Carole Marie DeVries

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Carole Marie DeVries (née LeBlanc), aged 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Bluewater Health in Sarnia, following a brief illness. Carole is now reunited with her beloved husband, John (Johannes) DeVries (1995).

Carole was born on July 4, 1941, in Moncton, New Brunswick. She attended teachers’ college in Fredericton, NB, where she pursued her passion for teaching. She began her rewarding career in Shawinigan, QC, before moving to Sarnia, ON, where she taught elementary school and French with the Catholic School Board for many years.

She was the loving and devoted mother of Brent, Shelly (Rod) Baker, Ryan (Leanne) DeVries, and Carrie DeVries (Paolo Rovazzi). She was a proud grandmother to Tyler (Lauren) Baker, Megan Baker (Patrick May), Lauren Redrupp, and Samantha Redrupp, and a loving great-grandmother to Finnegan Baker.

Carole was predeceased by her parents, Mary and Edmund LeBlanc; her brother, Jim LeBlanc, and his wife, Anna; and her brother-in-law, Jean-Bernard LeBlanc. She is survived by her sister, Christine LeBlanc, and sisters-in-law Beppie Doleweerd, Dianne Bucking, and Margaret DeVries. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Carole enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, whether relaxing with a good book, creating beautiful photo albums and reminiscing about cherished memories, or travelling, especially to the East Coast, where she loved the beaches and fresh lobster. She also loved taking leisurely walks and spending time ironing, a pastime she truly enjoyed. These everyday joys brought her much happiness and made for many cherished memories.

In recent years, Carole resided at Fairwinds Retirement Residence, Village on the St. Clair, and Afton Park Place. Her family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at each of these residences for the kindness, compassion, and care shown to Carole.

Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in Sarnia.

Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Parkinson Canada. Online donations may be made at: https://tinyurl.com/5fxzdkde . For in-person donations, the funeral home can accept cheques only.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.