December 13, 1931 – September 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Nana, Carolyn Prashaw, on September 3, 2026, at the age of 94.
Carolyn was kind, loving, funny, and always welcoming. She had a smile that came easily, loved to laugh, and seemed to make friends wherever she went. She genuinely enjoyed people, and people were naturally drawn to her. Whether you knew her for a lifetime or only for a short while, Carolyn had a way of making an impression and leaving you with a story or a smile to remember her by.
She was “Nana” to far more than just her own family. Throughout her many years in Dunnville, she became a familiar and loved part of the community. Whether you knew her as Nana, a friend, a neighbour, or as your school bus driver many years ago, chances are she remembered you and was happy to see you.
Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, William Prashaw, in 1995. She leaves behind her children, James Hutcheson and family, Karen Kot and family, Robin Prashaw and family, Valerie Woods and family, and Wanda Tobin and family, as well as her 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Carolyn touched so many lives throughout her 94 years that it would simply be impossible to name everyone who was important to her. Her family extended far beyond the names listed here. There were so many people she loved, so many friendships she treasured, and so many people who loved her right back.
We were incredibly lucky to have Nana for 94 years. Her laughter, her smile, and the love she gave so freely will be missed more than words can say, but the memories she left behind will stay with all of us who had the privilege of knowing her.
Please join us to share stories, memories, laughter, and love as we celebrate Carolyn’s life on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Dunnville Legion. Everyone whose life was touched by Carolyn is welcome.
Sending sincere sympathy
My deepest and heartfeltsympathy to the families.
Condolences to the families
Sending Deepest Sympathy
Sorry to hear this. My condolences to Karen and the whole family
Sending our condolences
So sorry for your loss, she was a great lady.🙏🙏
So sorry to hear. Our condolences to Karen and family
You will be missed Nanabanana, fly high!! Condolences to all the family.
Sending my deepest condolences! Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace my dearest Aunt Carolyn I was so glad I got to visit you a few weeks ago met so much to me I have great memories of you and uncle Bill and your son and step daughters we always had a great visit with them your memories forever in my 💜
Heart felt condolences to the family. She was an amazing lady. Have very fond memories of her.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. Such a kind and loving soul. May she rest in peace. Condolences and love to friends and family 💕
My condolences to Carolyn’s family and friends, she was such a beautiful and amazing lady ! Carolyn you will be missed!
Carolyn was always so kind to me and I loved her great sense of humour. She was an extra set of eyes on us growing up the old Ross Avenue neighbourhood. Great memories. Thoughts are with the family.
My sincere condolences to the family, I worked Carolyn and found her to be a hard working kind person.
Sh will be missed.