Dora SAINT Obituary
31 Entries
May 1, 2012
We enjoyed every Thrush Green and Fairacre Story and loved the different nice and sometimes lightly eccentric characters.(Jos and Hans Bakkers-Hessing, Nijmegen, Netherlands)
April 30, 2012
As a child of a Village Schoolmistress and later a village teacher myself I really enjoyed the way in which Dora encapsulated all the strengths and weaknesses of village life in the twentieth century. From the image of children playing on the coke heap in the playground, through the arrival of the monthly staff pay cheques, the cleaner, caretaker, vicars, local people, incomers and the LEA staff, right up to what actually went on in the most important place, the Village School classroom, she was spot on. Her words gave life and understanding to a past time and a place still with us which continues to develop. Thank you Miss Read.
David Wickens. Norfolk.
Tom Anderson
April 27, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Saint's passing. She was my very favorite author. Her books have given me comfort, courage, and peace during those times when life gets difficult. Although I'm an American, Miss Read's beautiful novels started a love for all things British. I'm sure she will be greatly missed by her family, but her many fans will be comforted, as always, by her many books.
Marijke Guerin
April 19, 2012
Thank you, Miss Read, for making our winters brighter and our horizons wider. Your books will be read and re-read for many years to come
Marijke Guerin and MaryJane Wagner
Battle Creek, Michigan USA
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Claire Cox
April 18, 2012
Have been reading and listening to Miss Read for many years, and found great comfort from her books, only regret I never thought to write to Dora Saint to say "thank you".
Melinda Lewis
April 18, 2012
Many hearts are saddened, not the least of which is my own. You made the world a better place, Miss Read. You made us a better people. Godspeed, dear lady.
Ann Griffin
April 17, 2012
Thank you, Miss Read.
Susan Wyman
April 16, 2012
My mother-in-law, who is 3 months younger than Mrs. Saint, introduced me to Miss Read 20 years ago. I have all but one of her books on tape and cd and still listen to them each night before sleep. Her writing just puts me in a better place. Thank you and farewell, Miss Read.
Helen Kendrick
April 16, 2012
I am truly grateful to Dora Saint for her wonderful legacy - transporting readers into a fascinating and refreshing country life full of real characters and friends. I have all her books and nearly all on cassette or CD, which I play and replay; read and re-read.
Wendy Evans
April 16, 2012
For some reason I decided to re-read my Miss Read books last week. It popped into my head to Google Dora Saint and I discovered the sad news of her death. Thank you Miss Read for the pleasure you gave me of reading about a gentler time. RIP Dora
Caroline Arter
April 16, 2012
Thanks be to God for the life, times and writing from Dora Saint. My mother has enjoyed her books. We shall miss her greatly.
Chris Bartlett
April 15, 2012
From picking up Village School quite by accident in our public library some ten years ago I fell in love. After quite some tracking down, I was able to have all of Miss Read's books and have loved everyone of them - over and over again. I too feel I've lost a good friend.
Ramona Ramroop
April 15, 2012
I started to read the Miss Read books as I saw them at my local library & wanted something to read! I started collecting them all. I have also purchased them as ebooks. In fact my first ebook was "A Country Christmas." My condolences to her daughter & may she Rest In Peace.
Anne Wunderli
April 15, 2012
I adore all of her books and am very grateful to Dora Saint for creating them. They have served almost as a form of meditation away from the stresses and challenges of daily life. Through her books I've come to love the Cotswolds and hope to visit one day. RIP, Dora Saint.
N M
April 14, 2012
I found her when I was 14 or so, and I have continued to read her all these years (4 decades plus), what a wonderful gift she gave us all.
My condolences to her daughter and family, may she Rest in Peace.
Rachael Milling
April 13, 2012
Loved her books all the way from Village School to the last ones. Her gentle but penetrating observations on village life were a delight.
April 13, 2012
Miss Read has been my constant companion over three decades. She will be sadly missed but her books will continue to give pleasure to many.
Pippa TilsedPontefract
April 13, 2012
I feel I have lost a dear friend, and a link with a kinder world. In my heart I have been a resident there for more years than I care to remember. R.I.P 'Miss Read'
Elizabeth Damaschka
April 13, 2012
Her late husband taught my brother at St Bartholomews, Newbury Grammar School. Mrs Saint also served as a Magistrate in Newbury.
I have all her books and love them all. She was a firm favourite of mine.
Gillian Baxter
April 13, 2012
A great loss, but she will always live on through her books which have given me endless pleasure for over forty years - one of my greatest wishes was that I would meet the author one day. Thank you for bringing so much pleasure to so many people.
Fiona
April 12, 2012
Your books have delighted three generations of my family and will continue to give peace and pleasure to many who prefer a quieter way of life. Thank you for sharing your talents with millions.
Victoria Connelly
April 12, 2012
Miss Read has been such a great inspiration to me. The warmth of her writing - the joyous descriptions of nature and the realness of her characters never fail to entertain.
April 12, 2012
As a child I loved your books. Thank you for so many many hours of enjoyment Miss Read .
Catherine Ross
April 12, 2012
To Miss Read's Family and Friends, With much sympathy at this sad time.
Miss Read was such a prolific writer who brought pleasure to millions, including myself. We feel so blessed by having had our lives enriched by reading her many novels. Rest In Peace.
Teresa O'Hara
April 12, 2012
I am so very sorry to hear the sad news of the passing away of Mrs Saint (Miss Read).Thank you for the pleasure you have given me for nearly forty years with your wonderful books. You will be missed by family, friends, and the many readers who delighted in your stories.
You were able to bring to life the characters and the countryside so vividly which bought comfort to many.
I was especially grateful to have been able to meet in person last year my favourite author and will treasure such a special memory.
April 12, 2012
What a difference she made to some bleak times. Escapism to a better world and a reminder of how lovely life can be. Thank you, Miss Read.x
Sandra Brawders
April 12, 2012
To Miss Read's Family and Friends,
What a loss to all. Her books have kept so many of us happy collectors of each and every book and have read and reread them so many times.
A cabin in the deep woods of Maine's Northern Forest was my home for ten years and Miss Read's books (read in order each time) were a godsend for company and delightful humor! I am just so grateful and will pass on my first edition collection to my great niece some day. Miss Read will always be read, my soul food for the last 55 years.
Thank you from a devoted American!
Sandy Brawders Mill Valley, CA
Sally Lee
April 12, 2012
I cannot think of any author whose books have given me so much pleasure over many years. For much of this time I have had to live in London but when I read Miss Read's stories I am transported to the countryside.
alain youell
April 12, 2012
Dear Dora-San, the friendship with you and Douglas was truly a joy and your writing touched so many
thank you
you will be missed by your many japanese friends
Dr. Alain Youell Koji-san and many japanes fans
Helen Singh
April 12, 2012
So sorry to hear of the passing of 'Miss Read'. I have always been captivated by her books, particularly Fairacre and Thrush Green stories. She will be forever alive in our memories through her writings. Rest in Peace.
Julia Brown
April 12, 2012
You will be greatly missed. Thank you for making the English countryside & characters come alive so beautifully for us. Your books have given me almost 45 years of literary pleasure!
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