Carol passed away peacefully with family by her side in the Souris Health Centre on November 8, 2025 at the age of 72 years. Carol is the beloved wife of Don Kohut, mother of Bridget and Donna, stepmother of Michael (Kelly), Jeff and the late Steven, grandmother of Brandy, Dawn, Brendan, Jadin, Jeremy, Jaxson and Jessie.
Carol was born January 12, 1953 in Gainsborough, Saskatchewan to George and Beatrice Quantrill. Carol along with her siblings Georgina, Bernice and Robert grew up in Carievale, Saskatchewan.
Carol married Joe Thimsen in 1971. They welcome daughter Bridget in 1973 and daughter Donna in 1974. Tragically losing Joe in 1974, Carol spent the next several years raising her 2 young daughters.
Don and Carol’s adventure began in January 1992 and married October 26, 1996 in Souris, Manitoba. Carol loved life on the farm with Don. Summers they enjoyed camping and tending to their garden. Fresh produce was shared and enjoyed by family and friends. For 15 years they provided a safe and loving home to Foster Children.
One of Carol’s greatest loves was her beloved pets. Most recent addition her Chihuahua, Daisy who misses her dearly.
Carol was predeceased by her husband Joe, Parents Beatrice and George, sister Bernice, son Steven, Grandson Carlos.
On behalf of the family we would like to give a special thank you to all the wonderful staff at the Souris Health Centre who cared for Carol.
A funeral service was held at Kowalchuk’s Funeral Chapel, Souris, Manitoba on November 21, 2025 with interment in the Souris-Glenwood Cemetery. In memory of Carol, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or to a charity of your choice.
My sincere condolences to Don and Family on the passing of Carol. She was a fine caring lady.
I’m so sorry to hear that Carol is gone. She was such a wonderful lady. Hugs Don and family.
My sincere condolences to Carol’s family and friends. We attended elementary school in Carievale. Carol and her daughter’s were good neighbours to my mum. My grandma Edna Taylor would visit the Quantrill family often as they lived close by and the Shanks-Quantrill families were farm neighbours in the Empire district many years ago.
Fly with the angels.
Our sincerest sympathy on your loss