COURTNEY LAINE CLYDE

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COURTNEY LAINE CLYDE (nee DVORAK) In the early morning hours of September 17, 2016, our precious Courtney Laine peacefully passed away cradled in the arms of God with her parents at her side. She had courageously and valiantly battled lymphoma for many months. Courtney was born on February 14, 1982, a beautiful baby full of life and joy. As she grew she spread happiness wherever she went, she lit a room with her endless energy and free spirit. Courtney was a kind, capable young mother and wife who always put the needs of others before her own. She was so much to so many people. She loved deeply and fully her children Jessica and Rylan, you could see the pride in her eyes whenever she was with them or she was speaking of them. All her energy and passion was spent caring for her family and her home. The deep connection she had with her children was beyond measure. She was a fierce advocate for children on the Autism Spectrum being involved in numerous advocacy activities. She thoroughly enjoyed her work at Seven Oaks General Hospital, she had worked on the surgical unit, in the emergency department and on family medicine. She thought so highly of her colleagues and made many friends there. The loss of our Courtney is incomprehensible. She was our bright light, our teacher, and our inspiration. The magic that was Courtney will live on in all of us forever. Left to celebrate her life are: her husband Steven and their beautiful children Rylan (seven) and Jessica (four); her mother and father, Ken and Marilynne Dvorak; her siblings Christopher, and his wife Erica (Alex and Ethan), Dustin, Tyne, and her partner Brad (Leah), her grandmother, Muriel Dvorak, and numerous cousins; in-laws Gordon and Jeannette Clyde; Steven's siblings Jason and wife Heather (Brody and Molly), Brad and wife Martha (Evelyn and Alistair), and many dear friends and colleagues. Courtney was predeceased by their baby girl Abigail, grandparents, Gordon and Clemence Bowen, her grandfather Leopold Dvorak, her great-grandparents Leopold and Anna Dvorak, Harry and Dorothy (Nanny) Ellison, Angelique and Anthony Ducharme, Charles and Lillian Bowen. The family would like to sincerely thank the skilled team on GD6 at Health Sciences Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Thank you Amy for all the planning you did for Courtney, and Jazmine for being with Courtney when she needed you most. The WRHA Palliative Care team and the wonderful team on the 3rd floor at CancerCare and the lovely volunteers with their smiles, coffee, tea, water, cookies, and soup at lunch time. The respiratory clinicians, WRHA Home Care. Dr. Pamela Skrabek, you worked so hard for Courtney and she appreciated you very much. There were so many wonderful people who cared and contributed to Courtney's care over the last nine months who we may not have mentioned, please know she appreciated everyone. The celebration of Courtney's life will be held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. on Friday, September 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Reception to follow at the chapel. There will be a private interment. Honorary pallbearers will be her nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that any contribution you would like to make be made to the Rylan and Jessica Clyde Trust Fund at any Cambrian Credit Union. Rest in God's love dear Courtney, you were so strong and very brave. Sparkle in heaven until we all meet again. We love you! CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 21, 2016