It is with great sadness that I announce my soulmate, Agnes Maureen Healey, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. Agnes, the youngest of seven siblings was born in St. John’s, NL on Christmas Day 1957. She spent the first 16 years of her short life in St. John’s before moving to Toronto after graduating from school. Six short years later she moved to Vancouver with her new husband.

It was in Toronto where Agnes started her 41 year career in insurance. With her natural common sense, personable demeanor and wonderful communication skills, Agnes quickly rose through the ranks culminating at her passing as Deputy Executive Director of the Insurance Council of British Columbia. It was at The Council that Agnes enjoyed many opportunities to challenge herself, to work closely with fellow staff and council members and to build close life lasting friendships.

In her personal life family and friends were a priority. Agnes was always on the phone with her siblings and she was keenly interested in and took pride in her many nieces, nephews and their children. She was particularly close to those in Vancouver who became her defacto family. Agnes also liked to travel but enjoyed most the quiet moments spent around a warm campfire.

Agnes possessed superior culinary skills and liked to experiment. She got great pleasure preparing something out of the ordinary which she frequently put to the test at the many family gatherings.

Agnes was known for her kindness and fantastic sense of humor which often ended in infectious laughter. She maintained this unbelievable spirit throughout her ordeal. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Just weeks before her passing, we celebrated our 35th anniversary and were making plans for Christmas. I miss her greatly and will be forever thankful for my time with her.

“I love you, sleep tight”