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Island City Singers and Instrumentalists
Obituary: Libby Anderson
Elizabeth A. Anderson
Elizabeth-known as Libby by all who loved her-died on Saturday, July 26, 2003.
She was 59. Born, raised and schooled in Montreal, in her earlier years she was
an exuberant member of the Island City Singers and was often called upon for
solo work, her clear gentle soprano voice filling the hearts of many. Libby had
a successful professional career, first as a banker in Montreal, England and
Vancouver. Then, after a complete switch in direction, she turned her talents
to what was to become the love of her life, administrator for some of Canada's
leading theatres; Playhouse Theatre, Vancouver; Phoenix Theatre, Edmonton;
English Theatre at the National Arts Centre, Ottawa; Canadian Stage, Toronto;
and most recently, the Stratford Festival of Canada. Her life was one in which
she breathed the heart and soul into these organizations, nurturing the close
friendships of her theatre family. Her humour and inner strength continued to
sustain her family relationships, long friendships from Montreal days, Vancouver
days and on. Her generosity knew no bounds. Libby is survived by her brother Jim
(partner Christina and daughter Cassandra) of Montreal and Vermont and her
sister Jane (husband Gerry and daughter Elizabeth) of Kona, Hawaii and San
Diego. At her request, there will be one heckuva party to rejoice in Libby's
life in both Stratford and Vermont, to be announced at a later date. Memorial
tributes in her name may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society Huron/Perth,
the Stratford General Hospital or the OSPCA-Perth County Branch through the
Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford, N5A 3K4 (271-5062). Her
family and friends will miss her warm heart and beautiful smile.
Written by Marion Isherwood, Felicity Edwards, and Eleanor Kane.
Printed in The
Globe and Mail and The Stratford Beacon Herald, Monday, July 28, 2003.
Memorial tributes (ICS alumnae/i)
"Healing Journey Program"
Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation
610 University Avenue
Toronto M5G 2M9
attn. Cathy Sinclair
MasterCard, Visa, Amex:
1 866 224 6560 (Toronto: 416 946 6560)
Indicate that the donation is for the Healing Journey Program in
memory/honour of Libby Anderson, along with
donor name, address, amount, and that next of kin is Eleanor Kane