

side. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.
Sharon was born August 12, 1943 in Fort Frances ON to Vivian (Mallory) and
Fred Carter. Sharon was a bright student and enjoyed language studies.
She received several awards for spoken poetry in 1956 and 1957.
Her greatest achievement was in grade 8 when she won the prestige Rose Bowl award for spoken poetry.
Sharon attended Fort Frances High School where her skills were put to use on the SCC, Year Book and the Newpaper.
After graduating Fort Frances High School with honors, Sharon married her high school sweetheart Martin Tibbs
April 7, 1962.
Sharon worked for Bell Canada, BIA, Rainy River District School Board, and
the Town of Fort Frances. She was a member of Curling Club, TOPS, KOPS, and
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.
Sharon was very passionate about her community and committed to making the
community a better place to live.
Sharon is survived by her husband and three children; son Dean, daughters
Sandra, Barbara (Stainke) Daughter-in-law Colleen (Baldwin), Son-in-law
Chris Stainke, grand children Riley Tibbs, Sam Tibbs, Clarie Tibbs, Connor
Tibbs, Emma Stainke and Harrison Stainke, two brothers Lorne and Scott Carter, and twelve nieces and nephews.
Her memorial service will be held Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 am at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic
Church in Fort Frances, ON with Father Norberto Eyule officiating. Lunch will follow the service.
The honourary pallbearers will be Sharon’s grandchildren; Riley Tibbs, Sam Tibbs, Clarie Tibbs, Connor Tibbs and Emma Stainke.
If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Winnipeg Cancer Centre or LaVerendrye
Hospital Auxiliary in care of Green Funeral Home, 600 Reid Avenue, Box 427, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8.
Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.
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