BATE, Carol-Anne

Feb 25, 2016

Certified accountant, genealogist, and florist, cherished friend and teacher, passed from this world she loved so dearly. Raised in Winnipeg, worked in the USA, she and her daughter first came to Frontenac in 1999 to meet living relatives, stand at the cabin of Cota great-grandparents, visit family graves from Dunnsville to Montreal, and see the historical building of her Bate ancestor who helped found the city of Ottawa. Having found home, Carol-Anne designed a house built by Art Cota, and retired here in the country. As long time genealogist and Membership Registrar for the Ardoch Algonquin band she was so happy when her hard work answered any family mystery, or enabled her to document someone’s right to carry a band card.

Carol-Anne had a fierce love for the land, all animals, and her many friends and relatives. She leaves a daughter Kimberly, three brothers, a dear niece, and those she called her ‘ducklings’--young people she gave to, guided and loved. May they carry on her bright and generous spirit. She is predeceased by her beloved cousin Lawrence, her parents Newell and Lisa, and the love of her life, husband Bill Brice Holland.

There will be a memorial gathering for Carol-Anne in May. Meanwhile, please send your favorite Carol-Anne story, family news and photos, or donations, as you wish, with our thanks. Send snail mail to: Carol-Anne, c/o Art and Kathy Cota, R.R.1, 12294 Rd 38, Tichborne, Ontario K0H 2V0. Look for AFFNA web site updates on the May gathering. We very much appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Thanks for all the fun and love.  www.mcconnellfuneralhome.ca