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Beryl Langer posted a condolence
Saturday, February 21, 2015
I will miss Alison's warmth, wit and spirited engagement with the world. Condolences to her family and friends from Melbourne, Australia.
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Susan Coyne posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2015
I am thinking of Alison today on the occasion of her memorial, and wishing very much that I could be there. I knew Alison first through the PEN board, where her wit and generosity made a powerful impression on me. I loved visiting with her and hearing her colourful stories. She was an inspiration to me for living a big life. My deepest sympathy to all her family and friends.
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Margaret and Jack Murray posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2015
We enjoyed Alison's wit and intelligence. We met through the Bob Rae Broadview Greenwood campaigns. Alison and Jennifer Rae lived together. Our 2 teenagers were babysitters for Jennifer's children. They both came home with many stories from Alison and about Alison. They adored Alison. She gave them each a lot of personal attention. Alison was one of a kind. Our condolences to her family and intimate friends. She will be missed.
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Jackie Kaiser posted a condolence
Friday, February 20, 2015
On behalf of all of us at Westwood Creative Artists, I want to convey our most heartfelt condolences to Alison's family and friends. Alison was one of those great people who always made you think, and who always made you come alive. Her great generosity of spirit, razor sharp wit, and zest for life will be fondly remembered, as will her terrific writing.
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Jennifer Lanthier posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Alison's quick wit, sharp intelligence and keen sense of humour are irreplaceable. But it is her great kindness that I will miss the most. I met her years ago through the Crime Writers of Canada and was dumbstruck at seeing my novelist and journalist hero up close - but she was so down-to-earth and incredibly supportive. Nobody could have been more generous. She also played a huge role in PEN Canada and writers everywhere will miss her piercing intelligence, her pragmatism and her cheerful, unstinting commitment to making the world a better place. I didn't know Alison well but I admired her deeply. I always felt as if she saw all world's flaws and failures but embraced life anyway and strode ahead, grinning, seizing every chance with both hands. Again, I am very, very sorry for your loss.
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Sheldon Gordon posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2015
Deepest condolences to Alison's family on their loss. She had a terrific wit and zest for life that made her a treasure. I first met Alison when she did a brief stint at the Financial Times of Canada and enjoyed discussing mystery novels with her. She will be greatly missed.
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Catherine Wismer posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2015
I'm so very sorry to have lost a dear friend in Alison who was my "Plover" mate in so many birding treks. We first met in the North West Territories sharing a bunk. That was the beginning of a long and rewarding friendship. My deep condolence to the Gordon family and especially dear Desmond whom I got to know through pictures and stories shared by Alison. She was wonderful, witty, full of laughter and very talented. I'll miss her greatly.
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Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2015
We are very sorry to have lost our dear friend and travelling companion Alison, always a bright spark and a joy to be with. We send our deepest sympathy to her family and to her other many devoted friends. Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson.
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Ceta Ramkhalawansingh posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2015
My profound condolences to Alison Gordon's family. It was a privilege to know her, and to get to know her even more on one of those Arctic treks. The loss of her wit,laughter, generosity, passion, curiousity and sense of fairness is immense. She will be remembered with great fondness, respect and admiration.
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Linda Sato posted a condolence
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Our condolences to the Gordon clan.We met Alison years ago while working on Bob Rae's campaign.Our memories of her absolute adoration of baseball and stories shared with Joey ,Bob and my husband,Gordon will stay with us forever.We loved her zest for life and her loving spirit.She will be sincerely missed.
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Y. McBeath posted a condolence
Saturday, February 14, 2015
My deepest sympathies on your loss. May you find some solace from the thought expressed at Revelation 21:4. Soon the pain and sorrow we experience with the death of a loved one will be no more.
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Jan Walter posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Jan Walter made a donation to Toronto Foundation
Alison was a courageous spirit, a generous artist, the model of a life well-lived. She'll be missed and admired, always.
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The Hewitt Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2015
The Hewitt Family made a donation to Toronto Foundation
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Susan and Lal Nancekivell posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Susan and Lal Nancekivell made a donation to Toronto Foundation
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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Marie Natanson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Marie Natanson made a donation to Toronto Foundation
My thoughts are with you all.
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Marvin and Kristin Hinz posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Marvin and Kristin Hinz made a donation to Toronto Foundation
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Alison was a strong spirit, bright, funny and always surprised me. The few times I hung out with her, the conversations stay with me; you can't not know her. She filled the room. She was as genuine as people come. Our most heartfelt sympathies during this sad time. Love to John, Cynthia, Desmond and the whole Gordon clan. -Marvin Hinz
