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1961
DIED
2022
Claire STANIFORTH Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire STANIFORTH
10 Entries
Katheryne Schulz
November 6, 2024
One day my autistic uncle, who was about 65 at the time, with no autism diagnosis, walked into Surrey Place and met Claire for the first time. After speaking with him for 15 minutes, Claire exclaimed, "he's one of our guys!" Maybe that doesn't sound like a big deal. But it was the first time in 8 years of being my uncle's primary caregiver, that someone voluntarily recognized him as a autistic person and welcomed him, and was pleased to see him. Our family was so sad to hear about Claire's death. She was marvellous and really a shining light at Surrey Place. Thank you Claire, we will really miss you. Katheryne and Bernard Schulz.
Judy Price
July 9, 2023
Claire was a wonderful friend when we attended Concordia University in Montreal. I have so many memories of Claire and some of "things" we did during those years!
We were both passionate about Education and Disabilities. Her career was outstanding as she made a difference in the world .
As my maid of honour in the 80s, friend and partner in crime, I cherish our time together and the forever memories.
Our careers put us in different parts of the country and we lost touch.
I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies as the world is now missing an inspirational woman who left her mark on all those who were lucky enough to know her.
Judy Price
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SaulLevine
May 10, 2023
Dear Dr Millar and the entire Staniforth family. My wife Barbara and I were shocked today to have heard of Claire´s passing.
Claire helped us and our son immensity when we moved to Toronto 7 years ago.May her memory be a blessing.
Dr Saul E Levine dds McGill 1968
Pierre et Geneviève Borel-Dessonet
April 24, 2023
c'est avec une immense tristesse que nous apprenons Pierre et moi le départ de Claire. Nous sommes de tout notre coeur auprès de vous et nous pensons très fort a elle , nous sommes nous aussi très heureux d'avoir pu partager avec vous en France l'arrivée de Trévor dans votre vie . Vous vous embrassons bien fort
Norma Brem
September 13, 2022
Claire was a joy to work with. She was larger than life with a neverending smile and a friendliness which sprung from her genuine interest and joy in people. I remember (I hope with some accuracy) her story about meeting David at a dinner party to which she had invited herself. She told the story about arriving for her wedding ceremony in a canoe. I also remember her preparations to go abroad with her husband and son and her bewilderment with German. She said she could not even tell whether they were discussing the weather or economic policy. Condolences to her family. I am sure the world will be a much quieter and duller place without the joy she carried with her.
Katie Perconti
September 7, 2022
Claire was an incredible human. I didn't get the chance to meet her in person, but she helped soooo much in caring for my brother as part of Surrey Play 45+ program. I will really miss her and never forget all of the support she provided to us!
Thank you Claire!
My heartfelt condolences to all those who loved her closely.
Family of Lydia Lam
September 1, 2022
No doubt there are many families who had the same experience of Claire: that she was genuinely kind and caring, encouraging and supportive. We thank her for being such a positive presence.
Tara Resnick
August 29, 2022
There aren´t words to express what a huge loss this is for the world that was lucky enough to have Claire in it.
I was fortunate enough to meet Claire in the summer of 2019 and had the privilege of working with her ever since in collaborative efforts to support the Older Adult and IDD community all over the province. Claire taught me so much and I will do my best to share the knowledge she transferred to me with staff for many years to come in her honour. She was a true advocate in every sense of the word.
On a personal level, Claire became a wonderful friend. She was there for me through all of my ups and downs in the three years that we knew each other and I´ll cherish those memories forever.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her entire family at this tragic time and I can only hope that the memories you have will help you in the days ahead. I feel so very lucky to have worked with Claire and to have had her as a friend. She was truly one of a kind.
Carol Pye
August 27, 2022
Dear Dr. Millar and family,
I was very saddened to read of Claire´s passing in the Globe and Mail today. Having worked with Dr. Millar for many years, I know how proud he was of all his children and what a terrible loss this is.
My deepest condolences,
Carol
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