We are deeply saddened to share the news that Carolyn Roth passed away on April 1st 2026 at 86 years of age, surrounded by her immediate family.

Carolyn was a remarkable person and loved by many. Her smile was ever present and she lit up any room she entered. She was always generous with her attention, her laughter, and her joy for life as she effortlessly engaged with the world. Above all else she loved gathering with friends and family.

Toronto was Carolyn’s birthplace and home. In her youth she was a Kingsway girl that enjoyed the city that was forming around her. Through the arts she shaped her life and how she shared it with the world. Music was an early joy and her voice was wonderful. Visual art was the backbone to her career and life as a leading art teacher and nurturing creative mother. Always visionary, during her career as a teacher she was involved in many projects that helped redefine the way people approached learning through the arts. Her natural manner was to always include, engage, and make things better for all. To Carolyn life was an opportunity for beauty which informed the way she curated the world for others to experience, always enriching our lives.

Carolyn will be greatly missed by her family: husband Paul, daughter Lindsay, son-in-law Matt and grand-daughter Lily, and her extended family and friends. A small and intimate funeral will be held. However, friends who want to remember Carolyn with the family are welcome at our home from 1pm onward April 9th.

The family appreciates all expressions of sympathy during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee, Daily Bread Food Bank or a favourite charity in Carolyn’s memory are welcome.