in a story she told more than once, sheila kussner described being devastated at 18 when a date dumped her after learning she was an amputee; she had lost part of her left leg to bone cancer at 14. her mother told her she had two choices: she could be bitter — or she could be better .
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“sheila was much loved and much respected, but at her essence she was a simple, loving woman who wanted to make a difference and had that sheer drive to bring on people and inspire others. no one person can change the world, but when you bring on others to help you, you really do change the world.”
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funeral services are friday at 1 p.m. at paperman & sons , 3888 jean-talon st. w. hope & cope and the wellness centre will be closed on friday. contributions in kussner’s memory can be made to hope & cope c/o the jewish general hospital foundation; 514-340-8251; hopeandcope.ca.