Obituary of Tracey Lynn Lavoie

LAVOIE, Tracey Lynn (nee Sheppard)- Surrounded by her family, Tracey passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2005, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, in her 41st year. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of Jim, devoted and loving mother to Kyle. Cherished and loved daughter of Ed and Madelaine Sheppard. Precious sister of Debbie Clark (Barry), Kevin Sheppard (Valerie), Lorie Pidgen (Ken), Michele Allen (Gord). Adored daughter-in-law of Rene and Hazel Lavoie. Loving sister-in-law of Larry and Hetty Lavoie. Special aunt to Andrea Lavoie, Krista and Leah Sheppard, Amanda Houtby, Jordyn Wickabrod and Brady and Kurt Allen. Tracey leavesbehind many aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends and co-workers. She will be greatly missed by Sammy. Tracey was employed by Shoppers Drug Mart, Ridley Plaza. Tracey was our life and our inspiration. She was beautiful, passionate, humourous and and very, very brave. With the help of her adoring and supportive husband and family, she met her challenges head on and courageously battled her illness each and every day with a great sense of hope and determination. We were inspired by her strength and perseverance. We loved her with all our hearts and will miss her immensely. After a long and arduous struggle, may she now rest in peace. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will take place at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. on Frieday, November 11, 2005 at 12 noon. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Thursday, November 10 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Donations to the Breast Cancer Research or the Leukemia Research Fund would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Cards available at the funeral home.