Saturday, January 30, 2021
My heart goes out to Lynn’s family, friends and to the Lafleche community who has lost a great man. I spent a few years as a work experience student in Lynn’s office on Fridays when I was in high school. I will always remember Lynn as a role model - very professional, patient, donating his skills and countless hours to the community, an excellent listener and problem solver.
I remember one day at the office he showed me how to prepare a personal tax return and when we were through I told him “wow, you make that seem a lot easier than I thought” and he responded, “well don’t tell anybody, that’s an accountant’s secret,” and we had a good laugh together.
He had a real gift of helping others and alleviating stress during hard times like a loss in the family, a tough business decision, or a tax audit. He was a great listener and provided his advice in a humble way.
When I was close to graduating I remember him encouraging me to consider a professional designation. He explained the flexibility being an accountant afforded him in his career. He told me how great it was to take afternoon off to be with family, to have Kyla work with him in the office, to volunteer his skills serving on several boards and to assist with community events. He told me how he decided to move home from the city to farm after his dad passed away and how it was the best decision he ever made. His accounting office was a vital business in the community and watching him help others was inspiring.
-Cassy Blake
Assiniboia Chapel