Caroline Lorna McRae, who will be greatly missed, passed away on August 8th, 2025, surrounded by her friend and family members.
She is survived by her son, her granddaughter, her daughter-in-law, her nieces Jasmine in New Zealand, Annabelle in Canada, and Daphne in Europe along with her brother Paul and her sister-in-law Chantal in Portugal.
Born in England on March 17th, 1945, she immigrated to Canada with her mother Joan Michie McRae landing in Halifax at Pier 21 in 1947. They made their way to Campbellton New Brunswick, birthplace of her father George Kenneth McRae. There they were welcomed by the Campbellton McRae Clan. Caroline is the eldest of 16 cousins on the McRae side and is deeply loved by them along with all her many Michie cousins and family overseas.
Caroline lived a full life filled with adventure, travel and laughter. Starting at eighteen she blazed a trail across Canada, Africa and eventually South East Asia. In later years she did so in the company of her son and together they shared many adventures. She was especially proud of riding a motorcycle across Africa and Canada in the 1960's and 70's.
She was very passionate about aid and development and spent most of her working life in NGO's and later CIDA where she was valued both by her colleagues and the many people, she worked with on projects all over Africa and South East Asia.
She had a sharp wit, was full of sarcasm and was a lot of fun to be around. She always wanted to find out where someone was from and left a lasting impression everywhere she went.
She was also a fighter and someone of great strength who overcame many obstacles in life, and she did a lot of that as a single mother.
To say she will be greatly missed is a cliché but very true, she will be missed by friends, family including her 2 dearest cousins, and all the people whose lives she touched.
In life Caroline always took the road less traveled.
The Celebration of Life recording can be viewed here.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Cornerstone Women's Shelter
Digital Guestbook
Mike McLean
Tejumo
Dear Caroline, Family and Friends,
It took only a single meeting, orchestrated by a mutual friend, to be struck by your curiosity, generosity, and openness to all. The moments we shared were far too brief, yet more than enough to make the encounter truly worthwhile. You will be deeply missed. My prayers and thoughts accompany you on your journey.
Tejumo and Robert
Christopher George
Dear Caroline…what a wonderful breathe of fresh air in the work environment and socially….you are hugely missed!!. But I will have many wonderful memories to carry me along!
Damien…so sorry for your loss, stay safe and revel in those memories of your dear Mom!
Caroline was a fascinating person, I am glad to have met her. I will miss her.
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.