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Alisa Weyman posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Dear Gayle, My thoughts are with you and wish you strength in your time of loss. Alisa Weyman
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Ingrid Lawrence posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
My deepest sympathy to Posy's family. There I was calling from Rio de Janeiro on her birthday as I have done for so many many years, but not getting through. And now the message from Jan on my answering service to tell me that my darling friend Posy has started a new journey on which we cannot participate, at least not for now. We were friends for over 30 years and the last time I talked to her was, I think, in April/May and she was buying shoes! I know she was a wonderful mother, grandmother and so much more to her family, and a wonderful friend to all of us. I shall miss her dearly. A candle has gone out in my life. Ingrid Lawrence
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Joelle Romba posted a condolence
Monday, August 4, 2008
To Posy's family. A thought that might be of little help: Posy has not left us as she continues to be in our hearts and dreams forever. Eric and myself share your mourning. With love from Berlin, Joelle and Eric Romba
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Tanya Pimenoff posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Dear Gayle and Tiffany, I just read in the Globe & Mail that your mom, Gayle, recently passed away, and want to offer my condolences and those of the Alumnae Association. What a fascinating and accomplished lady she was. I'm sure you will miss her presence a great deal. I am thinking of you both. With sympathy, Tanya Pimenoff Associate Director, Alumnae Relations
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Carlos Escobar posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2008
With sympathy from all of us, Loved ones live on in words they said, in lives they touched, and in the happiness we feel every time we remember them. May it help to know that we're thinking of you with deepest sympathy and heartfelt understanding. From Carlos Escobar and family
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Daryl Beber posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dear Gayle, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom, Posy. May your wonderful memories bring you strength and comfort. With love, Daryl
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David Coiro posted a condolence
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dear Gayle and Brian, I was so saddened to learn of Posy's death. I thought of her as ageless & eternal. I can barely grasp your sense of loss. I like to think of you two as children and Posy, the fearless, loving mother, sailing the Mediteranean together. I viewed Posy, more than anyone I have known, as a citizen of the world. You have been so kind to share her with all of her friends for so many years for which I thank you deeply. You clearly inhereited her generosity of spirit, one of her many virtues. Wtih Profound Sympathy, David Coiro
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Mary Lee Laing posted a condolence
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dear Gail, I was so sorry to hear of your mother's death. When I look at her picture I see you and can imagine how proud she must have been of you. I am thinking of you as I believe that loosing a mother is like loosing a part of ourselves care of yourself. Peace to you, Mary Lee
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Cuernavaca days ole! Suzanne Falk McDonough lit a candle
Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Dear Gayle, Brian, Nancy and Scott and Francesca ... you darlings all,
Posy would be so delighted to read her own obituary; it was perfection!
I knew Posy from Cuernavaca days when she was a wonderful member of the racquet club I put together there. She was so darling, so lively.
I have attached photo of one of her peer groups that included Helen Hayes, the Duc and Duchesse de Caraman (Johnny and Elga), Dottie and her husband Cummings Catherwood and others from the time she helped finance putting up the Whiffenpoofs who somehow got stranded there in Mexico. We all had such fun!
Bill and I arrived back home late last night from Rome only to hear of Posy's departure first thing this morning. I haven't seen her in years, but she was just absolutely unforgettable, a dear friend, a great inspiration.
Chapeau ... your tribute to her in the Toronto Star is absolutely perfect!
Sent to you with my greatest condolences* and happiest congratulations on giving her a sendoff she would have loved, a perfect farewell.
Suzanne Clarke (Falk) McDonough
Mrs. William J. McDonough
825 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10065
scmcdonough@gmail.com
*This is a first, a first time I have ever send a note of condolence by e-mail; but then Posy would have understood and endorsed anything modern that not only worked well but speeded things up, wouldn't she!
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Joan Seebeck and Bette McDermott (David McDermott\\ posted a condolence
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Bette and I were very sorry to hear of Posy's passing. We did not know that she had been ill. We met Posy quite a few years ago when she owned Posy's Boutique and Salon at Avenue Road and Eglinton, where our brother David McDermott was a stylist and a good friend of Posy's. David passed away on September 23, 2007 and when he was very ill, Posy called from Europe to let us know that we could count on her for anything that we might need, whether it be monetary or otherwise. She was very kind to David and he adored her. They had a lot of fun times together. With sincerest sympathies to Posy's family. Joan and Bette
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Marina (Desdemona Palace Venice) posted a condolence
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Our condolonces to Gayle and Brian for having lost such a great person as her mother has always been. From Venice, Desdemona Palace, with love Marina
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Joyce Luchtenberg lit a candle
Friday, July 11, 2008
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I am so saddened to have lost Posy. She was my neighbor in New York City and I adored her.
Please know you have my sincerest condolences.
Joyce Luchtenberg
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Jennifer Carroll posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Gayle, Blakeley and Tiffany I was very sorry to hear of your loss. It was always fun to read her columns and dream of travelling someday just like Posy! I know you have wonderful memories to look back on and I am sure she will be waving to all of you from her balloon! Love Jen
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Maureen Williamson posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Oh, Gayle, I am so sad for you. I'm thinking about you and sending you love. Maureen Williamson
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Sheila Schirmer posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Gayle and family, Claus and I extend our sincerest sympathies in this great loss. Our thoughts are with you. Warm and wonderful memories of Posy will always remain. Sheila Schirmer
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arlene koyle posted a condolence
Friday, July 11, 2008
Gayle, Tiffany, Blakeley. I'm so sad. . . I'll remember all the fun times we had in Palm Beach, and the all too short visits when Posy came to Collingwood. Her reach certainly exceeded her grasp, and she happily touched so many people's lives, by just being Posy. I'll hold all my memories close, and maybe I'll share some with friends. They always bring a smile, even if those friends didn't know her. I treasure one particular photo, taken in the KITCHEN!(NOT her forte) at Michaels chalet at Osler. Posy had invited Luke and me for "raclette" and the picture shows Herself & Luke (she in six inch heels and black leather pants) SCRUBBING pots and pans! SHE actually BOILED THE POTATOES! My love and thoughts are with you all. Let's always remember the sweet times. Arlene Koyle and Courtney Koyle Montanaro
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Régine de Charmoy Feick posted a condolence
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Dear Gayle, Brian and family Very sorry to hear the sad news about Posy. She was indeed a very special person, although we haven't been in touch very much since we moved to the South of France, she often was on our mind and my children Andrea and Rainer have very fond memories of her. We do hope that she did not suffer too long. All our love Régine, Andréa and Rainer
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Jan Pedersen posted a condolence
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Posy...What can one say, other than she was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. She loved her family and she loved her friends', and always wanted to share her good fortune with everyone. She was the best friend anyone could ever have. I miss her, and will always keep a piece of her in my heart forever. I will never, ever, forget her. I was lucky enough to go on many a magic carpet ride with Posy. A visit to India being one of the greatest."No darling, we're not staying here, this hotel is awful." One hour later we were in the most beautiful villa hotel in all of India in Jaipur! Only Posy would act so dramaticly, while I had hands in prayer, looking skywards saying, "Thank you Bill" for being allowed such luxury. I'd better finish here, for I could write a small book on my adventures with "My" Auntie Mame...they were many, they were wonderful, and mostly,they were terribly funny. Posy just had a way of lighting up the world for all of us mere mortals. Bye darling girl, enjoy your trip to heaven in that beautiful outfit and your Manolos. Bill will be waiting there to catch you as you land, and you'll run towards him with arms outstretched and that wonderful smile on your face as you gaze up at him adoringly. Watch over and guide me please. All of my love, Jan
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Ruth-Ellen Soles posted a condolence
Thursday, July 10, 2008
To Gayle and all her family, my sincerest condolences for this tremendous loss. Your memories of your mother will never fade and she will be with you forever. Fondly, Ruth-Ellen
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DR. GORDON M. LICKRISH posted a condolence
Thursday, July 10, 2008
I WAS SADDENED TO READ OF POSEY'S DEPARTURE. IT WAS A PRIVILEGE TO HAVE LOOKED AFTER HER FOR MANY YEARS. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HER VISITS. TO GAYLE, TIFFANY, NANCY AND DAVID MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES. DR. GORDON M. LICKRISH
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Gerard Bueche & Malcolm Cooper posted a condolence
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Gayle and family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you all, Gerard & Malcolm
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Joan and Oscar Straus posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Gayle, Brian and Nancy: Our sympathies are with you -- losing someone who lit up the corners of rooms is very very hard. I had many, many wonderful years of friendship with Posy, and I have been thinking of them all today -- Bob's asking me to rescue her from the microphone a couple of times, Cuernavaca (sharing a room with Nancy! who was pretty annoyed about that surprise! ), parties and theater, romances, clothes!! being a beard for each other! and our trip to Egypt together, where, just to get out of cairo, we flew to geneva for lunch. Sailing with her on Sea Swallow -- having her settle into our guest bedroom in Manhattan after Bob died, seeing her vulnerable side, as well as the one she presented to the world. I was so glad to be able to put her on the board of the Peggy Guggenheim -- it was a perfect match and I think/hope it added a lot to the last part of her life. As she added so much to mine, over many years. Posy and I still have an unfinished conversation -- but I am sure that it will lead to the realization that the good things we shared together outlive any disappointment in each other. Oscar and I will open a bottle of champagne tonight, and raise a toast to Posy, and to what Queene Luxenberg called the posyisms.......Wherever she is, we know it is the BEST party she ever went to..........love to you all. Joan Sutton Straus We will, of course make a contribution to the Peggy Guggenheim in her name.......
