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Brigid O"Reilly posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Dear Family and Friends of Sherrill, We worked together on a committee of the Canadian Women's Foundation. Although we had known of one another for a long time, our committee work drew us together in the '90s and early '00s. Meetings with Sherrill were a joy. She took on each challenge with her own combination of creativity and practicality. Everything was do-able and in the most imaginative way possible. Nothing daunted her. She inspired others to put forth new ideas and always gave everyone so much more credit than our modest ideas warranted. After the meetings on the way home, we had such good talks about the books we were reading,our families, mutual friends and of course, politics. Her insights have influenced me enormously. I send you all my thoughts and prayers in these sad days and hope that they are of some comfort. Sherrill's warm smile and laugh are very much alive. Sincerely, Brigid O'Reilly
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dianne m. burley posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
I will always remember her smile. She was wonderful to work with at Seneca College and always so very helpful. My condolences to her family and her many, many friends! Dianne M. Burley
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Juana Ibanez posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Dear Marc and Andrew, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My memories of her are about her kindness and generosity and how she exuded joy and playfulness. I know you and your families will be missing her terribly. My condolences to all of you. She's gone too soon. With love, Juana
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Sally Armstrong posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
What a terrible loss. Sherrill was an icon to me, one of the trail blazers. I had the privilege of working with her on the tribute to Doris Anderson in the Woman's Studies Journal. Her wealth of knowledge, her wonderful wit (and that laugh!) and delicious memories of "the day" were a gift to the editorial team. But it was her thoughtfulness, kindness and consideration that made her a precious bead on the string of change makers who struggled to make the world a better place for women. Like everyone who knew her I will miss Sherrill (and her welcome list of best reads) and send my heartfelt sympathy to her family and all of her friends who are trying to make sense of this sudden and terrible loss.
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Cynthia and Dharam Malik posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Karl and family, We feel that we have lost a treasure in Sherrill. She was an extraordinary human being whose wit, intellect and generosity endeared her to so many. We are honoured to have known her a short two years. Our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time of such a sudden, devastating loss. Dharam and Cynthia
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Patricia Harnisch posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
My sincere condolences and sympathy go out to Sherill's family and friends in their loss. I remember Sherill well from her time as a Board Member of the Toronto Distress Centre when I worked there some years ago as Executive Director of Distress Centre Two, located at St. Clement's Church in Toronto. She made a great contribution, and was instrumental in helping with our 24 hour services to the many lonely people, often in crisis, who called on us for support. I will always remember her great personality.
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Mairi Stevenson-Bridges & Family lit a candle
Monday, June 9, 2008
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We are so sorry for your loss. She was such an "individual". With deepest sympathy, Mairi.
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Elizabeth Wray posted a condolence
Monday, June 9, 2008
I loved and admired Sherrill greatly. She was a great friend and had tremendous impact on my life. Her range of interests was almost as great as her number of friends. I so enjoyed spending time with her and am so blessed to have known her. A true inspiration.
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Michael Sinclair posted a condolence
Monday, June 9, 2008
Cheryl was one of those very dear people who are never to be forgotten. My sincerest condolences to her family.
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Bonnie Kreps posted a condolence
Monday, June 9, 2008
Sherrill Cheda was my friend and valued collaborator when we started the Toronto New Feminists in 1969. From her wealth of information about women's studies, she empowered women by telling them about the pioneering work of other women. In founding meetings, she was practical and clear - and she was funny, a wonderful attribute when we were making our way through 5,000 years of patriarchy. Her contribution was basic and important.
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Shannon Doherty posted a condolence
Monday, June 9, 2008
I was deeply saddened when I read Sherrill's obituary in today's Globe and Mail. I met Sherrill back in the early 90's when I was a staff member at the Canadian Women's Foundation and she was a committed volunteer. Oh how I loved to work with her. She was always there when you needed her, willing to pitch in no matter what the task. She was a wonderful, gracious, generous, smart woman who I learned so much from. Her loss will be felt deeply by your family and all who had the chance to know her. My sincerest condolences. Shannon Doherty
