Tysick, Kim Christine On June 30, Kim passed peacefully after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer. Kim fought with incredible determination and courage. Predeceased by her father, Herb Tysick, Kim will be sadly missed by her life-long partner, Lucie Perrier; the Tysick family: her mother, Shirley, her brothers and sister, Randy (Chris), Rick (Karen) and Lee Ann as well as her nieces, Megan and Randa, and nephews, Ethan, Matt and Colin and many aunts and uncles. After obtaining a Bachelor of Physical Education, a Bachelor in Education and a Master in Physical Education (Admin), Kim loved to learn and shared her passion for learning with many. As a teacher at CEGEP Heritage, Kim was awarded the Association of Canadian Community Colleges Staff Excellence Award. She continued her career at Heritage and became Vice President and Academic Dean. Kim then was recruited by Algonquin College where she became the Dean of Health, Community Studies and Public Safety. She had a tremendous impact and her spirit remains in the halls of every school that was once blessed with her presence. Many, many students, colleagues and friends will mourn her loss. Her kindness, guidance and compassion are lasting gifts that she imparted. Kim thrived on helping others from professional and personal levels and always encouraged people around her to strive to improve themselves. Kim’s passing will leave a hole in the hearts of many. She was always a source of strength and courage for her friends and family, despite her struggle with cancer. Her achievements and determination inspired others and her lessons will carry on for many years to come. Kim was also recognized for her many contributions to the National Academic Advising Association. We will all miss you Kimmie. Kim and her partner Lucie would also like to express their sincere appreciation to Kim’s home care nurse Jennifer Irwin, the St Elizabeth, Bayshore and Hospice at Home teams. As well, Kim was very appreciative of the very special care she received at the Ottawa General Hospital and from Dr. Tai. Also, Kim was very grateful that the Almonte firefighting team volunteered to move her from the second to first floor of her home. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral home 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Friday July 5, 2013 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held Saturday in the Blair & Son Chapel at 1:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to help combat ovarian cancer can be made to OvarianCanada.org or by telephone at 1 877 413-7970 ext. 225.