DR.SHELLEY LEWIS HOOD

HOOD, DR. SHELLEY LEWIS Shelley Lewis Hood slipped away very peacefully on March 22, 2017. The past three months have been a haze…weeks of deep sorrow, mingled with relief, pride and joy. There is a perpetual lump in my throat that refuses to go away. However, the heart gets lighter with every phone call from a patient, with every memory relived, with every funny story retold and every testimony of Shelley’s character and spirit recounted. As her mother, l was (and still am) so devastated that a notice which should have been done then, wasn’t. Now on behalf of the immediate family this tribute is being presented to celebrate her June 22nd birthday which hopefully will bring some closure to the family, patients and friends. Shelley was “one of a kind”, a force of nature, very loyal, very generous and a wonderful person. Before pursuing Natural Medicine, Shelley was an Athletic Therapist and worked with numerous athletic organizations, including the Ontario Rugby Union, Canada Summer Games, York University Sports Injury Clinic and the PGA of Canada. She seemingly was not satisfied that she was contributing enough so she expanded her portfolio by becoming a Doctor of Natural Medicine, a Doctor of Acupuncture and practiced like disciplines. Shelley was a fairly private person who left behind: Scott (beloved husband), Earl and Norma (dad and stepmom), Roger (brother), Norma and Roger (mom and stepdad). Thanks to everyone who has embraced the gifts and talents of this amazing person. Thanks also to the Doctors, Pharmacists and former Associates who contributed to the care and fulfillment of Shelley’s life. When you think of her, remember the person who had a thirst for knowledge and a mission to help others; remember her smiles, her laughter, her “healing hands” and that she is now at peace. We have lost a very sensitive and loving human being. She was more than a daughter, she was a close loyal friend whose light will shine on forever. I was a patient so I write from that perspective also. Amidst the heartbreak, please rejoice that she has been spared the pain of a long illness, she has finished the race and is home now at peace. Per her wishes, there was no funeral and her remains will be scattered at a later date. I will end this tribute with two lines from a poem by David Harkins: “You can remember her and only that she is gone or you can cherish her memory and let her live on.” – Norma