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Carol Ann Jensen ((Kennedy Fox))
December 5, 1938 - July 10, 2023
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Carol Ann (Kennedy Fox) Jensen
Dec 5 1938 – July 10, 2023
Born in Vancouver BC Dec 5, 1938, the youngest of three children of John (Jack) and Annie Kennedy of East Vancouver. An alum of Gladstone school, she ended school with a grade 10 education and took up work as a bookkeeper at East Asiatic Company in downtown Vancouver.
Married to Edward Fox in 1959, and widowed at age 22 with two children under 2. With the help and support of her parents and siblings, she struggled and survived as a single parent until remarrying in 1966 to Henning Jensen, moving to Vancouver Island and having two more children.
While residing in Gold River, she co-founded the Girl Guides chapter, ladies auxiliary at the church and made lifelong friendships. Carol took her knitting and sewing hobbies to new heights by developing skills in spinning and weaving, which eventually led to the purchase of 30 acres at Cowichan Station so that she could get access to wool on the hoof.
During the next 35 years at Cowichan Station, Carol opened a wool store in Duncan specializing in knitting supplies and clothing, continued studying fibre techniques and arts, and travelled extensively through her work as a travel agent.
She joined many community groups and clubs in the Cowichan Valley, and more often than not, ended up on the executive and as treasurer, and made many more lifelong friends. Cowichan musical society, Victoria Spinners & Weavers Guild, Medford Singers.
Through the struggles and challenges of the last 3 years, Carol maintained her role and hobbies to the best of her ability and never tired of talking about her passion for textiles and fibres, which was the love of her life.
She leaves behind a family and a huge circle of friends and family of choice, who loved her well.
Special loving thanks to Heather, Kate, Joanne and all the amazing staff and volunteers at Cowichan Hospice House.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for September 16th @2:00pm at Duncan United Church Hall – 246 Ingram Street, Duncan. All are welcome to attend and help celebrate Carol’s life.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Cowichan Hospice House in Carol’s name.
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From: Pauline McEwan
Relation: Through Women welcome Women, I’m holding Wallhanging above with Elinor. Canterbury U.K.
Sadly,, 5W, are sad to lose another friend, RIP, love care and peace to her family at this sad time.
From: Pauline McEwan
Relation: We met when I visited with Wallhanging Elinor is holding, and when I came back, we had dinner with friends and members. Happy memories.
5W send sympathy to her family and friends, we met many years ago, when I visited Vancouver.
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