The University of Alberta banner is flying at half-mast from May 20-24, 2021 in remembrance of Ms. Carole Byrne, Vice-Provost and University Registrar (retired), Office of the Registrar.
Carole Byrne

On May 7, 1947, Carole was born in Montreal, Quebec, where she attended school in Notre-Dame-de-Grace and, in summers, vacationed in Kennebunk, Maine, with her adopted parents, Lorraine Killorin and Ross Crawford. Throughout her life, Carole excelled in virtually every activity she undertook: she was an accomplished academic, artist, athlete, mentor and friend to those who had the privilege of being in her life, whether in Eastern Canada, Alberta, or Scottsdale, Arizona.
One could speculate that Carole was born to compete with the likes of Hermes, or more appropriately, Nike, given the grace and speed at which she flew through life. An intrepid runner, she completed numerous half marathons, several triathlons, and consistently won in her age group. In the 1990s she completed in the Boston Marathon, cheered on by her husband John. Throughout her stellar professional career, she touched the lives of numerous colleagues at the Banff Centre, Telus, and ultimately, the University of Alberta, where she served as Vice-Provost and Registrar until her retirement in 2008.
Carole's untimely passing leaves a legacy of unwavering love for her cherished husband of 25 years, John Byrne (Edmonton) and daughter, Trish O'Flaherty, of Ontario. Countless friends, neighbours, colleagues, fellow golfers, artists, and runners from Alberta and Scottsdale will miss her genuine warmth, humour, integrity, creativity, beauty, and indefatigable spirit.
John and Trish acknowledge with profound gratitude close friends and neighbours John Deacon, Anne Fry, and Liz Kennedy, whose constant support over the past 7 months will never be forgotten; and also the exemplary actions of the Edmonton Police Department's Search & Rescue teams.
Given these challenging times, all are invited to celebrate Carole's meaningful life by visiting www.connelly-mckinley.com to view memoirs of her life and contribute condolences. If you wish to add photos or reminiscences of Carole, please email sandy@gunderson77.com If you so desire, donations in memory of Carole may be made to the Edmonton Humane Society, 13620 163 Street, Edmonton, T5V www.edmontonhumanesociety.com. Joined throughout eternity, and forever in our hearts.
To send condolences, please visit www.connelly-mckinley.com.
This obituary originally appeared on Edmonton Journal Obituaries.
For information about lowering the University of Alberta banner, visit the In Memoriam webpage.