1978 – 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Amanda Voss from a brain hemorrhage on January 7th, 2021 – age 42.
She leaves to mourn her devoted parents, Gunter Voss and Maciejka Slawinska-Voss; her loving brother, Christopher Voss and sister-in-law, Martine Tawfik; her long time partner, best friend and soulmate of 23 years, Mike McCatty; her grandma, Elfie Voss; her maternal uncle, Chester Niski and Elisabeth Plourde and the many cousins in Poland and Germany she hoped to visit when Covid-free travel resumes. Also feeling her loss will be her many friends from childhood as well as those she made while working for Bombardier Aerospace and elsewhere.
Amanda’s enthusiastic smile could light up a room! Lovely to look at, creative, genuine and smart, she had the kindest of hearts. Her effervescence and commitment extended to her management job at Bombardier where she rose to director level prior to being diagnosed with leukemia. One of her superiors commented: “We were very fortunate to work with such a wonderful person.”
Her last two and a half years of combatting AML (acute myelogenic leukemia) were heroic! Her tenacity and optimism in beating this terrible blood cancer impressed her closest as well as the staff and doctors at both the Jewish General and Maisonneuve Rosemont hospital where she got her stem cell transplant last summer. No complaints, always looking to tomorrow! To quote her ncology hematologist, Dr. Cassis: “What determination and what a fighter! So near to recovery and now this!”
Her illness intensified her faith. Tanya, a family friend, commented: “The best exchange I had with Amanda was a faith-in-God conversation at her brother’s wedding in 2019. She said that in her tough days with leukemia, God always sent her “the right person” just to know that He is with her. She fought the good fight of faith, leaving a beautiful legacy. She will be missed by so many!”
Thanks to all at both hospitals for trying so very hard! And thank you Father Sabbath for being there! Donations in Amanda’s memory may be made to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, liscanada.org
Due to the pandemic, her funeral Mass at St. Thomas a Becket in Pierrefonds and a traditional burial has been put off until May.
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Our sincere condolences it is a sad moment, may she Rest In Peace and may God give you the strength and consolation that she is now in a better place where there is no pain and suffering.
My deep condolences for the family .
Dear Maciejka Gunter & family
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your amazing daughter . No one can imagine your pain however, from reading her obituary she had strong faith and God was her guiding light. In the same way may he give you strength and courage to carry on. May she Rest In Peace ❤️❤️ John & Mary Gruchot
My love, deepest sympathy and warmest embraces to the Voss Family, Mike and friends of Amanda. Rest In Peace beautiful, courageous, smart girl, you will never be forgotten by anybody who ever met you!
I would like to transmit my sincere and profound condolences to the Voss family for the loss of Amanda. I have worked with Chris within Development and Peace this past year and was very saddened to hear of her struggle with leukemia and eventual complications. She sounds like she was an amazing person.
I have myself combatted this disease for 10 years and pray each day that more research develops so that treatments become easier, more efficient and that the disease may also be prevented better.
I will keep Amanda and your family in my prayers. May her soul rest in peace.
Amanda, you were a role model until the end. My condoleances to the family.
Gypsie
Deepest sympathies are extended to Chris, Martine and all of the family on behalf of the parish social action representatives at the Archdiocese of Montreal. Amanda is with God, our loving Creator now and her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all those who loved her so dearly. May you be comforted during this time of grief and touching memories.
Je tiens à vous adresser mes sincères condoléances. Christopher et Martine sont des bons amis de développement et paix et nous revoyons encore les photos de leur mariage avec plaisir, où nous avons fait la connaissance de toute votre famille, dont votre fille. Amanda a été extrêmement courageuse et tellement souriante.. Que la Tendresse du Père vous accompagne chacun.e dans ce moment si difficile.
My deepest heartfelt sympathies to her entire family, Mike and all her friends.
Amanda and I, were inseparable besties for most of our lives. Amanda and I shared soo many firsts and experiences over the decades of life together and I wish we had more to come.
Amanda had such a kind compassionate soul, a beyond ridiculous silly-side where every conversation & time we were together we would both be in tears, she loved to dance and enjoy life,she was super intelligent, bright (inside and out), determined and caring. Amanda’s positivity and joy for life makes her leaving us harder but she has left us with soo many beautiful memories. It is soo terribly sad that we have lost her brightness but she is definitely shining above.
I am blessed to have all the years of memories, she will be forever missed and loved. Shine bright Amanda.
Thank you Zina! Yes, as the days go by her absence in our lives becomes ever more real! We are brokenhearted, not sure how we’ll manage without our daily talks, hopes and plans for happier days when she overcomes this dreadful blood cancer! Still trying to wrap our heads around her unexpected passing… Like a thief in the night our amazing daughter (precious baby) ripped away from us without warning!
Dearest Zina, when this covid mess is over and we can get together, you will be with us, celebrating Amanda… and we – your Mommy and Daddy #2 for as long as we live. Our home and our hearts always open to you! Hugs Maciejka and Gunter
Toutes nos plus sincères condoléances a Christopher et Martine et bien sûr leurs parents. Puisse le Seigneur vous fortifier dans cette douloureuse et déchirante épreuve. Que sa Paix soit en tout temps avec vous et qu’il puisse vous permettre de vivre tout cela en communion. Tendres pensées.
Maciejka and Gunter, my wife Audrey and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family as you grieve at the lost of your daughter Amanda. May the good Lord comfort you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Dear Maciejka and Gunter, words could never express all the heartfelt feelings we have for you and your family with the passing of your beautiful Amanda. May all the wonderful memories you have and knowing that there are so many people who care about you, bring you comfort at this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathies and may God bless you all. Lorne and Kathy Smith
Our deepest sympathies Gunter and Maciejka and to your whole family. We will definitely be praying for you all.
Shawn & Kettly
Gunter & Maciejka you are in our thoughts. Deepest condolences to you & your family xoxo
The Chegrinec/Buteau family
i am crying for you both… losing your daughter… the baby you held so tightly when she was born 42 years ago…..words cannot express how sad, i am to hear this …courage, easy to say… but she was strong and fought and lost this battle…hold her memories close to your heart..
Chère Maciejka, Cher Gunter ,mes plus sincères condoléances.je suis sans mots,…une perte incommensurable, Que le courage vous accompagne.
No words can comfort you in the loss of your darling daughter. Maciejka and Gunter you are in my prayers. May God bless you at this very sad time.
There are no words that can explain the sorrow and pain Keith and I feel for the loss of Amanda. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for the both of you and wish you both ease on this grief journey. Sending LOVE
Mes plus sincères condoléances à vous deux.Denis Langlois
No words that I am express the sorrow I feel for all of you. I remuneration as a young child and a beautiful young lady. So successful and always smiling. She will be missed . Just 1 day at a time , such sorrow. She is in heaven with angels looking back at us. All my love..
Our deepest sympathies to you Gunter and Maciejka and to your family. It is heartbreaking to know what you are going through……. you will be in our thoughts and in our prayers forever….. God Bless you all …..
Dear Maciejka and Gunter,
From her photo and your description of her, your daughter looks and sounds like a beautiful combination of both of you inside and out. I cannot imagine the depth of your grief but send you both hugs and wishes that you will find peace knowing that she is now flying with angels. xxx Carol
Herb and I have no words to express our deepest feelings in sympathy. We are broken-hearted that such a loving child who filled such love for you and your family and friends is gone so early in life. One more star in God’s world. Let the faith help you in this changeling time and let all the wonderful times you had with your dear daughter Amanda bring you solace.
In sympathy,
Therese and Herb
Chère Maciejka et cher Gunter, j’aimerais vous offrir mes plus sincères condoléances suite à la triste nouvelle du décès d’Amanda. Mes pensées sont avec vous et vos proches. Bon courage!
Maciejka et Gunter, mes plus sincères condoléances. Je partage votre chagrin.
Vous saurez trouver le courage de continuer.. Son bon souvenir sera pour toujours en vous et sera une souce de consolation.
Dear Maciejka & Gunter, Lyn and I are so deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter Amanda.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family….
My deepest condolences to you Maciejka and Gunter and your family,,so sad to loose a child.
I pray for you that God will help you and these difficult
Times.
Dora and Raymond
Dear Maciejka and Gunter, There is no greater pain than the loss of a child. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My sincerest condolences Yolande
Dear Maciejka and Gunter,
I’d like to offer you my deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
Wieczny odpoczynek racz jej dać Panie.
Dear Maciejka&Gunther, our deepest condolences on the passing of your daughter Amanda.She fought such a valiant battle with such a cruel disease.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time .Eddie ,Diana Brien
Dear Maciejka and Gunther, please accept my most sincere condolences. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Michele
Dear Maciejka and Gunter, Ted and I are deeply saddened to hear about your heartbreaking loss. No words can express this sadness. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and may your precious Amanda Rest In Peace.
Dear Maciejka and Gunter, I cannot begin to express my deepest and sincere condolences for your loss. No parent wants to hear this kind of news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep the memories close to your heart.
Dear Maciejka and Gunter
I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I would like to give you a big big hug.
Bon courage.
Jana Martins
Maciejka et Gunther,
Les mots me manquent pour vous exprimer à quel point je suis émue à l’annonce du décès qui vous touche cruellement. Veillez recevoir mes plus sincères condoléances
Maciejka et Gunther,
Les mots me manquent pour vous exprimer à quel point je suis émue à l’annonce du décès qui vous touche cruellement. Veillez recevoir mes plus sincères condoléances
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Amanda.
Our hearts go out to you both
Ron & Lorraine
Dearest Maciejka & Gunter,
There are now words to take away the pain….I am beyond sorry to learn of your loss.
Amanda is in the sun, the wind, the rain, she is in the air you breathe, you will see her in the clouds
above, she will always be near. With warmest hugs to you both.
My condolences to you both. I remember meeting your beautiful family on a flight I was working , so many years ago. You were all off on a vacation. I send my love and prayers for this tragic loss of your precious daughter.
My heart is filled with sadness, I am at a loss of words for what to say to console you for the loss of Amanda and her battle with leukaemia. Please accept my condolences and know that I share your grief.
So so sad for you both and family
My prayers and good thoughts are with you in
This time of total chaos and distress for you .
No words can convey my deepest codolences.
Toutes mes condoléances
Huge hugs.
Je suis très touché d’apprendre cette triste nouvelle. Ma conjointe et moi vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances et essayer de garder le courage..Gilles et Suzanne
Am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. Sincere condolences to both of you. Carola
Maciejka & Gunter, Louise and I are deeply saddened by the loss that you have encountered. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Macieja and Gunther : No words can express how you feel losing your precious daughter. As time passes you will know that you now have an angel in heaven watching over you .
Chère Maciejka ,cher Gunter…aucun mot ne peut apaiser votre deuil,…une perte incommensurable,…. Robert se joint à moi pour vous offrir notre vive sympathie .
Liebe Maciejka, lieber Gunter. Tief berührt möchte ich Euch mein aufrichtiges Beileid ausdrücken. Meine Gedanken sind mit Euch und ich wünschte, ich könnte Euch Trost spenden.
Wenn man einen geliebten Menschen verliert, gewinnt man einen Schutzengel dazu.
Silvia
Dear Maciejka and Gunter. There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for the loss of your beautiful daughter Amanda. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May she Rest In Peace
Chers Macienjka et Gunter
J’apprends avec tristesse la terrible nouvelle du décès de votre fille Amanda.
Je puis vous assurer de mes prières à l’Être Suprême pour qu’Il acceuille votre enfant d’une manière toute spéciale.
Denise et moi vous gardons dans nos pensées pour cette épreuve qui vous frappe.
Sincères condoléances.
Denise et Paul Gendreau
Maciejka & Gunther
I like to express to you both and all your family my deepest sympathies for the lost of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Bon courage, Take care
Louise Mastronardi
C’est avec grande tristesse que j’apprends le décès de votre fille. Elle a combattue avec courage contre cette maladie. To you Gunter et Maciejka et toute votre famille mes plus sincères condoléances it takes courage to accept the loss of a child. My thoughts are with you always. Lise & Michel Poulin
DEAR MACIEJKA AND GUNTER..PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER AMANDA. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..
BOB BLACKBURN
DEAR MACIEJKA AND GUNTER..PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER AMANDA. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..
BOB BLACKBURN
Dear Maciejka and Gunther, I extend my heartfelt sympathies to you and your family in this sorrowful time. I am deeply touched to hear of the loss of your daughter as it is immeasurable.
Qu’Amanda repose en paix et que vous puissiez trouver du réconfort dans son souvenir
Dear Maciejka Gunther &family,our deepest condolences on the passing of your lovely daughter Amanda.Our thought s and prayers are with you,sincerely Eddie &Diana Brien
Dear Maciejka and Günter,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during these sad days.
We offer you our deepest sympathy and condolences
Josy et André
No parent deserves this, especially you two. Our sincere condolences. Edmond et Henriette
MACIEJKA & GUNTER
You’ve lost someone very special and it’s going to take time to ease the sadness you’re feeling now – may the fond memories of all that you shared together with Amanda help make each tomorrow a little brighter. Our condolences to you and your family.
Chère Maciejka et Gunter,
Mes plus sincères sympathies a vous deux, pour la perte de votre fille Amanda. Toutes mes prières vous accomnpagnent, vous ,et toute votre famille. Elle a livrée une vraie bataille, maintenant, c’est le repos éternel. Courage, et je pense a vous.
Dearest Maciezka and Gunter,
In her toughest days, you wrote that Amanda believed that God always sent her someone to help her through. I wish this for you right now, And remember that you were chosen to be her parents and that she could not have wished for better ones than you . May she Rest In Peace and may you look up at the sky and see that thee is yet another shining star watching over you .
So sorry for the loss of your daughter.Very hard to accept the loss of our child ,they are not meant to leave before us.So young to fight this terrible disease and so courageous.I feel for you both and be strong ,your Angel will be looking over you.Condolences to the whole family.
Maciejka and Gunter, you are in my thoughts. Deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Herzlichst Ingrid.
Dear Maciejka and Gunter – praying for you and wishing you comfort at this time of deep and personal sadness. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Mes sincères condoléances à vous 2.Je vous garde dans mes prières afin que vous trouviez du réconfort date de la sérénité malgré votre immense perte.
Diane
Mes très sincères condoléances à vous deux.
Dear Maciejka & Gunther, Jacques and I were struck with intense sadness when we heard the news of Amanda’s passing. There are no words to ease your suffering; only time can replace pain with a lifetime of beautiful memories. You are in our prayers.
Profondes condoléances pour la perte de votre fille Amanda;; les parents ne devraient pas vivre cette immense peine d’enterrer leur enfant. Bon courage dans cette épreuve!
Maciejka and Gunter. My deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your daughter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chère Maciejka,cher Gunter;
C’est avec une profonde tristesse,que nous avons appris le décès de votre bien aimée fille Amanda.
Nos pensées sont avec vous et dans nos prieurs.Que Dieu vous donne la force à cette épreuve.
Nos sincère condoléances.
Régis et Ingrid de la Loyère
Chers Maciejka, Gunter et famille
C’est avec une immense tristesse que nous apprenons le décès de votre grande chérie, enlevée en pleine jeunesse. C’est si brutal.
Vous êtes dans nos pensées et nos prières et partageons votre chagrin en ce moment
si difficile de deuil.
Nos sincères condoléances et affectueuses pensées.
Marie-Claude et Andrew
Amanda had such a kind compassionate soul, a beyond ridiculous silly-side where every conversation & time we were together we would both be in laughing-tears, she loved to dance and have a good time, she was super intelligent and bright (inside and out), determined and caring. She left a mark on everyone who knew her, she brought many of her friends, from different aspects of her life together and I among many formed friendships through her.
Amanda’s positivity and joy for life makes her leaving-us harder but she has left us with soo many beautiful memories. It is soo terribly sad that we have lost her brightness but she is definitely shining above.
I am blessed to have all the years of memories, she will be forever missed and loved. Shine bright Amanda ❤xoxo
Dear Maciejka & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Amanda. We cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the best during this difficult time.
Wanda, Stefan and Diana
Chère Maciejka et cher Gunter ainsi que votre famille
C’est avec stupéfaction que Jean-Claude et moi avons appris la triste nouvelle de la perte de votre fille Amanda. Nous sommes tous les deux avec vous dans cette épreuve et partageons votre grande peine. Nous vous souhaitons bon courage à tous les deux ainsi qu’à votre famille.
Mes plus sincère condoléances Maciejka et Gunter
Je partage votre peine, bon courage
Raymond et Issidora
MICHEL ET MOI SOMMES TRÈS PEINÉS D’APPRENDRE LE DÉCÈS DE VOTRE GRANDE FILLE . QUEL COUP AU COEUR . COURAGE ET TOUTES NOS SYMPATHIES. ELAINE
Dear Maciejka and Gunter!
So, so sad to hear about the loss of your daughter Amanda. Please accept our deepest condolences. May the understanding thoughts of those who deeply care, make this time of sadness less difficult to bear. May our heartfelt sympathies bring you comfort and strength.
We keep you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you! Love!
Gaetanne Mercier/Thomas Lagendyk
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Quelle triste nouvelle.Mes prieres et pensees sont avec vous.
Bon courage
Mes plus profondes sympathies à vous deux et famille .
Bon courage,tellement triste j’ai aussi une fille du même âge.
Dearest Maciejka and Gunther-it is said there is a reason for everything but I can’t understand why your beautiful daughter ,Amanda,would pass. A daughter the same age as our two. Terribly sad .Sending you many angels of courage and eventual peace….much love to you….Carole and Ron
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God be with you.
Chers Maciejka et Gunter,
J’aimerai trouver des mots si tendres et consolateurs qu’is apporteraient baume et apaisement à votre douleur….mais ils n’existent pas!
Perdre son enfant est un immense chagrin solitaire et donne à la mort une différente et nouvelle dimension.
Avoir eu le bonheur d’être les parents d’une jeune femme exceptionnelle durant sa jeune et courte vie est un honneur en soi et bien que cela ne console pas de sa précoce disparition, cela aide à tolérer les moments de profonde tristesse et à considérer un avenir plus doux.
Je ne peux vous affirmer que ce vide devienne moins douloureux, mais chérir tous les moments passés avec elle aide à rendre l’absence plus supportable.
Mes pensées les plus chaleureuses sont avec vous deux et toute votre famille.
Michèle.
Chers Maciejka et Gunter,
J’aimerai trouver des mots si tendres et si consolateurs qu’ils apporteraient baume et apaisement à votre douleur, mais ces mots n’existent pas…
Perdre son enfant est un immense chagrin solitaire et confère à la mort une dimension différente difficile à concevoir.
Avoir eu le bonheur d’être les parents d’une jeune femme exceptionnelle durant toute sa jeune vie est un honneur en soi; cela ne console pas de sa disparition précoce mais aide à tolérer les moments de profonde tristesse.
Je ne peux vous assurer que votre chagrin devienne moins profond ou aigu, mais chérir tous les souvenirs de moments heureux passés ensemble rend l’absence plus supportable.
Je reste de tout coeur avec vous et vous envoie à tous deux ainsi qu’à votre famille et proches mes pensées les plus chaleureuses.
Michèle
Chers Maciejka & Gunter, mes plus sincères condoléances, mes prières et pensées sont avec vous deux pendant cette période de la vie si difficile à accepter ! Bon courage.
Dear Maciejka and Gunter and Family, and dear Michael,
Our hearts go out to you in your sorrow. May you find peace in knowing that Amanda, so beautiful inside and out, will live forever in precious memories of all who have known and loved her.
I am terribly sadden by the loss of your child,,,,so sad Jackie
Dear Maciejka, Gunther & Family
I cannot express my sadness of your beautiful daughter Amanda’s passing. She will be missed terribly. Stay strong. She is no longer suffering. She is with the angels looking over us.
P.S. I met Amanda 2 and a half years ago, we were diagnosed with leukaemia at the same time she was always there with answers, smart girl. Very fortunate to have had her in my life. I will never forget you Amanda & family.
Dear Maciejka, Gunther and Family,
I cannot express my sadness. Your beautiful daughter will be missed. I met Amanda 2 1/2 years ago. We were diagnosed with leukaemia at the same time. She was my rock. She was always there, with the right thing to say. Though she suffered too, her warmth was always felt. Now she is no longer suffering. She is with the angels looking over us. I am blessed to have had her in my life. I will never forget you Amanda and family. Stay strong.
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