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A Celebration will be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 1:00 till 4:00 p.m. Please join us in celebrating Carol's wonderful life. Carol never said no to a get together, party, dance, trip to the casino, or any adventure! Cremation has taken place. She would do anything for anyone, never asking or expecting anything in return. She was loving and loyal to all who knew her. The people at the Centre meant the world to her many becoming just like family.

She joined the Simcoe Seniors' Centre where she started as a member, and then began teaching line dancing and later became a Board member. After the death of her beloved Paul, Carol carved a new life doing things she loved. She was a dedicated employee who loved her clients, and her clients loved her right back. Carol worked at Millard Rouse and Rosebrugh for 35 years.

Until the month of her death, Carol was still bowling and teaching line dancing. Carol competed at the highest levels during her baseball career and later went on to play ball recreationally until the age of 75. She played and coached basketball and volleyball. She was a skilled swimmer who competed in the Olympic trials. Carol was a competitive athlete her entire life. Carol has left behind a trail of broken hearts.

Predeceased by her brother-in-law Bob Tunis, sisters-in-law Jenny Mitchell and Eleanor Myerscough. Carol will be loved and missed by many nieces and nephews. Grammy never missed a sporting event and will always and forever be their biggest fan! Carol is loved by her sister, sister Gloria Tunis, brothers Frank (Joy) Atkinson, Jim (Sandy) Atkinson, sister-in-law Barbara Campbell. Cherished Grandmother to Ryan and Jordan. Her loss will forever be felt by her daughter Lori (Kevin) Costigan. She is predeceased by her husband and the love of her life Paul Girling. Predeceased by her parents Paul and Dorothy (Seems) Atkinson. Online condolences can be left at is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Carol Girling who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe in her 80th year surrounded by those who loved her most. The family would like to Thank the 2nd floor nurses and doctors for the wonderful care that Ernita received while she was there. For those wishing to make a memorial donation in Ernita's name they are asked to consider Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation, 167 Rolph Street, Tillsonburg, Ontario, N4G 3Y9. A Celebration of Ernita's life will take place at a later date. Serenity Burial and Cremation Services, 361 Main Street, Port Dover, (226) 290-9093 have been entrusted with the arrangements. Ernita will be sadly missed by her many friends at Hickory Hills where she lived and where she was very active and enjoyed many activities. Ernita is survived by her 3 sisters as well as her many nieces and nephews as well as many other relatives in Montreal, Quebec. Loving grandmother to Ryan, Selina, Blake, Carly, Audrey, Emily, Olivia, Sophia and Bennet who was her pride and joy as her first great grandchild. Dear mother to Terriann (Derek), Paul (Amy) Kevin (Chris) and David. Predeceased by her parents Ernest and Olivia McKellar. Peacefully with her family by her side at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, January 3, 2023.

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