Chantal Leanne Walsh
1983 - 2024
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Dan Steeves posted a condolence
Monday, December 30, 2024
I served on the Board of Injury Free Nova Scotia with Chantal for many years.
She was an exceedingly kind person who freely shared her wisdom and knowledge.
I will remember her laugh and her smile.
She contributed mightily to the health of Nova Scotians.
Chantal will be missed.
Dan Steeves
Chair of the Board
Injury Free Nova Scotia
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Cathy Adamski posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2024
From the time we first met Chantal was always smiling and always made you feel special. Every day I looked forward to seeing her and enjoyed our conversations. Sometimes our conversations were brief but other times we could talk our way right out the door. She was always so sweet to bring me my favourite flavour of coffee or encourage me to try her favourite. She was full to the brim of warmth, humour and passion for her family. You knew this because our conversations were always filled with stories of them. She made me feel more than just her daycare provider, she had made me feel like an added member of her family. And over the nine years I knew her that’s what I felt like and thats all due to Chantal. I will miss her laugh, her quips and her hugs. Until we meet again dear friend….Love Miss Cathy ❤️
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Julian Young posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2024
Chantal was a student of mine, enrolled in Dal's Health Promotion Program. I taught the Injury Prevention class and she was a keen student. She always cracked me up with her quick wit and teasing of me. She was confident, engaged, and super smart -- she stood out in the class. Not long after graduation from Dal, she went to work with CMHA's Nova Scotia chapter and was a lead support in Nova Scotia hosting the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's annual conference, for which I was a co-chair. Despite the emotional subject matter, Chantal always helped keep things light and we had a lot of good laughs while doing amazing work together. She worked tirelessly and the conference was a huge success.
I recall for many years, Chantal would be the first to comment on my 5:30 am Facebook posts, and she would often send me a quick message to say good morning or crack a joke. When I heard from Chantal early in the morning it always set a positive tone for the day! We used to joke that we were "early morning buddies", up before anyone else we knew.
When Chantal worked at Child Safety Link, we continued to stay in touch through our work and occasionally a group of us would travel together for conferences. She was never too far from my circle of colleagues and friends. For a long time, it felt like she was a mentee and I her mentor, but over the years that flipped and she taught me many things about our line of work as well as the importance of gratitude and kindness.
In more recent times, Chantal and I had some conversations about the possibilities of her becoming a professional leadership coach and perhaps joining the team at Fire Inside Leadership. A first step in that process was for her to enroll in our Peer Leadership Program. At the time, Chantal had recently lost her Dad and we knew the program would help in her healing. Shortly after, she received her cancer diagnosis. The peer community championed her to stay in the program with us and lean on us for support as she navigated her diagnosis and treatment.
Early in 2023, I lost my Dad. Chantal was among a few friends to attend my Dad's funeral and that meant so much! We instantly became "grief buddies", united by the loss of our fathers, and would routinely check in on each other. She also recommended a great book on the subject of grief and I was so grateful for her friendship and support as I processed my loss.
We had coffee a few times after the Peer Leadership Program ended, the last one in early May not long before I lost my sister to cancer. It meant the world that despite her own diagnoses, she made time to visit with me and see how I was doing. When my sister died, she again was among the few friends who attended the funeral. At the reception that followed, Chantal and I shared several long hugs. It was so meaningful to have her there.
To Chantal's family: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I know that your lives will be forever changed by your loss of Chantal. I wish you the strength to embrace your grief and ride the storms it will bring.
To the “girl squad” Alexa, Audrey, and Fennelly: your Mom loved you so much. You were always present in her thoughts, she constantly spoke of you with pride and gratitude. Losing your Mom will shape your lives and the best way you can continue to love her is to keep shining brightly for yourselves, each other, and all those you meet. She lives on in each of you.
Raymond, I cannot imagine what you've been through, are going through, and will continue to go through. I wish you peace in time with your loss of Chantal. May she always be with you and the girls.
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Lori Anne Smith Webb posted a condolence
Monday, October 7, 2024
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Lori Anne, Mike, and Aaron Webb
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Laurie Zinck posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Our deepest condolences to Chantel’ family
God bless you all.
Laurie and Vera Zinck
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Lisa Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
My deepest condolences to Chantal’s family. I only knew her briefly while she was in hospital, but she made a profound impact on me. She was an amazing woman who faced this terrible diagnosis with bravery and determination. I will never forget her. I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa RN (3IMCU)
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Theresa Waldron posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
It was a pleasure to know Chantal, I feel like she was extension of our family, Chantal was my kids baby sitter for the better part of 8 years, and was at our house at least once a week, chasing and playing with the kids, her kindness and laughter was amazing and to this day her name brought smiles to our faces. She messaged me a few years ago with a funny story, her daughter Alexis wanted spaghetti for supper and she only wanted butter on it and she wanted to let me know it was an instant reminder of my son Jeff’s favorite meal. While I did see her periodically over the past ten years her smile and energy was every bit as it was when she was 15. She was a special person and will be missed by those who were fortunate to be in her circle of life. ❤️
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Sarah Whitburn posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I am so saddened to hear of Chantal’s passing. We met just over 20 years ago when I gave her a ride from Montreal to New Hampshire to work as camp counselors for the summer. We clicked instantly and I was drawn to her radiant light. The last time I saw her, she spoke passionately about her husband, her daughter (the twins had not yet arrived), her family, and her work. What a huge loss. My deepest sympathies to her entire family. I’ll remember you forever, Chantally.
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Darlene Metzler posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I met Chantal thru my daughter Ashley, and Chantals Stella and Dot parties and sales. She was the sweetest, kindest and most passionate lady, wife and Mom. Always speaking about Raymond and her girls. I am so heartbroken for your loss. Gone too soon RIP Chantal, make the heavens shine with your light, music and laughter
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Heather Donovan posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I attended Dal with Chantal and was so sad to hear of her passing. She was a bright light and a lovely person. My heartfelt condolences to her loved ones.
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Allan Keeping posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I only had the pleasure of meeting Chantal a couple of times when Ray brought her and the kids to the Ship that me and Ray worked on together. I could see from meeting her just a few times how much she adored Ray and the kids. My deepest condolences to all that knew Chantal and to my friend Ray and the Kids please take care. Thinking of you all.
Allan
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Susan Tyndall posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
I am heartbroken to read of Chantal's untimely passing. I worked with Chantal in Bedford a number of years ago She was the sweetest and most positive light imaginable. She always had a smile on her face. Please accept my deepest sympathy on her loss. May she Rest in Peace always.
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
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