Carole Jeanne MacLeod's Obituary
Carole Jeanne MacLeod passed away on May 15, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 89. Carole was affectionately known by her loved ones as Ducks, Hertzie, Mom, Carlee, Granny and Robbie.
Carole is survived by her three sons, Malcolm (Kelly), Stephen (Judy) and Andrew (Michelle) and was predeceased by her beloved husband Malcolm, daughter Kimberly, and daughter-in-law Kendra. Granny will always be lovingly remembered by her ten grands, Courtney (James), Laura (Gabe), Liam (Claire), Scott, Elise, Sean (Danny), Laird (Grace), Sam, Emily (Aaron), and Jeff (Emily) and great-grand Hugo. Carole is survived by her sister Kathy and predeceased by her brothers Richard, Hal and Jerry.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Carole graduated from East High School in 1955. Carole attended the University of Utah, studying Fine Arts and Psychology. Carole was actively involved with the Spurs, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, women's ski team, and the yearbook. Carole left before she graduated and travelled to Hawaii and Europe where she met Malcolm on the ski slopes in 1959. They were married in May 1962 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. They lived in The Hague, Netherlands for several months while Malcolm completed a graduate course at the International Training Center in Delft. They made their homes in Toronto, ON (1962–1970) and Georgetown, ON (1970–1997) before returning to Salt Lake City, Utah.
Raising her four children was Carole’s first and most cherished priority. MacLeod winters meant spending weekends on the slopes at Caledon, where Carole orchestrated the ski school for many years. She knew all of the Caledon families and made lifelong friendships along the way. Summers were often spent on the East Coast, road trips across Canada and to Salt Lake City. The last week of the summer was reserved for family camp at YMCA Camp Kitchikewana.
Over their 59 years of marriage, Carole and Malcolm had a beautiful tradition of spending anniversaries at the Shaw Festival followed by a picnic along the shores of the Niagara River.
Carole will always be remembered for her exuberant storytelling - recounting the most intricate details of conversations with family, friends and clients. Carole was a devoted mother and Granny and maintained a constant connection with phone calls, FaceTime and letters. Carole was known for slipping “walking around money” into the pocket of an unsuspecting grand. You will be hard-pressed to find someone more proud of her children and her grands. At your next family gathering, have someone recite “Prinderella and the Cince” and think of Carole. Be sure to ask to be excused from the table when you are “sufficiently suffonsified.”
Carole was a successful real estate agent in the Halton Region for many years - where she built lasting friendships and touched many lives. Carole returned to Salt Lake City in 1997 as though she had never left, reconnecting effortlessly with lifelong friends. Carole worked at the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce in Business Development where she flourished in making connections and enthusiastically sharing her deep knowledge and love of Salt Lake City. Carole also worked at Little America where she enjoyed meaningful conversations about her hometown.
Carole and Malcolm shared a love of travel that they instilled in their children. Together, they traveled the world extensively, exploring five of the seven continents and forging special bonds and friendships along the way. The arts and sciences continued to be a big part of their lives in Salt Lake City where they attended symphonies at the Abravanel Hall, UofU health studies lectures, and the Chamber lecture series. Carole enjoyed her bridge clubs - first in Georgetown and then in Salt Lake City - where friends would gather to share stories of family and savour good food - all while playing a few games of bridge. The stakes were high at 25 cents per game.
Recently diagnosed with dementia, Carole’s final days were spent at The Ridge Foothills where she faced each day with her characteristic strength and determination. The family is grateful to Dr. Susan Cochella and the staff at University of Utah Health for the care and kindness shown to Carole and Malcolm over the years. During Carole’s final days, exceptional palliative care was provided by the staff at The Ridge and Canyon Home Care. The family will be forever grateful for the compassionate hospice care provided by Rachel, Codie, and Tammy.
Carole’s energy, curiosity, and gift for connection left an impression everywhere she went. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by many.
Please join the family for sandwiches and stories at Carole’s Celebration of Life from 1pm - 3pm on June 6, 2026 at Little America Hotel at 500 S Main St, SLC, Utah. The family will plan another event in Toronto, Ontario - date and time TBD.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or the charity of your choice.
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