Carol branning will be the first person to learn of her fathers passing when she recieves a phone call informing her of the sad news. Carol then has the tough job of informing her family members and friends of Jim's passing, including Dot who is currently in prison.
It later becomes apparent that Carol is struggling to grieve properly as they didn't see eye to eye for most of her life. Sonia decides to break the news to Dot and visits her in prison. Returning with a letter for Carol, the letter reminds Carol that Jim was her Father and she should remember the best of him.