Michelle Lori-Ann Kade, 52 died November 14, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by love. Michelle is survived by her loving mom Judy Kade (nee Dionne) and dad Peter Kade, her beautiful, capable, and caring adult twin daughters whom she loved deeply; Alexa Kade and Brianne Callebert (nee Kade). Michelle loved being and "Oma" to her perfect and wondrous five grandchildren all ages five and under: Hannah, Claire, Emersyn, Jack, and Lillian. Her closest friends were few yet loved. Michelle was born in Oshawa, Ontario on October 14th, 1970. Michelle never married, as was fine with that. Her family was everything to her. Michelle attended The National Ballet School in Toronto during her youth, had a love of music, dancing, culture, and admired all thing artistic. Introverted yet curious, Michelle felt deeply on all matters of inequality and social justice. She encourages everyone to stand up for anyone being marginalized and mistreated - especially women and children. Michelle was an organ and tissue donor for 'Trillium Gift of Life' program and encourages everyone to be a donor if they are able. There will be no formal funeral as Michelle was non-religious yet was all for her loved ones celebrating or having a chat to feel a sense of care for one another (lots of hugs, food and laughter is the hope). In lieu of flowers, please donate in Michelle's name to any of the following:
bridge4you.ca,
DRCC.ca,
NationaActionPlan.ca,
lukesplace.ca,
cornerstonenorthumberland.ca, The 519' Toronto, Dying with Dignity Canada, or The Denise House Oshawa. A few quotes Michelle related to and loved:
"I hope the exit is joyful and I hope never to return" - Frida Kahlo
"Explore Your Stories, Speak Your Heart" - Haruki Murakami
"A mountain keeps an echo deep inside itself.
That is how I hold your voice.
I am scrap wood thrown in your fire,
quickly reduced to smoke and ash". - 'Buoyancy' by Rumi
"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum" - Margaret Atwood
Finally, Michelle wished to give thanks to all the thoughtful doctors, dedicated nurses and all palliative medical support teams. Michelle's greatest hope is that Canadian public health care will be saved and remain intact. VOTE! by Michelle, with love

Published by Durham Region News on Nov. 26, 2022.