AGAR, Carol Dianne (Atkinson)

Carol Dianne Agar (Atkinson) passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 78 at Headwaters Healthcare Centre in Orangeville, surrounded by her loved ones. Carol was born on October 12, 1947, to Harold and Lois Atkinson and is survived by her brother Robert and sister Helen (Dave). She will be greatly missed by her beloved husband of 54 years, Paul, her children Deborah (Steve) and Michael (Dana). Beloved grandmother to Cassidy, Quinton, and Alexis. Much-loved sister-in-law to Linda, Carl (Ruth), Darlene (Jim), and Dianne (Hugh). She will be greatly missed by her many extended family members, neighbours, and friends. Carol was a lifelong resident of Grand Valley, working in the Royal Bank for over 35 years, volunteering with the firefighters’ ladies’ auxiliary, horticulture club, figure skating club, and countless other community organizations. An active member of Knox Presbyterian Church and friend to all she met, Carol was at her happiest while contributing to the community and helping others. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the compassionate care that was given to Carol during her illness from Groves Memorial Community Hospital’s oncology department, Grand River Hospital Cancer Centre, Guelph General Hospital, and Headwaters Healthcare Centre, not to mention the many friends and family that helped her and our family along the way. A Celebration of Carol’s Life will take place at In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. (28 Main Street North, Grand Valley ON), on Saturday January 31st, 2026, from 11:00am – 2:00pm. Words of Remembrance will take place at 12:00pm. Online condolences can be made at www.imfunerals.com. In Memoriam Funeral Services Inc. has been given the honour of serving the Agar Family.