Joyce,

I just found out today.

So sorry.

Can you email me pls.

Tim Buell

To Lisa,Meghan and Eric:

I am so sorry to hear of your parents’ passing. They were truly an amazing couple and will be sorely missed by family, friends and the artistic community. I’m in awe that they were still coming faithfully to Hornby every summer in spite of the distance, their ages and the challenge of B C Ferries! Take care. Sincerely, Sharon Leask

Dear Joyce, Megan, Lisa and Eric.

I too wish to pass along my condolences and deepest sympathy for your loss. And such a loss it is, I know. You all continue to hold a fond place in my heart with happy memories as well as the heart-breaking losses along the way. Although distance has kept me distant in recent years, I continue to treasure our short visits in Calgary over the years. Much love to all of you.

Joyce and family – I am so very sorry. I knew Quenten less than many here, but always liked his company at the university. When he asked me, after he retired, if he could aufit one of my creative writing classes, he was, typically, worried that he might be a bit overwhelming to the younger students, but he said I was doing for poetry in Calgary what he and Joyce had been doing for music and drama, which flattered me as well as delighting me. He was a joy to have in class and everyone loved his contributions. I still recall some of his poems but, more, his kindness, courtesy, and all-round decency. What a loss. My deepest sympathies to you. I know I’m a better person for knowing Quenten.

Dear Joyce,

Deepest condolences to you and all your family. It has been such a joy and privilege to know you and Quenten as you shared all your creative works with us.

Apollonia (Polly) Steele

Our dearest Joyce,

We were deeply sadden to hear of Quenten’s passing. You and Quenten are part of the fabric of the Calgary and Canadian arts community and mean a great deal to so many people. Gavin will cherish his time working on Boiler Room Suite with Quenten and Bible Babes with you both: Calgary’s dynamic duo!

We looked forward to seeing you both at New Works Calgary concerts or bumping into you at Café Beano. We also felt honoured to help you hang your phenomenal art collection in your “Loovre”. You have both always known how to have FUN!

We shall truly miss Quenten. We are sending you our deepest condolences, Joyce. We are thinking of you.

Love from Jennifer and Gavin

Dear Joyce, Megan, Lisa and Eric,

My deepest condolences to you on the death of your life companion and father. From your earliest days in Calgary he was contributing so much to the life of the university and the musical life of the city, and of his many friends and our families together. The notice of his death brought so many memories flooding back. I am deeply sorry for your loss and wish you courage and joy in the celebration of Quenten’s life.

Last year, year about this time, we still had our regular yoga classes together. Never mind our age and physical obstacles, we all carried on. And after class our famous and fun coffee clatches in the bar. We’ll miss you Quenten. We’ll never forget you!

Joyce my deepest condolences.

With all me love, Namaste

Anna

Dear Joyce: I remember Quenten as my first music history professor. It was a small class and I loved to read and write about the lives of composers. He was kind, gentle and insightful and taught me to love the history of the arts. I went on to do many courses in a Masters at Western in Music History and Opera with Don Neville. I also remember performing as Mary in the Second Shepherd’s play that you both presented at the Pumphouse. I shall miss seeing you both at so many theatre productions. My condolences for the loss of such a lovely life partner. I cannot imagine how you must feel. With thanks and with love to you, Deborah

Dear Joyce,

Someone as special as Quenten will never be forgotten.

May you find comfort and strength in those loving memories you shared.

Thinking of you at this time of loss, Gayle

DEAR JOYCE AND FAMILY, MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR YOUR LOSS.

THE QUENTEN I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GETTING TO KNOW THROUGH OUR YOGA CLASS ..WAS HIMSELF A CLASS ACT …LET ALONE INTREPID TO BE IN

A CLASS OF LADIES.HE WAS ALWAYS A GRACIOUS ESCORT TO JOYCE AND A

GENTLE PRESENCE. AT COFFEE, HE AND JOYCE WOULD REGALE US WITH

THEIR EXPLOITS (musical &theatrical)AND THEIR ADVENTURES IN LIFE. I LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING QUENTEN`S LIFE.

My dear Joyce and Megan, Lisa and Eric,

It seems like yesterday that I rang that doorbell at your Mt. Royal house, with my notes and recorder in hand. I was doing research for the John Snow book, and here I was, on the doorstep of his BEST FRIENDS and creative collaborators! Well, you took me in hand and told me so many things…I was amazed. And to boot; we totally hit it off! Many coffees, lunches, and dinners followed, and I was always grateful for Quenten’s generous and inspiring friendship. He wore his brilliance with utmost lightness and grace. I am honored to say that Quenten Doolittle was my friend. Joyce, I am deeply sorry for your loss, you are in my heart.

Dear Lisa and Joyce I was so sad to hear of the passing of your father and husband. I wish you both and your families love and peace.