Now the work will become even more important, Jill, but he was such a
fine person to know, so enthusiastic about others' writing, so
helpful, & a delight to talk to.
Yeah, his daughter is there & of course having trouble getting a
flight out because of the cloud of volcano smoke from Chile.... Do
contact her, for sure...
Doug
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> Doug,
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> This is sad news indeed. I never met him, of course, but knew of the work.
>
> I have met his daughter, by the way. She is living here at the moment. I must
> contact her.
>
> Jill
>
> ________________________
> Jill Jones
>
> www.jilljones.com.au
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>
>
> On Thu Jun 23 2:47 , Douglas Barbour <[log in to unmask]> sent:
>
>> Robert Kroetsch, one of Canada's finest poets, & a terrific novelist &
>> critic, & a great mentor & friend, died in a car accident last night.
>> I had visited him just a week or so ago, & at 83 he was still as sharp
>> & imaginatively aware as ever. It's a great loss to all who knew him
>> &/or his work.
>>
>> Doug
>>
>> Douglas Barbour
>> 11655 - 72 Avenue NW
>> Edmonton Alberta T6G 0B9
>>
>> That’s not a cross look it’s a sign of life
>>
>> Frank O’Hara
>
>
Douglas Barbour
11655 - 72 Avenue NW
Edmonton Alberta T6G 0B9
That’s not a cross look it’s a sign of life
Frank O’Hara
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