Claudia Gail Currie

Claudia Currie (née Powell) passed away at the VG Hospital on December 1, 2025 after a more than a two year battle with cancer. Just as she dealt with all of life’s challenges, she managed her illness with strength and grace. She was a loving wife, mother and friend. During her final days, she was surrounded by family and close friends and fur baby, Kacie. Claudia was born on August 2, 1955, at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Ray and Wilma Powell. Claudia is survived by her devoted husband Randy and son Chris and predeceased by her son, Kyle (2018). She is survived by her sister Karen (Miller) and predeceased by brother, Raymond Powell (2018). Claudia attended Chebucto Road School and later graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School in 1974. She went on to Dalhousie University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Earth and Environmental Sciences in 1979. Claudia met Randy Currie at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, and they married in 1988. Together, they raised their twin sons, Chris and Kyle. Claudia’s professional career began (1979) at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, where she served as a Marine Geoscience Technologist. In 2014, she received the prestigious Beluga Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions, leadership, and dedication to advancing BIO’s projects and outreach initiatives. Her life took a significant turn in 2003 following her son’s skiing accident. From that experience, Claudia emerged as a tireless advocate and fundraiser for health care in Nova Scotia. As a volunteer leader for the QEII Foundation’s Working Miracles campaign (2003–2007), she helped inspire community support that enabled the campaign to exceed its $42.5 million goal, ultimately raising over $44 million for health care. Claudia’s passion for sport began early. At age 12, while working as a caregiver for a neighbour’s grandfather at Grand Lake, she discovered her love for waterskiing and joined Larry’s Dolphins. By 1972 she was competing nationally, and in 1984 she became the Canadian Open Trick Champion. Her international success included a silver medal in tricks and a bronze in slalom at the 2006 Pan American Water Ski Championships, followed by a gold medal in tricks at the 2014 World Water Ski Championships in her age category. Beyond competition, she has made a lasting impact as a coach and mentor, serving as an NCCP Master Coach Developer, Evaluator, and Learning Facilitator. She played a pivotal role in developing adaptive waterskiing programs for athletes with disabilities, and in 2023, she launched Canada’s first integrated program for adaptive skiers, advancing inclusivity in sport. In 2024, her lifelong dedication was recognized with induction into the Canadian Water Ski Hall of Fame. Claudia’s resilience and community leadership deepened further through personal tragedy. After the loss of her son Kyle, a Halifax firefighter, she co-founded Fight4Life (F4L), a registered non-profit dedicated to supporting the mental health of first responders. What began as an expression of grief has grown into a mission of hope and service. F4L provides both proactive and reactive mental health resources for firefighters in the Halifax Regional Municipality, funded through calendar sales, the Nova Scotia Firefighters’ 50/50 draw, grants, and private donations. Each year, the organization expands its reach, ensuring that more firefighters receive the mental health support they deserve. Throughout her life, Claudia Currie has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, compassion, and commitment—whether advancing ocean sciences, excelling in international sport, supporting health care, or championing first responders’ mental well-being. She embodies the spirit of service and resilience. She was truly an incredible, outstanding woman who will be missed by so many people. Claudia’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Micmac Aquatic Club 192 Prince Albert Rd Dartmouth NS on Saturday, December 6. Claudia’s ashes will be brought in by boat at 12:30. The service will begin at 1:00 reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Fight4Life (fight4lifehalifax.com) will be greatly appreciated. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82328352136?pwd=ahsG5I87k1OQoE0AOnBLhTXgOlHHaM.1&jst=2 Meeting ID: 823 2835 2136 Passcode: Claudia

Claudia Gail Currie

August 2, 1955 - December 1, 2025