TERRY DESAUTELS

Condolences & Memories (27 entries)

• Terry was a straight up person that you could trust to be honest and caring with the people she worked with. I have a lot of respect for who she was as a person. It's a great loss and she will be missed. My Deepest Sympathy to her Family and Loved ones. I am still in disbelief. - Posted by: Kimberly Lowkie (Co-worker) on: Sep 24, 2012

• Terry's smile & calm/caring demeanor are the first thing we think of when hearing her name... We worked at GGH in the 90's & as Supervisor Terry always had a smile, joke & kind word for all staff to make sure their shifts were going well. We were very shocked & saddened to hear of your loss... As mentioned by others her legacy will live on by the many people she touched & may your memories keep your family strong in this difficult time now & in the future... - Posted by: A & C (Co-Worker) on: Sep 24, 2012

• I wish to extend our sincere condolences to the Desautels family. We knew Terry as a happy, energetic, funny and compasionate person that you loved to be around. She will be well remembered and missed. - Posted by: Donnalee Plante (extended family) on: Sep 24, 2012

• Terry was an amazing lady. Reyn and family please know that warmest thoughts and deep sympathy are with you at this time. - Posted by: Marcey McDougall (Co-Worker) on: Sep 24, 2012

• I was blessed when my Dad and step-Mom received care from Terry last year at Grace Hospital. Her cheerful demeanor, so typical of our school days,tender heart and generous spirit towards my family lightened my load. Terry was particularly kind to my father, walking him home across from the hospital when his dementia overtook him while visiting his wife. I knew right away Terry was the gentle heart with him. I looked for her each hospital visit and always felt brighter in her presence. I'm so shocked and saddened by her sudden loss and lift her family up in prayer, knowing God's love surpasses all sorrow. - Posted by: Deborah (Duerksen) Campbell (classmate-Royal School) on: Sep 23, 2012

• Terry was such a kind and thoughtful person. As busy as her day was she always made time to ask how my day was going and always asked about my family at home. I have missed her since she left the Grace and miss her so much knowing she is gone. My condolences to Reyn, Andre and Nicole, she spoke of her family often and it was so obvious how much she loved her family. - Posted by: Janice (Co-worker) on: Sep 23, 2012

• My heart goes out to Terry's family. RIP - Posted by: Debbie Boissonneault (Co worker) on: Sep 23, 2012

• We remember her so full of life and always on the go. Always remembered as a very nice person. We are truly sorry her life was cut short so soon. To Reyn and the children our sincere condolences. Metty and Tony - Posted by: Tony & Metty Dal Lago, Victoria, B.C. (friend of our daughter and formerly her Mom and Dad) on: Sep 22, 2012

• I was shocked and saddenned to hear of Terri's passing. Although our paths crossed only sporadically since our days as NC at the GGH, I loved her smile, her positive outlook, and her genuine concern for others. My prayers and sympathy to her family. - Posted by: Cydnee Silverstein (Colleague from the Grace) on: Sep 22, 2012

• I treasure the relationship that I shared with Terry during her time at Golden West. She will be greatly missed by all the residents. - Posted by: Wendy (friend/resident of Golden West) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Reyn, Nicole and Andre; My hope is that you are comforted by the adoration and admiration of the many people who have been touched by Terry. I smile when I think of Terry's beaming pride last February as she presented us with her 2nd vinarterta on the occassion of my Mom's birthday. When I think of Terry, I feel the laughter that she brought on that day and always, and I feel gratitude to have known her. She most certainly and effortlessly embodied tenderness, compassion, sympathy and tolerance. We are all so incredibly fortunate to have known Terry. My heart is with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: D'Arcy Saunders (Family) on: Sep 22, 2012

• To her husband and family we want to express our sincere sympathies. It was a joy to know and interact with Terry at Golden West Lodge. A gifted lady with a warm and compassionate heart. She will be greatly missed. May God comfort your grieving hearts. - Posted by: Majors Wilson & Winnie Perrin (work) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Terry was a wonderful mentor and manager as I began my nursing career. I learned so much from her and her devotion to excellent patient care and compassion. Terry helped make me the nurse I am today. - Posted by: Glennis Newton (Former coworker at the Grace) on: Sep 22, 2012

• My sincere condolences to the family of Terry Desautels at this, her untimely passing. May the Lord be with you at this difficult time. I am so impressed with her accomplishments as a professional and so touched her philosophy for life: "Her point of view towards life and those around her, whether they be family, friends, colleagues, patients or aquaintances could be summed up in the quotation she wrote, when graduating as RN in her 1976 Heallth Science Centre yearbook: Resolve to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathic with the striving, and tolerent with the weak and wrong; sometime in your life you will have been all of these." I promise that these words will live forever. Love through Christ, Julia, afmm - Posted by: Julia Van De Spiegle (spiritual.......) on: Sep 22, 2012

• I worked with Terry as her unit clerk on 3 south at the Grace. Terry was a caring and loving person who always tried to please everyone. I was stunned to hear of her illness and shocked at how fast it took her. My deepest sympathy to her family and all those who loved her. She will be missed. - Posted by: Bonnie (co-worker) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Terry was my supervisor, friend and colleague when I worked at the Grace. She was the kind of nurse all nurses should strive to be. At one time, her mom was my patient and I saw what a great daughter she was as well. My sincere sympathies, to Ren, Andre and Nicole. She will truly be missed by all who knew her. - Posted by: Marg Worth (colleague) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Terry was a sweet, warm loving friend. She was a neighbour and confidant. Though I haven't seen her for a few years, I was reminded constantly in daily life of the fun that we had. When she met Ren and her children came along, her life seemed complete. She will be missed by both near and far. - Posted by: Marguerite Bell Toogood (Former Neighbour and Friend) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Terry, I am forever grateful for your friendship and support both personally and professionally. I am touched you came to the shower just two short weeks ago to meet and hold my daughter. I will forever treasure the beautiful cross stitch you made her and will think of you often when I look at it hanging in her nursey. Gone too soon my dear friend. Rest in peace. I will miss you dearly. Love Rianna - Posted by: Rianna (Friend and Co-Worker) on: Sep 22, 2012

• Terry always had a knack to make me smile<3..LOVE YOU ALWAYS - Posted by: Kecia (coworker) on: Sep 22, 2012

• I worked down the hall from Terry and always considered jumping ship to go work on her ward because she was such a great manager and so easy to talk to. She will be very missed. - Posted by: Tamar (Co worker) on: Sep 21, 2012

• RIP dear Terry. Gone too soon...my sincere sympathy to her family and friends. - Posted by: colleague () on: Sep 21, 2012

• May you Rest in Peace my friend. You are definitely missed and went far too soon. - Posted by: Donna Schaefer ( Friend) on: Sep 20, 2012

• Terry was one of my favorite people to work with. I will miss her greatly. - Posted by: Wendy () on: Sep 20, 2012

• Wonderful caring gal that loved her co-workers and the patients that she came in contact with. Always an encourager and a real tribute to the nursing profession. - Posted by: Nancy Lautermilch (co-worker at the Grace) on: Sep 20, 2012

• I will miss working with you Terry...you were a wonderful person. My sympathies to your family. - Posted by: shannon (coworker) on: Sep 20, 2012

• I met Terry in August 2011 when she came to work as our Director of Care at Golden West Centennial Lodge. Right away we became friends. Terry brought so much respect, laughter and love to Golden West. She treated every staff member, family and resident with respect and her door was always open. Her compassion for any of us when we were having difficulties knew no boundaries. Her death leaves us with a profound emptiness. My deepest sympathies to her beautiful family who she shared wonderful stories about to us. She will always be remembered! xoxo - Posted by: Sharon Wright (Friend / Co-Worker) on: Sep 20, 2012

• Terry was an amazing person who touched the lives of so many. She personally supported me throughout my work and personal life. She made GWCL a better place in her short time with us. She will never be forgotten. My heart breaks for her and her family. - Posted by: Co-Worker () on: Sep 20, 2012