I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Agatha.  We worked together at CUSA for many years.  I have always thought of Agatha as a kind, generous person, a true lady, always with a welcoming smile.  My sincere condolences to John, Sonya, Siena, Taylor and family.  She will be missed.

Agatha was always such a kind and wonderful person, I'm truly grateful for having known her.  Our deepest condolences to John, Sonya, Siena and the rest of her family.

Agatha was always so kind and patient with all of the CUSA student leaders, myself included.  Condolences to her family, thank you for sharing her with all of us.

Beth O’Shaughnessy
CUSA Exec & Staff 1988-1990

Dearest Sonya and family:  Our condolences on your loss.  We are thinking of, and praying for you, at this difficult time.  

Sanjeev Chowdhury and Kiet To

Our deepest condolences to Agatha's family, friends and colleagues. For decades in her role with CUSA Finance she provided financial services for CKCU. She was a kind and gentle soul. Her intelligence and patience was very much appreciated. She will be greatly missed 

Matthew Crosier
CKCU Station Manager 

I have had the good fortune to cross paths with Agatha during the last five decades and, on each occasion, have been touched by her spontaneous warmth, open generosity and contagious humour. My daughters Angela and Halina join me in sending John and Sonya our deepest sympathies, with the consolation that Agatha’s spirit is now where joy is eternal.  

Sonya,

As you know, from when we attended Carleton, Agatha affected many student lives with her guidance and patience.  She was with the Carleton University Students' Association for almost 30 years, so she would have had to deal with almost 200 student leaders! (including me).  We have often shared stories of how wonderful Agatha was to many and what an impact she had on our organization.  She will be missed and always in the heart of CUSA.

Respectfully,
Travis Lindgren


My Beloved Sister, Agatha suffered silently, but with her strong Faith, which is my mother's Legacy, she inspired us all with her Grace, Courage and Wisdom in her most difficult time.  So now all the pain and suffering are all gone, and she is now resting peacefully with our Dear Mother.

Love you and will miss you greatly.

DEATH leaves a HEARTACHE
      No one can HEAL
      LOVE leaves a MEMORY
      No one can STEAL

Annette & Hartmut Beneditz

My fondest memories of  my dear cousin Agatha are of her warmth,  sense of humour and although she has lived abroad for so many years, never forgot  her roots and had a genuine interest in family members  and friends here in Trinidad. I will miss her caring, loving ways.  She stood out as one of a kind and I will miss her terribly. I pray that her loved ones will be given the grace to be courageous and strong at this  time. May  her beautiful soul be at peace.

Sending love, strength and condolences. 
Mrs. Thissen's quiet grace, elegance and warmth shines through her daughter.
With love,
Katrina

Our sister's faith made her strong throughout her life.  She was a wise, generous and elegant woman who brought courage and acceptance to her loved ones.

"The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, the ache in our hearts will always stay".

Rest In Peace dearest sister.



While not a blood relative, I was lucky enough to have Auntie Agatha in my life since the time I was born. I will forever cherish my memories of her as a generous, kind and elegant woman with a great sense of humour.  My own children and husband have also been fortunate to get to know her and we will miss her deeply.  We are sending our deepest condolences and prayers to Uncle John, Sonya, Taylor and Siena and all her relatives.  May she rest in peace.  Love, Lisa, Martin, Eloise, Sebastian and Theo

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Agatha Thissen

May 23, 1939 – June 3, 2019

McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home and Chapel

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