the end

He kept his mind sharp by reciting poetry and kept fit by swimming the Detroit River. He dreamt of living to 100.

He was an accountant at Chrysler for 30 years. In retirement, he became the ‘Balloon Man,’ delighting his friends and family.

As a boy, he always wanted to help, especially when it came to rescuing animals. He later followed his dream to be a firefighter.

As a young girl, she became a vegetarian and a volunteer. She travelled the world, seeking to better herself and help others.

She was a born mountaineer who shared her love of the outdoors with her family. Skiing in B.C. put ‘big sunshine in her eyes.’

A long-haul trucker, he overcame addiction and became a friend to whom countless other addicts turned in their darkest hours

A daring boy, he became an Olympic canoeist and a passionate teacher. A serious brain injury didn’t diminish his love of life.

Following in her father’s footsteps, she became a radiation oncologist and pushed the boundaries of cancer care

A hard-working teacher and mother, she loved community gatherings and knew everyone for miles around

From a young age, she loved to travel. On a trip to the Yukon, she spotted a house for sale and knew instantly she’d found a new home.