Survived by siblings, Sylvia McKinlay of Victoria BC, Barry McKinlay of Tillsonburg ON, David (Lori) McKinlay of Sarnia ON and brother-in-law Jim Sumner of London ON, along with many nieces and nephews on both the McKinlay and Leeson sides of her family.
Predeceased by her husband, Alf Leeson, sister, Mary Sumner and sister-in-law, Myrna McKinlay.
Carol enjoyed almost 60 years with the love of her life, Alfie, residing in 4 provinces and travelling extensively throughout the world. Her passion for family led her to considerable work with ancestry/genealogy and visits with extended relatives during some of her travels.
She tackled life with humour, poise and elegance and will be dearly remembered by all whose lives she touched.