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Lori Harris
December 21, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Lori Margaret Harris <br />May 5, 1959 &ndash; December 21, 2015 <br /> <br />With the gentle whispers and loving touches of family and friends, Lori closed her beautiful blue eyes and peacefully drifted from this world. She fought her illness with such dignity and faced each challenge with remarkable braveness. We know that she so very much wanted to go home for Christmas, and in some way we know that she is now &ldquo;home&rdquo;; she is no longer suffering and is walking alongside the spirits of loved ones who have gone before. <br /> <br />Lori was predeceased by her parents Bruce and Mary, grandparents Michael and Louise (Hildebrand) Kaiser, Benjamin and Alma (Smythe) Harris, step-grandmother Eleanor (Scott) Harris, and several aunts and uncles. Keeping Lori&rsquo;s memory alive is her sister Kelly, numerous cousins and a multitude of dear friends. <br /> <br />Born in Winnipeg, Lori grew up in North Kildonan. Shy by nature, a friend got her involved with the International Order of Job&rsquo;s Daughters in her early teens, an affiliation Lori was most proud of, which made a positive impact on her confidence and established many life-long friends. A few years after graduating River East Collegiate, Lori began her career with the Worker&rsquo;s Compensation Board of Manitoba, retiring in February 2014 after 35 years of dedicated service. <br /> <br />Lori was deeply committed to her family and friends, and always wanted to know what was going on in their lives. She devoted herself to helping others out in their time of need, and would do so without wanting to bring any attention to herself. Lori epitomized selflessness. <br /> <br />The family wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the remarkable Dr. Patricia Harris and staff at the cancer clinic at Concordia Hospital, to health care aides Mae and Gemma, the amazing team at River Ridge and the nurses at Seven Oaks Hospital; you are all truly angels of mercy. Extra special thanks to Lori&rsquo;s extra special &ldquo;Beaver Sisters&rdquo; and close friends, especially Lynn, Joan, Aline and Allison, for their love, support and compassion over the years and throughout her illness. <br /> <br />Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens &amp; Funeral Home, 4000 Portage Avenue, on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lori&rsquo;s name to a local animal rescue shelter would be greatly appreciated. <br /> <br />Courage it couldn&rsquo;t come at a worse time. <br /></div>