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Amanda POLK Obituary
Suddenly, at home, Amanda passed away in her sleep on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the age of 28 years. Cherished daughter of Cynthia (nee Honeywell) and York Polk. Amanda was predeceased by her infant brother Jason, and was the much loved big sister of Alexandra. Dear granddaughter of Allan and the late Helen Honeywell and Laurie Dignard and the late York Polk Sr. She will also be dearly missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends - especially Jay, Jordan, Kyle, Allyson and her canine companion Buddy. Though faced with many challenges in her all too short life, Amanda is remembered by how she met each one with determination and the strength to continue on, always trying to maintain a positive outlook and helping others. Friends may call at the
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3440 Richmond Road, Nepean
on Wednesday, January 27 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Service celebrating Amanda's life will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, January 28 at 10:30 a.m. For those wishing, please consider a donation in Amanda's memory to the Chronic Pain Management Program (Ottawa Hospital Foundation) or to an organization supporting Mental Health. Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at
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Christina
April 14, 2025
Just wanted to let you know I still leave my light on for Amanda..there isn´t a day that goes by she´s not thought of ...Even to this day I still miss her as if it was yesterday...Sincerely T.K
T K
May 26, 2016
Will always keep a light on for you Amanda...R.I.P my dear friend....T.K
Marco
February 10, 2016
Sorry to hear on the passing of Amanda
Dean Johnson
February 5, 2016
York and Cynthia
I am just stunned hearing this news today. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this challenging and difficult time.
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Tina Maxwell
February 2, 2016
Dearest Cynthia and family,
I wanted to share something of my "Amanda" experience with you.
I met Amanda in August when she came into treatment at the ED Program. I had already been in the program a few months and was getting ready to graduate but still had a few more weeks to go.
Lucky for me because I was gifted with the wonderful opportunity of spending those weeks in the company of your daughter.
I remember when I first met Amanda, her first day of admission and as tired as she was she had this amazing smile on her face. Not just a smile, but a truly genuine heartfelt smile. I was immediately taken by her.
We shared something in common, our ED and also chronic pain. She shared stories of her injured foot and showed me pictures which I found quite remarkable.. how a person who has gone through so much could be standing there smiling and wondering how I was doing..
Amanda was selfless, loving, caring, kind hearted, courteous, respectful, sharing, giving and quite humorous.
I was the one who took that very funny video of her and a fellow co patient lip synching in the EDP room. She knew how to laugh and how to inspire, she new when to give advice and when to remain silent. She was a true gem.
She shared with me on numerous occasions her love for her family, I recall here talking about the "Budster" and how you and her father were her best friends... Actually, If I recall correctly one of you was her best bud and one of you was her best friend. Remarkable.
She gifted me with an orange rope bracelet which she said were the colours of her Chronic pain group. I am wearing it today and thinking of her fondly and holding you all very close in prayer. That's another thing Amanda did as well, said silent Grace before her meals. How remarkable.
May God be with you all during this time, I pray that he may lift you up and hold you ever so gently.
God Bless,
Sylvie Beaudoin
February 2, 2016
York & Family,
We are very sorry to learn about Amanda's passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences in this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with you,
Sylvie Beaudoin & Alexandre Beaudoin
Carole-Anne(PSW) Campbell(SEHC)
January 31, 2016
So Sorry for Your lost aco worker taken . May she rest in peace.
peggy mccallum
January 28, 2016
York....such fond memories of you. Michael and I are so sad to hear about your daughter. Memories will keep you strong. Kelly (our daughter) told us about your loss. Hearts are with you and your family
Joe Stelliga
January 28, 2016
York, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your daughter, Amanda. My sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Dianne McGlade
January 28, 2016
So very sad for your lose my thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time.
John Bennett Joanne Lefebvre
January 28, 2016
York Cynthia and Alex Our condolences to your family John and Joanne
Tim Carrigan
January 27, 2016
York, my condolences to you and your family, such a tragic loss at such a young age. Parents hold their children's hands for just a little while... but in their hearts forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 27, 2016
To The Family and Friends of Amanda; My thoughts and prayers are with you. This has been quite a shock and heartbreaking news. Amanda was a beautiful young woman inside and outside. Her smile and personality would brighten up the room. She was determined to keep fighting against her many struggles and did very well. I am proud of her. May she rest in peace. Take care of each other. Barbara RN.
Adam Taggart
January 27, 2016
York, Cynthia and Alex. No words can describe you loss. I hope you can find it with in each other to stay strong in this most difficult time. Thinking of you all.
John & Carole Jenkins
January 27, 2016
Cynthia, York and Alex, This was heartbreaking news, Amanda was a wonderful soul. Our deepest condolences for your tragic loss.
Sherman Family
January 27, 2016
York, Cynthia and Alex, our deepest sympathies and condolences on the passing of Amanda. Words cannot express how saddened we are by your loss. Our hearts are with you at this time and always. - The Sherman Family Jeff Janine Hayley and Trevor
Mary Lindsay
January 26, 2016
We are in Naples dear York,Cynthia and Alex. We are so very very saddened by the passing of Amanda. We just pray for you all to have the strength to carry on for each other. Our thoughts are with you. Mary and David Lindsay
Tony Mele
January 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. The news was heartbreaking.
Kevin Shields
January 26, 2016
York and Cynthia
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength needed to get through this moment in your life. My most sincere condolences.
Robert Williams
January 26, 2016
York and Family
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your Daughter Amanda. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
My sincerest condolences.
Robert Williams
Norman Hughes
January 26, 2016
To the Polk family,
Amanda was one of my heroes as she always tried to look on the bright side of life and help others, no matter what was happening. I will always remember her rendition of the "Tigger" song during a grade 8 math test as she tried to solve a problem on the test.
Joanne & Rick Snell
January 26, 2016
York and Cynthia, Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts as you deal with the passing of your daughter, Amanada. We are so sorry for your great loss.
January 26, 2016
We are truly saddened to hear of your
loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you in this most difficult time.
Ken & Doral Honeywell
Lu Villeneuve
January 26, 2016
Dear York, Cynthia and Alex
There are no words to express how heavy my heart is.Amanda was a gift that gave to everyone who ever met her.
Judy Green
January 26, 2016
Dear Cynthia, York and Alex: It is with a very heavy heart that I am writing this. My heart is breaking for your loss. Amanda was a joy on and off the basketball court, that smile was contagious. She was so amazing with Jenna and the other girls who were learning the sport of basketball. Please accept my most sincere condolences, I know how much you will miss her. I hope the happy memories you have of her will help you get through this difficult time. Sincerely, Judy Green
Edward, Claire and Jared Tessier
January 26, 2016
York and Family:
We are very sorry to hear of the death of your daughter Amanda. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness.
Tricia Dewar
January 25, 2016
York, Cynthia, Alex and family, it is with much sorrow that I send my deepest condolences. Amanda was a wonderful soul. Her spirit will remain in the hearts of all that knew her . Her bright light will shine on.
Shae & Richard Alton
January 25, 2016
Dear Cynthia, York and Alex.
From Arizona. Know that we are thinking of you and send our heartfelt condolences. Amanda accomplished much against great odds and was an inspiration to many.
Janet
January 25, 2016
Dearest Polk family,
I had the immense pleasure of caring for your daughter Amanda at the General, and we quickly bonded through our love of basketball, sports and nursing. She truly was a charismatic, kind, friendly and special young woman. I remember her fondness for spongeBob and baseball hats.
My sincerest condolences for your family.
Susan Ogilvie
January 25, 2016
My heart goes out to all of you who were touched by Amanda's life. She was one my students in nursing and I have never met something with so much determination to succeed. It was an honour to know her.
Sandra & Gord Morneau
January 25, 2016
To the Polk family. Amanda was a very special girl and was always a joy when she came to our home to visit our daughter. My prayers are with all of you at this time. Amanda will be truly missed. Sandra and Gord Morneau
January 25, 2016
It is very difficult to say something when you do not know what to say. York, Cynthia and Alex, our deepest sympathies. Lyall, Kim and Sydney Steele.
Cheryl Green
January 25, 2016
York & Family,
I am so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brooke Galloway
January 25, 2016
Dear York, Cynthia & Alex,
I am so sorry to hear of this awful news. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
January 25, 2016
Our thoughts are with you, words cannot express our sadness.
Mark Duncan & Sue Alexander
January 25, 2016
Dear Cynthia and York, we were so very sad to hear about Amanda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Ann and Mike Calcutt
Amber Fishman
January 25, 2016
Dear York, Cynthia and Alex,
I am keeping your family in my prayers and I hope you find comfort in the wonderful memories Amanda left behind. She was such a beautiful girl, inside and out, with a wonderful smile and such a caring personality.
Joanne Cleary
January 25, 2016
York & Cynthia
So sorry to hear about Amanda. My thoughts & prayers are with you
January 25, 2016
Dear Cynthia, York and Alex,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Amanda passing. We have very fond memories of Amanda and will never forget her beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Manjula, Gemma and Rachel Gadher.
January 25, 2016
The Boyle family is deeply saddened by this news and send along our deepest sympathies to the Polks ....
Vincent & Maria Ranieri
January 25, 2016
To the Polk family, we are heart broken and saddened by your loss, in this very difficult time we keep you in our thoughts and prayers, our condolences to you all, may she rest in peace.
Rachel Clermont & Murray Groen
January 25, 2016
York, Cynthia, Alex and Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Barb and Milan Belohoubek
January 25, 2016
Dear York and Family, our condolences for your tragic loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Trina Ryan
January 25, 2016
I had the blessing of being Amanda's educator at Saint Elizabeth. She was an amazing young woman with a smile that could light up a room and a personality that everyone couldn't help but love. She was part of our family here at Saint Elizabeth and was going to be an amazing nurse. I, still, feel as though she is with us. We will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Carmen & David Yuzpe
January 25, 2016
Dear York, Cynthia and family. David and I are so saddened to hear of Amanda's passing. We knew how much you loved her and treasured her. Our thought and and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Rest in sweetest peace. Carmen & David
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