Obituary of Kayla Carr

It is with sadness that the family of Kayla Carr announces her passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the age of 37. Born in Fredericton, NB, on June 17, 1987, she was the daughter of Brent Merrill and Sherry Jackson (Larry).

In addition to her parents Kayla leaves behind her children, Jada Joy Corkum and Mila and Theo Lavender; Brandon Lavender and his parents, Laurie and Stephen; her brother, Michael Carr (Caroline), sister, Tealen Durant, step sister, Mia Taverner (Zack), step brother, Landen Taverner, sister, Annie Taverner and brother, Alex Taverner; paternal grandmother, Faye Brawn; Jada’s grandmother, Charlene Corkum; stepmother, Ashleigh Taverner; cousins, Sarah Carr, Adam, Amanda, Mandy, Tara, Sean, Lindsey, Jason, Curtis and Justin, and a very large extended family. Kayla was predeceased by her grandparents, Kenneth and Marjorie Carr; uncle, Victor Carr; cousins, Cassie Stewart and Mitchell Carr.

Never without a smile, that could brighten anyone's day. Kayla loved life and everyone she held close to her heart. Her children were the highlight of her life, her greatest achievements! She gave us all 3 beautiful people that each have become different little versions of our Kayla and her light shines through them! Kayla's second love ... Food!!! That girl could eat! And if she knew you were cooking something good she was coming!! 

There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Kayla’s Life will be held at the Geary Lions Club on Saturday, December 14, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm. For those who wish to make a donation in Kayla’s memory please contact Oromocto Funeral Home at 506-357-5100 for further information.