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LISA MARGUERITE SEYMOUR
Date of Passing: Mar 26, 2021
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryLISA SEYMOUR
On March 26, 2021 at the age of 60 years, Lisa Seymour, laid down her tools. Lisa was a lifelong feminist, labour unionist, activist, advocate, teacher and social worker; funny, fun, fair-minded and fierce.
Back home in Woodstock, when high school friends were working at McDonald's and Becker's, Lisa was organizing, writing arts grants and pulling shifts at the local women's shelter. After university (BSW, King's College, Western 1984), she worked in London and Hamilton, then moved to Winnipeg to complete her Masters in Social Work (University of Manitoba, 1996). Lisa raised up hundreds, if not thousands, of students and colleagues as an Associate Professor at the Student Counselling Centre, and through the Peers and Identifying Allies programs at the University of Manitoba. Cancer stole her body, but her spirit lives on in all of them, and all of us.
Lisa is survived by her parents, Pauline and Phil; uncles, Herb (Wanda) Oldford and Al (Barb) Seymour; extended birth family and extensive chosen family - you know who you are. She is predeceased most recently by her dear friend, Chad Smith in 2019.
Even in her final hours, Lisa was discussing wages and working conditions with her health care providers. We thank them all for their tender care.
Please consider a donation to The North End Women's Centre, The Rainbow Resource Centre, The Lisa Seymour Memorial Fund at the University of Manitoba, or a community charity that holds meaning to you, to Lisa or both.
Lisa's family kindly requests that friends and relatives take a few moments to honour her memory by visiting her tribute page at EthicalDeathCare.com. A photo-biography, detailed donation information, a direct link to the "Remembering Lisa Seymour" Facebook group, as well as memories and stories published by those who knew her, are available there.
"We shall overcome."
ETHICAL DEATH CARE
Simple Cremation & Life Celebrations
204-421-5501 – EthicalDeathCare.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2021
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Lisa was my practicum instructor years ago at the student counselling centre. She was one of the strongest advocates and kindest souls I have ever known. I take the lessons I learned from her into my practice every single day. - Posted by: Frances (Student) on: Apr 26, 2021
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I had the great pleasure of being in Peers from 2014-2015. Lisa was an endless source of support and warmth to those who had the good fortune of meeting her. The world is a brighter place because of her presence in it. - Posted by: Ellie (Peers Mentee) on: Apr 14, 2021
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She was my counsellor at University of Manitoba. She was so kind, careful listener and at the end of each session she gave me a big hug. If I didn't have her as a counsellor at university, I don't think I could accomplish my study. I truly miss her so much. Rest in peace, Lisa. - Posted by: Kyoka Yabe (councillor ) on: Apr 04, 2021
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Lisa helped me with several students. She took care of every student with deep respect. So many students got through difficult times because of her. She will be truly missed. - Posted by: Saina (Colleague ) on: Apr 04, 2021
