Genereaux, Carolyn Marion
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Carolyn Marion Genereaux, born October 15, 1958, in Meaford, a daughter of the late Cecil and Alison (nee Smith) Laycock. Carolyn passed away on July 29, 2024 at Brightshores Health System in Owen Sound at the age of 65, after a brief illness.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband William (Bill) Genereaux in 2011.
Carolyn was the loving and amazing mother of Lindsay (Jeff) Schmitz. She was the much-loved grandmother ‘Gigi’ of Logan Schmitz.
She is survived by her brothers David (Susan), Murray (Marie) and Sandra (Jim). She was predeceased by her brother Dennis (Josie) and sister Barbara (Dunc). She will be missed greatly by her many nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
Carolyn was born and raised in Meaford. She attended Meaford Community School and Georgian Bay Secondary School. She met Bill on the steps going to the Cafeteria at GBSS when she was in 9th grade. After high school Bill and Carolyn moved to Kitchener and raised their daughter Lindsay there. They moved back to Meaford in 1997 and lived in town until Bill passed away in 2011. After that Carolyn moved back to Kitchener to live with Lindsay, Jeff and Logan. Carolyn and her family had just moved back to Meaford in 2024.
Carolyn loved summer and spent all of her time outside soaking up the sunshine and warm weather. You could always find her either in her flower beds making sure her flowers were in full bloom or sitting under the big maple tree reading a book. Even when she moved to Kitchener she spent as much time in Meaford as she could being by the water at Memorial Beach.
Carolyn, Lindsay and Logan would go on lots of road trips. Some of her favourite trips were Buffalo to go to the Target store, visiting the Thousand Islands, or a trip to St. Joseph Island to visit her sister. The last few years she has enjoyed going to Disney World. She loved everything about Disney World, but especially the nightly fireworks.
A private service of interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in Meaford.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre or a charity of your choice would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Uncle Murray & Aunt Marie, sorry for your family’s loss.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Saying good-bye to this very loved sister and aunt, Carolyn (nee Laycock) Genereaux.
Our thoughts are with you Lindsay, Jeff and Logan!
Jim, Sandra Butson & family
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Murray and Marie and family, sorry to read of Carolyn’s passing, way too young!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Condolences to all the family. I went to school with Carolyn from Grade 6 and on. She was always smiling and kind to others. Lynn (Vail) Carbert
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Healing prayers go out to Lindsay,Jeff and Logan and to the Laycock siblings. Carolyn will be rejoicing in Heaven now free from pain
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Lindsay, Jeff & Logan
My heart sincerely goes out to you on the sudden passing of your mom. Lindsay, Jeff and Logan, you were her world and I know its been a tough road for all of you. I am saddened by her passing but happy she was surrounded by family and so so much love. I am going to miss our frequent texts, she never failed to make me laugh. My thoughts are with you and your family, she will be dearly missed. Kym and Dave Peachey
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Carolyn was a lovely person to know we met her and Bill while we managed BayVista Apartments. our deepest condolences
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Saying goodbye is such a hard thing especially when it is way too soon. We have so many wonderful memories we will cherish forever. We love you so much Aunt Carolyn. Sending love and many hugs to Lindsay, Jeff and Logan.
Love Always,
Mike, Darlene, Avery & Hayden.
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The gardens in Heaven will bloom so beautifully now that Aunt Carolyn is there to take care of them.
Love you Lindsay, Jeff and Logan
❤Dawnie, Geoff, Mitchell and Allison Hook
Thursday, August 1, 2024
So sorry to all the families of Carolyn’s passing, I’m sure resting in peace in the loving arms of Bill,
Our condolences
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sure am going to miss this lady, she was the greatest sister and sister-in-law you could ever ask for. We had some good times together and a lot of laughs. I remember the time her and I {Marie} went to a Randy Travis concert at the auditorium and our seats were half way up in the stands. When she seen that, she said no way am I going up there, I said you have no choice, lets go. We got up there and she was shaking, but when he came on she was a clapping, her foot stomping and she was just a singing. We had a fun time that night. Will miss our visits and phone calls back and forth to each other. Rest in peace Carolyn, no more pain. Say Hi to Bill, Barb and Dennis from us. Love you for ever Murray and Marie.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Lindsay, Jeff, Logan & Family So very sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. May your wonderful memories help you get through this difficult time. RIP Carolyn
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Our condolences to Lindsay, Jeff, Logan and all the Laycock family on the passing of Cousin Carolyn.
Stu, Penny and family
Sunday, August 4, 2024
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the family,
Monday, August 5, 2024
Lyndsay Im so sorry to hearbout your mom..her whole life was dedicated to Bill and You all .Amazing lady had no idea she was back in Meaford ,wish she reached out..Noreen Feoriuk
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Lyndsay – it’s been a long time since we have had contact, but thinking of you as you traverse this grief journey.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Lyndsay, Logan, Jeff and the Laycock and Genereaux families. Thinking of all of you during this time and remembering so many great walks home with Carolyn and our talks of school, life and loves. I’m sure she and Bill are very happy to be together again. I’ve made a donation in Carolyn’s name to Fetch & Releash dog rescue so that everyone can have a special furball in their loves. Share your memories and she’ll always be nearby. ❤️