Stanbury, Mary Isabel Priscilla passed away on September 11, 2019 in Vancouver, BC at the age of 74. Priscilla is survived by her loving son Roland, daughter-in-law Veerle Haegebaert, grandson Arvid, brother Robert Spankie and sister Caroline Knight.
Priscilla was born on June 2nd 1945 in Woking (UK). She dedicated her life to teaching and taught for many years in both Canada and the UK. Priscilla taught for many years at Capilano University where she taught Adult Special Education.
Priscilla was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Scleroderma, in 1990. Her kidneys failed a year later. Following nine months of dialysis, she received a kidney transplant that functioned well for over twenty-two years.
In 2016, Priscilla wrote an inspiring account of her struggles and experiences living with kidney failure entitled “Warrior and Heroes of a Different Kind: Battling Kidney Failure”.
Despite her health issues, Priscilla was a tireless advocate for others facing renal disease. In her book, Priscilla wrote: “Not everyone has the same experiences, each person tells a unique story. But there is a commonality in all their stores: endurance.”
Priscilla lived her life fully and was loved dearly by family, friends, and fellow patients at the renal unit. She will always be remembered as the ultimate warrior and a hero to all who knew her.
At Priscilla’s request, a private family gathering will take place.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or the Scleroderma Association of BC.