Rebecca McColl

My tribute to Rebecca. Rebecca was one of the best people I’ve ever met, and no I’m not just saying that. She was real, raw, genuine, kind, humble & devoted. I met her in 2014 where she was a dedicated teacher and colleague at Sir William Gage Middle School. She became a fast friend, workplace mentor and lifelong friend. Albeit living an hour and a half away from school, she was most always one of the first educators in the building. She found great joy in coaching many flag football, basketball & volleyball teams. We had many life therapy chats on the school tarmac where she would drink her tea (she dislikes coffee) and call her kids to make sure they got off safely in the morning. I would spend my lunch hours in her special education room because I loved her company where multiple teachers and students would come in to get support, be it report cards or extra help with school. She always had time for everyone and anyone. She contributed a huge moral and energy to our school and was a natural leader. Rebecca carried a daily ache of living life without her mom, often mentioning her absence and wishing she was there, for her advice, for her wisdom and simply for her presence. Rebecca wore her heart on her sleeve and in her tears that were both happily and sadly shared and it was inspiring to see someone share emotion so rawly. I loved this about her. Rebecca was the type of friend who never missed a baby shower or wedding or an event of importance understanding the importance of such milestones and one’s presence. She navigated the divorce of her first marriage with tenacity and grace to be a role model and strength for her children. She quickly found much deserved love and friendship with her love and husband Drew Snoeys. Drew was security and hope and the much needed man that Rebecca loved and deserved. I never heard Rebecca say a negative word about him. They were a true team right until her final days. During Rebecca’s cancer journey, she would often mention she wasn’t afraid of dying and her biggest concern was leaving her children behind (a mother’s nightmare). Her sweetheart of a dog Maui was a big companion to her never leaving her side, and Rebecca often only having the energy to yell “squirrels” for him to go get his run outside. Rebecca lived a life of endurance in many ways. She was resilient and knew how to pivot both on and off the basketball court. Rebecca will always be one of the best people I know. I hope she’s reunited with her mom. I hope we can honour her by caring for Drew and her children. My deepest condolences to her entire immediate family and everyone who will miss her.

I am so blessed to have had a friendship with Rebecca after meeting her through Drew. My heart is broken for Drew and the kids. She will be missed dearly but will live on within her children. May you rest in peace Rebecca, thank you for making Drew so happy! We will miss you xoxo

Katherine, Phil and family, I'm so sorry and so heartbroken for all of you. Any time I think of Reb I see that quiet smiling girl who I saw go from a little kid sitting in the stands with her parents, watching us play, to being a teammate and playing alongside us. Rebecca, sending all the love possible to your family and friends, and know that you will continue to be thought of often and fondly.

Rebecca was a kind, compassionate, and enthusiastic teacher which was evident when we worked together at Lisgar Middle School. Those qualities were in full effect more recently when she routinely dressed up in a variety of creative costumes while undergoing her chemo treatments, just to bring some cheer to other patients during a very difficult time. It was a pleasure to watch her dreams come true with Drew, the birth of Mackenna, and her steadfast adoration of Payton and Madi. My heart goes out to her dear family and friends who are devastated by her loss. I will miss her friendship, and she will always be fondly remembered.

I had the pleasure of teaching with Rebecca at Lisgar Middle School and was lucky to have a friendship that lasted throughout the years that followed. She was a wonderful friend, teacher and human being and she will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to Drew, Payton, Madi, Mackenna and Rebecca’s family and loved ones. May you find strength in each other, and joy in her memory in the days to come 💜.

You were one of the kindest people I’ve had the pleasure to have come into our lives 💝 Through all your pain the final moments you were continually saying sorry to everyone 🥲 It was us that our sorry Rebecca 💔 you didn’t deserve any of this 😭 Forever Remembering your amazing zest for anything you did 💫 Love you Big 🥰

Love You Hunny ❤️