In Memoriam – Renée Flannery
Renée provided resources for parents and adults with LD/ADHD and the community at large. She facilitated parent and adult groups and offered one on one counseling and Job fit as well as community Outreach. Renée worked with the Learning Disabilities Association in the Newmarket-Aurora for 10 years before she made LDAYR her home. Of her 10 years at the Newmarket location she spent 7 years as a volunteer, and 3 years full time as a Resource Facilitator. Renée also received the 2021 VIP award for her dedication to working with people affected by a learning disability.
In October 22nd 2021 we lost an angel to cancer. Her smile and sense of humor were highly contagious to everyone she met. Her keen sense of empathy and wealth of knowledge changed many lives as a result. For this, she was highly respected and sought out for as a speaker and counsellor. Her biggest priorities were her family, her friends, her fur babies, spirituality, and contributing to her community. Even though she left this world, she will always be remembered and missed by her loving family and her many lifelong friends. Renée was the most loyal, caring, and true friend. She leaves behind a legacy to LDAYR, be loving , be patient, be tolerant people learn differently. Gone but never forgotten R.I.P. Renée.