It is with broken hearts that the family of Courtney Lynn Gardiner announces her sudden passing on August 21, 2024. Born on April 22, 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario, she is the precious daughter of Karen Vallevand and the late Jeffrey Gardiner and stepdaughter of Michel Bélec. She is also the cherished granddaughter of William Vallevand and the late Janet Vallevand, the late Winfield and late Betty Gardiner and the late Ovide and late Yolande Bélec. She is greatly missed and will forever be remembered by her sisters Jenna Gardiner and Kelly Gardiner, her brother, Nicolas Bélec, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends.
Courtney touched everyone who knew her. She lit up a room with her smile and infectious laughter. She had a heart of pure gold and cared deeply for her family and friends. She was fiercely independent and very hardworking, most recently as a screening officer at the Calgary airport and for 12 years before that she was a talented hair stylist who loved working at Suite 13 salon. She was always up for fun adventures like hikes in the Gatineau Park and in the Alberta Rocky Mountains and going for long runs - she was so proud to have run a half marathon as a tribute to her Dad on Father’s Day, having trained and run all by herself in 2020. Some of her favourite times were spent at her family cottage on Wolfe Island, trips with her sisters and friends to Las Vegas and kicking up her heels at the Calgary Stampede. Courtney was a joy to be around, had a soft spot for animals, and she gave the best hugs.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Courtney’s life at the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow. For those who wish, donations may be made in her memory to Diabetes Canada, Ottawa Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.
“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved. Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”
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Mirella Martire Bernier
Our sincerest condolences on the great loss of your daughter, sister….
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.🙏🙏
Debbie Lefave and family
Our sincere condolences to the families of Courtney
A unimaginable loss for the families
To comfort you, to help you get through this difficult time, know others are thinking of you.
Your memories of Courtney will live on in your hearts 💞
Roy Chamoun
Michel,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for this tragic loss. My thoughts are with you and your family in these difficult times.
Tanya
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Courtney was a truly remarkable person whose kindness and joy touched the lives of everyone around her. In this difficult time, please know that you are in my thoughts. I hope you find comfort in the beautiful memories you shared and the love she spread throughout her life.
Sarah Robinson
Mes plus sincères sympathies. Mes pensées sont avec vous.
France Saint-Denis
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Courtney was my hairdresser for many years, and I can only imagine how much she meant to you. I wish you strength and courage to navigate through this difficult time.
Jordan Sudermann
My thoughts are with you guys as you navigate through this difficult time. You will always be the three Gardiner sister to me!
Sarah A
Please accept my sincere condolences. Courtney was a beautiful and amazing person. Always smiling and always ready to help where needed. She will be sorely missed. May her soul rest in peace.
Anne Lynne and Dean Pengelly
Dear Karen, Michel, Jenna, Kelly, Nicolas and Family. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear daughter, Courtney. Our hearts just break for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Big Warm Hugs to you all.
Condolences to the family. It was a pleasure working with Courtney. I'm blessed to have met her. I will miss her good vibes and I will miss her smile when we exchanged crazy stories.
Rest in peace🫶🏽