My heart is very heavy. Yesterday, we lost a light. Her name was Maureen Posavad.
You’ve probably never heard of her. She has been working away for many years in the Accounting offices of Regal Tent Productions in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada. She wasn’t an industry figurehead, she didn’t appear in the pages of industry publications and she certainly didn’t stand up in front of a crowd to deliver education at one of our conferences. Yet, she impacted my life more than any who did.
Maureen was the funniest, kindest, snarkiest woman I’ve ever met. She was a fighter. She battled lung cancer, brain tumors and MS. She fought harder in her life than every other woman I know combined. She earned the right to be funny and snarky.
She ate ‘cup of soup’ every single day at lunch. She finished with a bag of Cheetos. She ate plain hot dogs for dinner. She sipped a few glasses of white wine every night. She smoked when she knew she shouldn’t. She lived life on her terms.
Yesterday she lost her battle. But not without a fight. I will miss her terribly.
[on READY2SPARK] The industry lost a light yesterday – http://www.ready2spark.com/2011/01/the-i… #eventprofs
I am very sorry for your loss.
Thank you, Heather. She was a very special lady.
Thank you, Heather. She was a very special lady.
Hi Lara,
My uncle actually sent me this link and i just looked at it today Feb 7, and it was perfect. The best way to describe my mom. She was such a strong women and will be remembered for ever and always by so many who loved her so much. Thank you for the such kind words about her and i know she is smiling right now where ever she may be.
Laura Posavad
I’m so happy that it did your Mother justice. She really touched so many people!