and she made everyone feel welcome when they arrived.

Linda had an amazing sense of humor and a true way with words. She could make up a song off the top of her head or write a limerick or poem on the spot.

Linda loved being outside. She loved to garden, push mow the lawn, and even shovelling snow. She enjoyed her deck, gazebo, pool and many BBQ’s.

The neighbourhood knew her as the lady who religiously walked her dog, and in earlier years, her grand dogs. Rain or shine, she made sure they were taken care of. Linda was such an animal lover she knew what dogs lived where, and when they got loose, she walked them home, many times. The neighbourhood dogs learned she always had a never-ending supply of treats in her pockets.

Linda was a loyal Toronto Raptors fan. She turned her sisters and her daughter into Raptors fans too. She also loved the Toronto Blue Jays, and again turned her daughter into a Blue Jays fan.

At 72, Linda decided it was never too late for a first, and got her first tattoo to resemble her love for her husband and daughter.

Linda is survived by her daughter Candace and her son-in-law Chris Woodley. She is also survived by her brother Reg Fox (Dianne), her sisters Cathy MacMillan and Carole Fox, her brother-in-law Ronnie Carr, her sisters-in-law Jackie Farrell (Freeman), and Carol Fryer (Terry). She is also survived by her nieces and nephews Andrea Deschenes (Mark), Sherri Dickison (Nick), Amanda Fox (Darrell), Nina Fox (Sahil), Jason Fox, Jared Butcher, Pam Donnelly, Lorna Harris (Steve), Karen Baglole (Alan), Chris Farrell (Danielle), Cheyenne Litwiller (Dave), Gary Carr, Audrey Carr (John), Sherry Gregoire (Allen), Darren Mallot, Charlene Geauvreau (Raj), Travis Fryer.

Not only was Linda predeceased by her parents but also her brother William Butcher, sister Lois Fox, sister-in-law Evelyn Elliott, brother-in-law Richard Elliot, sister-in-law Blanche Carr, mother-in-law Audrey (Veysey) Carr. She was also predeceased by her nephews Troy Dickison, Floyd Nicholson, Troy Farrell, Dale Balak, and her nieces Debbie Balak and Jessica Fox.

Linda will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, including her beloved pets Teddy & BoDiddley, Grand kitty Phoebe, and all the birds & squirrels she left seeds & nuts for on the Bull Road.

A special Thank you to Extra Mural, especially Alicia and everyone who came to visit Linda at the hospital and at home.

There will be a graveside service at Fosterville Lower Cemetery at 1 o’clock and a celebration of life to follow at the Fosterville community centre on Tuesday November 17th.

In honor of Linda’s love for the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Blue Jays, family and friends are warmly invited to wear their Raptors or Blue Jays gear to her service and celebration of life.

For those who wish to make a donation in Linda’s name, we suggest an animal shelter of your choice. Linda was always taking in strays, mostly because the strays chose her.