Joy Carscadden Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joy Carscadden of Calgary, Alberta, born in Gleichen, Alberta, who passed away on July 12, 2024 at the age of 93. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joy Carscadden to pay them a last tribute.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Joy's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Joy's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gerald "Jerry" Carscadden; her parents, Bill Sutermeister and Mildred Sutermeister; and her sister Pauline Kay. She is survived by: her daughters, Catherine "Cat" Taylor and Marily Quinn (Rob) of Calgary, AB; and her grandchildren, Benjamin Quinn, Megan Froese (Jeremy) and Lindsey Taylor (Ty Jackson).

She was instrumental in establishing The Thrill of Flight component offered in the Alberta public school curriculum, and in creating the Mountain Flying course for Mount Royal College and was honoured nationally for her contributions to aviation education.