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SUSAN TRACY BLICQ
Date of Passing: Jun 06, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySUSAN TRACY BLICQ After a long and courageous battle with the disease Multiple Sclerosis, Susan died peacefully at Riverview Health Centre on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Susan was adored and is survived by her two beloved children Brodie age 12 and Melandria age eight, her parents Ian and Ann Blicq, her brother David and his wife Suzanne and their sons Thomas and James, of Winnipeg; her brother Steven of Vancouver; and her brother John and her uncle Ronald Blicq of Winnipeg. She was also survived by a valued member of her extended family, her birth mother Linda Thorson of Victoria; and by other family relatives and friends across Canada. Susan was born in 1967, and a long-time resident of St. Vital. She received her degree in education from the University of Manitoba, followed by a distinguished and innovative career teaching for Louis Riel School Division. She was a nurturing person and had a very positive influence on the lives of many young children until her career was cut short by the onset of her disease. Susan was active in sports and swimming, and spent most of her summers at her beloved Clear Lake in Riding Mountain National Park. She loved music and trained on the piano under the Toronto Conservatory, and taught piano to young friends. Through the years of her illness, outstanding services were provided by the Health Sciences Centre, St. Boniface General Hospital, and in particular during the latter period extraordinary and compassionate support to Susan and her family by Riverview Health Centre. At 10.00 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2012, a memorial service and reception to celebrate Susan's life will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church, #1 St. Vital Road. In lieu of flowers, those who wish, may make a memorial donation to Susan's MS Research Fund, c/o Riverview Health Centre Foundation in Winnipeg.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 09, 2012
Condolences & Memories (15 entries)
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Ian and Ann, I just learned from Ron about your loss. What a trooper she was over the decades. I remember meeting Susan once, during one of my initial visits to Winnipeg, when Ron and I came to for house for lunch. Please accept my sympathy during this period. Lisa - Posted by: Lisa Moretto (Friend of Ron's) on: Jul 03, 2012
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Long time friend of Susan's. We fell out of touch but I always thought about her. I have so many fond memories of our times together especially at the lake ... We had so Much fun. I can't believe how Susan was faced with such challenges in her life and truly admire the courageous way she faced these. I love you Susan. - Posted by: Brenda (Friend) on: Jun 23, 2012
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Deepest condolences from my entire family are extended to all of you. I taught with Susan at St. George School at the beginning of her career and later at H. S. Paul School when she was diagnosed with MS. Susan was a dynamite teacher! She was also an extraordinary mother! My children attended the same home daycare as Brodie and Melandria--they are particularly saddened to hear about Susan's passing. May you all find comfort in the many happy memories you have of Susan during this most challenging time. Love from Darlene, Bruce, Carly & Brittany - Posted by: Darlene Karalash (former colleague and friend) on: Jun 14, 2012
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To the Blicq Family. My sincere condolences. I have fond memories of time spent with Susan and the children. Susan was a beautiful person and a wonderful mother. - Posted by: Cindy Lehmann (Friend) on: Jun 13, 2012
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I remember Susan as one of the best student teachers I've had the pleasure to have in my classroom. We go back to the 80s at Lavallee School. May she rest in peace. - Posted by: Greg walker (friend) on: Jun 12, 2012
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My sincere condolences to the Blicq family. There are no words to describe the sadness that I felt when I heard about Susan's passing. We lost touch over the years, but the wonderful childhood memories of school, Clear Lake getaways and music theory lessons are some of my fondest. She was a very special person and an amazing friend that will be missed by everyone she touched. Please know that my thoughts and prayers and the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you all during this time of sadness. - Posted by: Neesha Dookeran-Gibson (Childhood Friend) on: Jun 12, 2012
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I met Susan while working in the rehab 4 unit at Sherbrook St..hsc.. she was a great lady to look after and help..my condolences to the family. - Posted by: dorothy starr (care giver from rehab 4) on: Jun 12, 2012
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I am so sad to hear about the passing of Susan Blicq. I worked with Susan at St. George School. I was a student services teacher who worked closely with Susan who was one of the most talented teachers I have ever known. She was so positive with all students and especially students who needed something different and a little TLC from an adult role model. I will truly miss her. - Posted by: Donna Loewen (colleague) on: Jun 12, 2012
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Dear Dave and Sue: Words fall short of expressing my sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Susan will rest in peace now. Take Care, Cathy. - Posted by: Cathy Starr () on: Jun 12, 2012
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Our most sincere condolences to all the Blicq clan and all family for your loss of Susan. I think that myself and all my fraternity friends of Steven's from the U of M from the 1980's must have driven her a bit crazy at Clear Lake, but those good natured memories are still cherished by me. Frank, Rose and Tiger Duke Vancouver, BC - Posted by: Frank Duke (Friend) on: Jun 12, 2012
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To the Blicq family, my deepest condolences. I am so saddened to hear about the loss of Susan. It is unfortunate that we lost touch over the years...I have so many fond memories of my childhood and hanging out with Susan and our extended group of friends through high school and on into our University days. I thought about Susan and our group often and wondered what everyone was up to. All I can say is that it was a precious life lost too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Anita Tardi (nee Frank) (Childhood friend) on: Jun 11, 2012
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Steven, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister at such an early age. My heart goes out to you and all the Blicq family. - Posted by: Louise O'Brien-Moran (friend of Steven Blicq from Rotary Exchange and university) on: Jun 10, 2012
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Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. - Posted by: R. Haverick () on: Jun 10, 2012
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I knew Susan from my teaching days. She was a colleague of mine at H.S. Paul. The world has lost a wonderful, courageous person and a master teacher. I'm so saddened by the news. - Posted by: Susan Allen (teaching colleague) on: Jun 10, 2012
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I was so sorry, Ann and Ian to read of your daughter's death. I still read the Winnipeg paper after all these years of living in Ontario. Memories of Great West Life. - Posted by: Lenore Bridge nee Millar (Old acquaintance) on: Jun 09, 2012