Murchland, Carole Carole passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, in hospital, Smiths Falls on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved wife and best friend for over 46 years of Ken Murchland. Much loved and respected mother of Kerri Murchland Clements and Penni Murchland. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jaxson Wells and Thomas and Sera Clements. Loved sister of Ron (the late Marlene) Short. Sadly missed by special nieces and nephews Brian (Diana), Gayle (the late Joe) Foster, Kathy Kelly, Lee-Anne (Bruce) Paterson, Braden Short (Mark Lawrence), great-nephew Thomas Kelly, other cousins, extended family and friends. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Mary Brake and Carolyn Doucette. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Thursday, January, 5, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friends are invited to gather for sharing of memories at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club on Friday, January 6, 2017 after 3 p.m. In memory of Carole, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated.