Claire STORDY

CLAIRE STORDY (née Higgins) June 19, 1934 - February 26, 2022 Claire passed away on February 26, 2022, with family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Stan; her siblings Linda (Patrick) Susan, and Mike (Jane); her children Cleve (Kim), Andrew, Susan (Andy); her grandchildren, Cleveland, Morgan, Owen, Stefanie, Benjamin and Harry; and her great-granddaughter Amelia. Born and brought up in Winnipeg, Claire was the eldest of her four siblings. She graduated from McGill University in the Faculty of Physio/Occupational Therapy. While at McGill, Claire met the man who would be her most treasured companion and her true North Star, Stan. They were wed in 1956 and developed an unbreakable bond throughout their marriage of 66 years. They were the apple of each other's eyes. Following graduation, Claire worked at Montreal Children's Hospital until the arrival of Cleve and then Andrew. On the Completion of Stan's residency, they moved to Vancouver, where they welcomed daughter Susan. Claire was involved in many activities, including volunteering at the Vancouver Art Gallery, the UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs). Claire and Stan wintered in Maui and summered at "The Alders" on Vancouver Island where they built their dream home. This spot became a focus of activities and cherished memories for their family. Claire was a devoted wife, ever loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, an excellent cook and a superb gardener. Her friends were many and close. She lived with dementia for ten years, the last seven of which were spent at South Granville Park Lodge. We cannot begin to express our gratitude for the kind, caring, loving attention she received from the staff there. She fought hard to stay in this world, which is fitting, as she never wanted to leave a party. She was a treasure and we will miss her. The family would appreciate, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer Society.