Memories

Thinking of you today Al. Hard to believe a year has gone by so quickly. Still and always remembered. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family She’s always there in your heart and mind. Jane Ashwood

Caryn was an extraordinary woman. My admiration and respect for her is immeasurable. I am eternally grateful that she was the mother in law to my son, Zach, and grandmother to our mutual grandsons, Zeke and Arlo. Her constant devotion, energy, love, and caring is something that will leave an indelible print on the hearts and minds of all who loved and respected her. I was privileged to have been a colleague of hers at Doyle the last several years of our careers. Her incredible knowledge combined with her patience, was respected and greatly appreciated by both students and teachers. I will miss her calm wisdom and her thoughtful intelligence.
Caryn embraced every moment of her life. She and her family shared incredible travel adventures; some closer to home, but there were also innumerable travels to countries all over the world. I was very happy to have experienced one trip with Caryn, which was to the beautiful wedding of my son, Zach, to her daughter, Janel, in Santorini, Greece. That was one of many times through the years that my family and I were privileged to have experienced her tremendous generosity, and witness the love and care she had for her friends and family.
We will all miss her joy, her sense of humour, and her realistic, yet optimistic outlook. With every adventure, when we watch our gardens grow, and when we gather as a family, her presence will always be felt.

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To Janel, Zach and family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope your beautiful memories will help you through this difficult time. Debby & Fred

My deepest condolences to the Kulenkamp family and my friend Andrew. I have very fond memories of Caryn’s kindness and generosity. Andrew, I am thinking about you and your family at this very difficult time.

David Renner

As a child of the Randall Road gang my memories of Caryn are fond and many. Getting our dog Misty from her, climbing through her basement window to get to her amazing greenhouse, the famous street parties and fireworks, her incredible kitchen and food, her generosity and kindness, and most vivid of all, the trips to Shades Mills in the hot Hespeler summers. How I loved them. For some reason, I can picture her floating in the lake – she was so good at it! My kiwi husband and two daughters had the pleasure of meeting her and spending a bit of time with her. We still have and frequently mention the now famous ‘Caryn Kulenkamp blanket’ that she crocheted for our youngest daughter. She was one of the good ones. We will miss her. Our love to her family.

When I was born my sister was four and a half years old. Our mother came home from the hospital, put me in Caryn’s arms, and said, “This is your baby.” I’m sure she said it to help my sister get over the fact that I was usurping her place as baby of the family, but Caryn took it seriously! Long before she had four precious children of her own, I was the one she taught how to swim and bake and skate. For my ninth birthday she threw me an amazing party/treasure hunt. She made my halloween costumes. To this day, every time I put on gloves in the winter, I hear her voice in my head saying, “Put mittens on BEFORE you go outside.” To give me confidence, she told me I wouldn’t fall off my bike or off my skates if I was humming(!) She loved to compete, she loved to win, but she never begrudged a loss at cards or a board game.
I was thrilled to be the maid of honor at her wedding, and godmother to her son Patrick.
I can’t believe my sister is gone.

My heart is broken for all of you at this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your profound loss.
We will keep all of you in our thoughts….

So sorry Al & family. You have many wonderful memories that will always be with you. Caryn was always willing to help Sandy & Jack with anything, they will sure miss their conversations over the fence. Being friends & neighbours for 40 years with you both, will leave our family with some life long Randall Rd gang memories also. Our sincere condolences ❤

I had the honour of working with Caryn at Doyle some years ago.
I am sad to learn of her passing. She was a very wise, compassionate woman
with a tremendous sense of humour. She knew I relished my large , varied types of lunches and that I possessed a robust appetite. She amongst others, to my surprise ,delivered a two foot long sandwich that had an enormous amount of meat and salad, cheese etc, in it, . It was my fortieth birthday I believe and she had the most wonderful smile watching me trying to eat this massive sandwich. This kind act revealed the type of generosity and deep care she exhibited towards others. May God bless her and her family.
Sincere,
Michael Finoro

Dear Janel and family: I am so very sad to hear this news of the passing of your dear mother, Caryn. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May she Rest In Peace.

My condolences to the family on the loss of Caryn. I worked with her at Monsignor Doyle and enjoyed her company very much. Caryn impressed me with her ability to work with students. She had such a great balance between getting things done and having fun.

Caryn was an extraordinary human being. There was no job too small or too big that she wouldn’t turn her hand to. She encouraged everyone around her by being the example. I learned so much from her during her time at Doyle. It wasn’t only the students who gained from knowing her!
Her family came first in her heart and she spoke with great pride about each and everyone of you. Your family will have so many treasured memories of her.
May the support and kindness of others help you through this difficult time.

Tom and I send our condolences. We were just speaking of you and Caryn before Christmas as I was decorating our tree with the beautiful crocheted ornaments we received many years ago. We will treasure them always. Take care of and be safe.

I was so saddened to hear the news of Caryn’s passing. I worked with Caryn at Monsignor Doyle for many years, and although she was never an EA in one of my classes, we enjoyed many conversations over lunch. Her compassion, kindness, sense of humour and wisdom are qualities I will always remember about her. She knitted each of my boys a baby blanket when they were born, and I will never forget that act of kindness and friendship. They were special gifts that we have saved.

I send my deepest sympathy to her family, who she treasured above all else. May you find peace and comfort in each other and in your memories of her.

(My youngest son Griffin would also like to send a hug of sympathy to his classmate, Zeke-Caryn’s grandson. It was so nice to see Caryn over the last 2 years during school morning drop-offs.)

Rest In Peace special lady you your amazing with my my brother Marco Gonacalves when you worked with him at Doyle you are one of gods angels our condolences to all the family and god bless you all

I am deeply saddened to hear of Caryn’s passing. She was an amazing person who provided so much love and support to so many students. It was clearly evident how much she loved her job and how much she loved the students.
My deepest condolences to Caryn’s family, may you find peace in the wonderful memories you hold close during this difficult time.

I worked with Caryn for many years at Doyle. Her sense of humor always kept me in my toes. Not only could she master mind a good prank but was a great sport in the recieving.I have so many stories that make me smile. She will always be remembered and will remain close to my heart. Heaven is going to be kept on their toes, they are truly luck to be getting such an amazing soul.

I was deeply saddened to hear of Caryn’s passing. As a teacher, I had the chance to work with Caryn at Monsignor Doyle and she was amazing with students. She had the ability to reach them and help them reach their goals. She was caring and compassionate while working with them, but at the same time she would not let them do any less than they were able to do.

Even though she has been away from Doyle for a number of years, I still remember her smile and kind words for me as a new teacher. My thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends during this time. May she rest in peace.

Karen was a joy to work with. She inspired students and always went beyond to support those who needed it. Better yet, she was fun – I am blessed to have worked with her.

As a teacher at Monsignor Doyle for many years, Caryn was always a compassionate colleague who brought positivity and warmth to our entire school community.

May Caryn’s memory and love live on in all the lives she so warmly touched. May God bless her family and friends with grace and peace in this time of loss.

We were so sorry to hear of Caryn’s passing. We first met through our work at Monsignor Doyle where everyone respected both her skill and her compassion in supporting students. She was a great colleague who helped inspire all who worked with her – and when she retired, she left a lasting impact on all of us. Thinking of all of you at this difficult time…

Learning of Caryn’s sudden passing was heart-wrenching and has left an enormous gap that cannot be filled. Caryn loved her family and loved spending time with them at home or on their latest globe-trotting holiday. I always looked forward to receiving the emails she sent describing the latest family travel adventures (or misadventures).
Caryn was an extraordinary woman who was admired and respected by all who knew her. She had a special and unique way of encouraging and mentoring others to be the best they could be. Her caring and wisdom were rare gifts she freely shared . It has been my pleasure and privilege to call her my friend. My heart goes out to each of you. With love and heartfelt sympathy, Lynn

I had the pleasure to work with and learn from Caryn for 16 years at Monsignor Doyle CSS. It was a delight to know her. I remember many fond gatherings and trips outside of work and be forever grateful for the laughs and memories we shared. To her husband Al and his family my husband Jim and myself offer our heartfelt condolences..she will forever remain a special memory in our hearts may she Rest In Peace.