Carole Hawver MacKay, went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016, she was 78 years of age. She had graciously battled Multiple Myeloma for several months.
She was born, Carole Jean MacDonald in Applegate, Michigan on June 17,1938 to Kathryn Mitchell MacDonald and Roy Delbert MacDonald. She was their fourth child & only girl. Her surviving brothers include: Gerald MacDonald, Grove, OK; and Ray MacDonald, Chesnee SC. She also had two brothers: Donald MacDonald, who passed at 5 months of age, Bobby MacDonald, who passed at 3 months of age. Her mother preceded her in death when Carole was a teen & her father, who also preceded her in death, later married, Jane Fraiser, who was a loving step mother and brought into the family 3 step brothers: Dale Fraiser, David Fraiser and Terry Fraiser. She has numerous nieces and nephews.
She graduated from Port Huron High School in Michigan, and later married Jule Dean who owned a painting business. To this union was born one son, Duane Dean, who survives his mother’s passing. The family later moved to Winter Haven, Florida.
After being single for several years she went with a friend to a church service where she saw a violinist playing and she practically ‘fell in love at first sight’. The violinist was John C. Hawver and after a fun courtship they were married and remained so for 27 years. Carole helped him found & run the Masters Chamber Orchestra as well as run his annuities and insurance business.
After John’s passing she met Brad MacKay at a Hospice Grieving Support Group & they were married a year or so later. She took good care of him in his final 2 years, just as she had done for John. Carole was indeed a caregiver at heart.
Carole was a dear sweet soul, who loved to dote on those she cared for. She had a heart, ‘As soft as a marshmallow’ and just wanted to love & be loved. She also loved to laugh and play with her grandchildren. She had a deep love of the Lord & strong faith. These were important to her especially in her waning months.
She is also survived by many step children: Suzanne Hawver Wheatley (Chuck) Norfolk, VA, Ginger Hawver, Virginia Beach, VA, Charlene Farrell (Chris), Great Falls, VA, Harry Hawver (Jackie Payne), New York, NY, Rochelle Toro (Jay), Issaquah, WA and David MacKay (Susan), Tarpon Springs, FL. Seven grandchildren: Charity Dean, Winter Haven, FL, Nicholas & Grace Wheatley, Norfolk, VA, Weslee & Greyson Toro, Richmond, VA, Bradley & Mason Carvajal, Great Falls, VA. She has numerous nieces and nephews.
David & Susan took loving care of Carole from the day of diagnosis until her passing.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at the Christ Church of Palm Harbor on Wednesday, January 18th at 7PM, with a reception to follow in the church fellowship hall, address is 1111 Indiana Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Burial will take place at the Florida Veteran’s Cemetery in Bushnell, FL on Thursday, January 19th at 1PM. You are welcome to call Susan MacKay 727-935-5417 or Suzanne Hawver Wheatley, 757-630-9205 with any questions.
My sweetest Aunt Carole! I will miss you so much & our daily talks. You were always my biggest supporter. You’ll forever be in my heart & now you are in our Lord’s house. Kiss & hug Davey for me. RIP now & we will see each other again someday. With much love, your adopted daughter!
Carole, since the day we met you, we were thankful for the relationship we built together. You always said we were put in each other’s path. The Lord knew what he was doing! Your smile will be missed. You smiled for me even on the last day while I held your hand.
Carole, what an inspiration you were to me. I met you when I was only 11 years old, but I knew you would be special in my life. I don’t know how my life might have turned out, if God hadn’t placed you in it. I was lying in bed this morning, crying and thinking of how much I love you & how that love was returned so preciously. You were there for me during my teenage years; I remember when you, Jule & Duane took me to Michigan with yall & gave me a surprise 16th birthday party up there! You introduced me to Dale & was very involved in Dales & my wedding; you even had the reception at your house😌 You were “there” during Aimee’s kidnapping & daddy’s death (on the same day that the police found Aimee & returned her to us). I was blessed with Christian parents & a Christian home, but your agape love filled those empty places I had in my heart & it comforted me when I didnt feel very loved during my adolescent years. I know where you are, and I know that we will see each other again in heaven because the Bible says we will know as we are known, but I miss you so much. …. words can’t even express how much I miss you. I’m so glad that Brads daughter & son-in-law took care of you during you illness& last days. I tried to fly down to see you, but couldn’t get a flight during the holidays. I love you, I miss you & since I’m almost 62 years old, It might not be very long until I see you again. Love always💖 Debby