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Alla Turbanova posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Lydia Lorena Comty. We share your grief with deepest sympathy and condolence.
Alla Turbanova, Alexander Tselyakov and Daniel Tselyakov
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Susan Kuzmak posted a condolence
Monday, August 26, 2013
Oh Lydia, I just found out about your passing. I am so very sad, I was so looking forward to seeing you this long weekend. My deepest sympathies to Jacques, Jennifer and the rest of the family.
I first met Lydia and Jacques back in 2002. I was looking for a B&B in the area of Sandy Lake, and their Aerie B&B popped up in my search. It was fate, I'm sure of it, we became fast friends on that first visit. I am honoured to have had an 11 year friendship with Lydia, albeit long distance.
I have fond memories of their place near Riding Mountain National Park. That was a special place Lydia and Jacques lived. That land spoke to Lydia, and her labrynth was just a gem. I will always remember my first experience walking that labrynth, after Lydia's guidance. The great and deep conversations, great food, good drink, great laughs. I so enjoyed sharing with her.
My friend Lydia was such a beautiful soul, a natural healer, she was meant to heal, I think that is why we were all drawn to her. I loved being in her presence. She had the most warm and welcoming aura. As the rest of you can attest to, she was so kind and loving. So many smiles and genuine, genuine interest in all of us. So many conversations that had Lydia saying "now tell me all about what's been happening with you." She and I shared a connection of the spirit, I'm feeling quite lost now. I love my memories of you Lydia, but I only wish there were more to come.
Take care Lydia, love always,
Susan Kuzmak
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Georgette Paré posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
I wrote this memory on August 5 to help me deal with the sad news and my frustration for not making it to see or speak with Lydia before she left!
Aunt Lydia bowed out of the battle with Multiple Myeloma this morning.
I knew Aunt Lydia first as one of my many brave aunts and uncles who tried to keep track of me when my Mom was in the hospital (think Charlie). Lydia, was an energetic bursting-with-energy teenager then.
From a kid's eye view, I watched Aunt Lydia fall in love with uncle Bev and get carried off like Cinderella in the great carriage her prince had prepared to sweep his fairy-tale curly-haired-princess from the church.
A few years later, Ferna and I spent the summer with Aunt Lyd and Uncle Bev harvesting her market garden of pickelin pricklin cucumbers. Aunt Lyd was determined to get indoor plumbing in her bathroom, so she planted a couple acres of 'cukes' and O what a bumper crop. Hey! for us, that meant summer work that paid, we were all over it!!
The smallest cucumbers fetched the highest price per pound. You can be sure, there were a lot of wee gherkins that year.
Sometimes Ferna and I looked after their boys... But it was more like Lyd was was looking after all of us!!
Ferna loved riding Uncle Bev's horse Ginger. On Friday afternoons, he would saddle him up and let Ferna go for a ride with her friend Shirley Duncan. I can't believe that I just remembered her name! I mostly watched... not that much of a rider myself.... it scared me a bit to ride on high horses....maybe they sensed that I was more about the fiction... . At the end of summer, Uncle Bev took Ferna and me to Winnipeg to see the great and amazing 'Sound of Music'. It was 1965. I may as well have gone to HOLLYWOOD that night. I was over the moon.
Always there to make growing up fun, Lyd would hire Bev's niece Kathy and me to work the United Church kiosk at the summer fair/rodeo (Austin Threshermen's Reunion in Austin Manitoba). Ha ha, At one point we noticed that we were getting new kinds of attention from guys... hmmm...Cool! Then we heard that blonds have even more fun. Yup! Poor Lydia, while in her custody, we bleached our hair... I wonder what, if anything Mom, did say to her when when she dropped us off ....with our dark roots, already, like the front line of rebellion glaring across our heads.
Oh dear.
Lydia ALWAYS beamed at the door greeting us hello and goodbye any time our family dropped by their place. She made a scrumptious coffee cake and we drank tea; Bev liked tea.
In late November of 1978, Pierre and I arrived on Lydia and Bev's doorstep, from a 3-month road trip through the US, Sarah 1 and Mathieu 2 years old... we pulled up in a broken down van and just enough money in our pockets to buy a new starter & barely enough savings for an over-hauled engine. Once again doors and arms were wide open like cozy quilts! And we all just jumped right in.
We moved to Calgary later that winter and things started to fray... little-by-little building our family and fortunes, we seemed to have less-and-less time for everything...but Aunt Lydia never lost touch. Whenever she and Jacques came to Calgary, they made a point of calling to meet or even just to try and meet. They were there to hold us up when we we stumbled through losing Ferna, Dad, and Mom. Come to think of it... she never missed my birthday.
Beaming with pride to be the niece in the love and light of Aunt Lydia.
Love,
Georgette
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Jolene and Dave Patterson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Dear Jacques and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We have very special memories of Lydia.
Jolene, Dave, Alisa and Scott.
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Janet Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
A Tribute to Lydia – August 8, 2013
Scott and I wish to extend our most sincere condolences to all of Lydia's family. We know you have lost a beloved partner, mother, grandma, sister and friend and we grieve and celebrate her life alongside you today.
Like all of you gathered here, I count myself lucky to have had Lydia as a friend. I didn't know Lydia as well as many of you did, and in fact I hesitated to speak for that reason. But I decided that this is exactly why I should speak about her. I believe that each and every one of us, no matter how well we knew Lydia, felt loved and really, really seen for who they are. She had the unique ability to set everything else aside and concentrate on what you had to say, what you were wrestling with, what new things you'd discovered about yourself or the world. She was intensely curious and one of the most open and honest people I've ever met. She was certainly one of the most loving and kind people in this world.
Our story began back when I was a youngster growing up in the country. Lydia was a friend of my parents and their circle of friends, and so I came into contact with her from time to time within their social circles. I would see her at various events held at Gwenmar including Jazz in the Country, and various workshops and events. She always wore a smile and exuded warmth and joy. Lydia was someone you gravitated toward. She had a unique ability to span generations and interact with both young and older.
I grew to know Lydia more as a young adult, when I took a position at the Manitoba Action Committee for the Status of Women. Lydia was part of a group of very powerful, smart women I looked up to as mentors: women like Ellie Cristal, Sheila Doig, Terri Deller, Mary Annis, and Paula Mallea, among others. These women helped forge paths for younger women like myself, enabling us to make choices that we now take for granted. I thank her and all of these women for this.
Many years later I hired Lydia to work as a counsellor at the Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line. Her farming background and great counselling skills made her a perfect fit for our team. Clients loved her, and our staff adored her. She always came in with muffins and hugs, and even after ending her employment with us would stop in to say hello. One day she brought a framed print with these words – words that she lived by – "Open Your Mind… Open Your Heart … Open Your World …and Listen."
I'd have to say though, that my friendship with Lydia and Jacques really began at their wonderful home on Sand Lake. After I bought my little red Boler trailer (nicknamed Ruby) Lydia and Jacques invited me to park her on their land by the lake. For one whole summer I spent many weekends camped next to their home, reading and kayaking. They would visit me and we would have coffee together in the mornings, and Lydia and I would take quiet walks in her beloved labyrinth. It was a peaceful and memorable time for me.
Recently, Lydia and I had lunch together at Komfort Kitchen. Just down the block from their new home in Renaissance Station, we both commented on how good it would be to be able to just 'pop down' for lunch together now that she was in town. Lydia shared that her medical team was going to try one last treatment option, and that she was hopeful and optimistic. She remained to the very end one of the most positive and self-less people I have ever met.
During her short stay in hospital I visited her one last time. I told her that I was sad and hopeful at the same time, and we shared some tears together. Despite the obvious pain she was in and despite my efforts to talk about her and her health she kept directing the conversation back to me: "So how are you doing, Janet? Are you happy? Tell me everything that is going on in your life." All of you here will undoubtedly know that look and those questions.
Being truly seen and heard by another person is perhaps one of the greatest gifts one can offer another. And you, Lydia, offered that to us all. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts…
Janet Smith
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Suzanne du Plooy posted a condolence
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to the Comty family in the loss of their beloved Lydia. We pray for comfort for all during this time of bereavement.
Dr. Johan and Suzanne du Plooy
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Belle and Hank Monita posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Lydia's family. She officiated at our son's wedding in 2008 and what a warm, thoughtful person she was. She will be missed.
Belle and Hank Monita
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John Schick posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
From when I was child through my own illness Lydia was a wonderful aunt and I will always remember childhood memories to family dinners as an adult. Deepest condolences to Jacques and all the rest of the family. Will miss all the visits we would have on occasions they would visit out west and when passing through Manitoba.
God Bless
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Dora Reimer (cousin) posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Lydia, what good times we had in our youth. You were always up for one prank or another. Many weekend spent together when we would talk for hours and just have good times of fun and laughter. Condolences to the family.
Until we meet again,
Dora (Loewen) Reimer
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Frieda Loewen posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
I have precious childhood memories of Lydia, as a cherished cousin, from our growing up years. May not have connected that much lately but have remembered her often and prayed for her frequently. . . To her family and friends - God bless you. Betty Barkman
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Fried Loewen posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Lydia was my heroine back when I grew up! One special cousin! Always got me laughing - her smile and twinkling eyes were so engaging! I got to wear her dresses, handed down to me! Wonderful memories!
Our condolences to her husband and family, as well as the Wiebe family!
Victor and Frieda (Wiebe)Loewen
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Deb Nye posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Dear Jacques and family: I am very saddened to hear of Lydia's passing. I always enjoyed my brief visits with the both of you, when you were living in this area! She sure fought the good fight, Jacques!
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Barbara Harpe posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of Lydia's passing. My thoughts are with the family. My deepest sympathies.
Barbara Harpe
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Walter Dueck posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Our condolences and prayers for comfort and peace to the Comty and Wiebe families.
Love and prayers,
Nettie and Walter Dueck
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