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These stories about lives lived in our community are made possible by our Community Leaders Program.


Dr. Robert Liptrap gets the last word

Dr. Robert Liptrap gets the last word

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life, and death, of Guelph's Dr. Robert Liptrap, who wrote his own obituary, picked out music for celebration of life before his death
Helen Brimmell: a pioneer of news and a lifetime of community contribution

Helen Brimmell: a pioneer of news and a lifetime of community contribution

A pioneering, award-winning journalist for over 50 years, Helen Brimmell passed away in August at the age of 104
A life filled with adventure and travel

A life filled with adventure and travel

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life of Sheila Wray, a traveler with purpose who passed away at The Elliott at the age of 86
Firefighter leaves legacy of service to Guelph community

Firefighter leaves legacy of service to Guelph community

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the legacy left by longtime Guelph firefighter, Bob Regimbald, who passed away peacefully at Guelph General Hospital on July 15
Ted Pritchard 'was tenacious until the end'

Ted Pritchard 'was tenacious until the end'

In this edition of Journeys, we spoke with those close to Ted Pritchard, who spent his life trying to make people laugh while making a difference in his community
Geordie Jackson was a quiet man who ended life's journey in style

Geordie Jackson was a quiet man who ended life's journey in style

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life and times of George 'Geordie' Jackson, who wanted a second line parade instead of a traditional funeral
After family and community, Jim Anderson didn’t have ‘a second left’

After family and community, Jim Anderson didn’t have ‘a second left’

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life of Jim Anderson: volunteer, organizer, curler and dedicated Rotarian
Michael Van Ooteghem's life honoured with Special Olympics fundraiser

Michael Van Ooteghem's life honoured with Special Olympics fundraiser

Puslinch native Michael Van Ooteghem's life ended tragically out West in March, but friends and family have organized a fundraiser for Special Olympics in his memory
Celebrating a ‘walking’ legend, nurse and community volunteer

Celebrating a ‘walking’ legend, nurse and community volunteer

In this Journeys, we remember Nancy Steele, a longtime nurse at Guelph General who spent countless hours volunteering in town, but was best known by many as 'the walker'
Maureen Smith: a life well lived in the service of others

Maureen Smith: a life well lived in the service of others

In this edition of Journeys, we look at the life of nurse, community volunteer and advocate Maureen Yvonne Smith, who worked with a lifelong commitment to help those in need