It saddens us to announce that Carl Alexander Thomen passed on February 2, 2026 in
his 67th year. Over the last few years Carl struggled with poor health.
Survived by his loving spouse of 40 years, Diana (DeeDee) Morin, stepdaughter
Sabrina Morin Shelton and family of Belleville , and his sister Joanne and husband
Bruce McDonald of Kirkland Lake. There are also a few cousins and a Aunt and Uncle
who will remember him.
Predeceased by his parents Bruno and Elva (nee White) as well as his brother
Gordon.
Born and raised in the North, Carl returned to Kirkland Lake upon retiring after 30 years
with AutoSystems (Magna) in Belleville, Ont.
He loved the north as much as he loved his Toronto Maple Leafs.
Thanks to the staff at Health at Home who helped to keep him at home, especially
Glenn who visited twice weekly.
Because it’s what he wanted, cremation will take place and there will be no service or
celebration.
Carl and his dry sense of humour will be sadly missed
Sympathy Messages
Awww, Joanne, I'm so sorry to read this. Sending heartfelt condolences to you, Bruce, Carl's spouse and family. Sending hugs, ❤️ Louine
- Louine, on
February 4, 2026
Joanne & Bruce- very sorry to hear of Carl’s passing
Love Swas
- Carolyn Lenardon , on
February 4, 2026
So sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace.
- Sean McCarthy, on
February 4, 2026
Very sad news this morning Joanne. Please accept our heart felt condolences.
- George and Doreen Rocks, on
February 4, 2026
Joanne. Sending thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time.
- Annice Tilley , on
February 4, 2026
Dear Joanne and family, so sorry for your loss. Heart felt condolences to all.
- Colleen Fagan, on
February 4, 2026
So sorry for your loss, Jo. Sending love and hugs.
- Brenda Madill, on
February 4, 2026
So sorry to hear this Jo, in my thoughts and prayers.
May my support warm your heart
- Yvonne Menard , on
February 4, 2026
So sorry for your loss Joanne and Bruce. Thinking of you.
- Rhonda & Joe, on
February 4, 2026
Condolences on your loss you’re in our prayers
May my support warm your heart
- Joanne & Bruce, on
February 4, 2026
Sorry to of the passing of Carl. Thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time
May my support warm your heart
- Susan Duchene, on
February 4, 2026
Condolences to Joanne ,Deedee and families. Sorry to hear if Carl’s passing. Had some really fun times back in the days. Thinking of you all . Rip Carl
- Ellie Bates , on
February 4, 2026
Joanne, such sad news. Sending my condolences to all of Carl's family. I haven't seen Carl for many years, but remember him well as a Swas kid!
RIP Ca
- Muriel Lang Shirback , on
February 4, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear of Carl's passing Joanne. I remember him from when we were kids.
- Chrystal Birch , on
February 4, 2026
Joanne & Bruce, Dee Dee, Sabrina and family, so sorry to hear this sad news. I always think of Carl with fond memories of his younger years. may ne Rest in Peace
May my support warm your heart
- Donna Legros, on
February 4, 2026
Deepest condolences Jo and Bruce. Didn't know Carl but his obituary makes me wish I did.
- Helene and Don Studholme , on
February 4, 2026
Joanne. Sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Fond memories of Carl and all the old gang in Swastika.
- John Fraser , on
February 4, 2026
Jo and Bruce
Deedee and family
Very sorry to hear this sad news, I am thinking of you all at this sad time
- Shelley Riendeau, on
February 4, 2026
Joanne and Family
We are so sorry for you and your families loss. Remembering Carl and all the fun times we had in good ol Swas.
- Valerie and Stan, on
February 4, 2026
My condolences to you all
- Kathleen Doonan, on
February 4, 2026
Joanne and Bruce,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Carl. Sending our heartfelt condolences.
May my support warm your heart
- Micheline and Paul Guertin, on
February 4, 2026
Joanne, so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and hugs to you and your family at this sad time.
Wendy and Mario Mannella
- Wendy Mannella, on
February 4, 2026
Knew Carl well back in the day. He was a great guy and a lot of fun to hang around with. Condolences to family and friends on his passing.
- Mike Bowman, on
February 4, 2026
I am so sorry for the loss to your family. Thinking of you all
- Jody semple, on
February 5, 2026
Jo and whole family.. condolences to you all
- Barb Divkinson, on
February 5, 2026
Jo and whole family.. condolences to you all
- Barb Dickinson, on
February 5, 2026
Jo and whole family.. condolences to you all
May my support warm your heart
- Barb Dickinson, on
February 5, 2026
Condolences Joanne, Bruce and family.
Please know we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.
- Monique Boucher, on
February 5, 2026
I'm very sad to hear this news. Sending warm sympathy and condolences to Carl's family and friends. From a fellow northerner.
- Kelley (Parker) Evans, on
February 5, 2026
Jo and family. My sincere condolences on the loss of Carl. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Big hugs.
- Erin Leffers, on
February 5, 2026
Joanne Bruce and families so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May my support warm your heart
- Lorrie and Robbie Brough , on
February 5, 2026
So sad to hear this Deepest Condolences to all of Carls family. Joanne as you know growing up in Swas holds so many sweet memories, and since we were a tight clutch of kids, we share many great ones. I will hug his memory closer, remember some of the fun times we shared, the laughs and well the good old days. RIP Carl.
- Valerie Lang Gustar, on
February 5, 2026
Enjoyed many adventures with Carl. My sympathies for his partner and Joanne.
- James lang, on
February 5, 2026
So sorry about Carl. He was a great friend and a hell of a hockey player—we shared a lot of ice time and even more memories. Rest easy, buddy. My heart's with his family and all of us who knew him."
- Larry Daoust, on
February 5, 2026
Sorry to hear of Carl's passing. Condolences to family and friends
May my support warm your heart
- Darrell Kant, on
February 6, 2026
Mike and I lived across the hall from Carl and Diana for several years. We enjoyed Carl’s humour and his love of hockey - especially the Maple Leafs. We only wish he could have witnessed one more Stanley Cup!!
- Sue Burley, on
February 6, 2026
So sorry Joanne for the loss of your brother so young.He played ball with Henry years ago.He was a funny guy , lots of fun
- Janice and Henry Bell, on
February 6, 2026
So very sorry to hear this. May your memories bring him closer Jo. Such a sweet Swas. kiddo. My condolences to you all.
- Karen Johanson Allard, on
February 8, 2026
Though we never had the chance to meet Carl in person, we hold with respect that our families share the same roots, and that connection remains meaningful to us.
We send our sincere sympathy to his spouse and step-daughter, and we keep you Joanne in our thoughts. Your visit and our continued contact mean a great deal to us, and we share in your sorrow.
- Christina Snåre, Ann-Charlotte Määttä with family, Ann-Sofie Snåre with family , on
February 8, 2026
Joanne and Bruce so very sorry to hear of your brother's passing...
Condolences to your family during this difficult time.
- Jo-Ann Schpitzer, on
February 8, 2026
Joanne and Bruce i was sorry to hear of Carl's passing. My sincerest condolences.
- Emmy Reed, on
February 13, 2026
Dear Joanne, Family & Loved Ones: Heartfelt Condolences are being sent your way. I didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Carl but it is evident he loved life & lived it to the fullest.
- Therese (& Daren) Allaire, on
February 23, 2026
DeeDee, Joanne and Bruce: My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to you and your extended families at this time.
- Sarah Johnson, on
February 27, 2026
Went to KLCVI with Carl. He was always there to make us laugh with dry humor. God speed Carl
May my support warm your heart
- Gary Lauzon, on
March 29, 2026
