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Vanya FRANCK Obituary

FRANCK, Vanya - Died April 28, 2012; born Montreal 1928. Actor, writer, director, teacher, designer, counsellor. Performed at the Crest Theatre and at Stratford in the 1960s. Broadway credits include Alfie, Conduct Unbecoming : other notable theatre roles Alma Summer and Smoke, Masha The Seagull, Margaret A Man for All Seasons : movies include The Other Side of Midnight, Consensus . She was a member of Jean Erdman's Theater of the Open Eye Company and Artist in Residence at Brandeis University for 3 years. She wrote a play, Spectrum of One, and an epic poem To Kill a Tiger (2011 Pathways Publishing). Formerly married to Charles Jarrott, she was predeceased by her brother Kerle Palin: survived by her sister Esther; nieces Elaine, Vivian, Jennifer; nephews Ted, Wood; special friends Dora, Dan, Savannah, John, Yusef and Elizabeth Shepherd. Her credo: "Creating beauty is never a waste of time"

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Published by Toronto Star on May 5, 2012.

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Judy still cooks up theatrical mischief.

Judith Roberts

January 30, 2016

Vanya, my memories of our dear friendship will last as long as I do. We were in "Seagull" together at Brandeis, and we were next-door neighbors. I still can hear your operatic call to Gulliver, your loopy Irish setter: "GUHLL-EEE". I was privileged take part in all three shows of "Spectrum of One" - two different roles in Boston productions, and you came when I directed it here in Eugene, Oregon, with NewMime Circus, back in 1974. Thank you, Vanya, forever - you're still an inspiration.

dora carlyn

August 14, 2014

It is with bittersweetness that I melt into the loving memories of the precious times we shared, especially the myriads of birthday celebrations at this time. You are a real missing in my life, my dear dear Vanya who I know is somewhere splendid spreading your effervescent and radiant spirit. Until we meet again in the Kingdom, my love is always with you.

Kate Hildebrandt

August 14, 2014

Dear Sweet Vanya,
I miss you too. I loved sharing our August birthdays and I still use the beautiful bowl and plate that you gave to me. Each time that I use them you come back to me and I'm so grateful to have that wonderful memory of the time that we spent together. I'm sure you're having fun wherever you are and I will love to see you once again when I'm in Spirit.
Much love always, Kate

sidney rosenblum

August 13, 2014

Vanya,
the vivacious , creative , inspirational spark of a person.
I will aways think of how precious a person you are .. the smile that radiated across the sky..
love you always,
Sid Rosenblum

Vanya in 1999

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Vanya and Charles

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Vanya as a baby with Esther and Kerle

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Vanya and her family, father, mother, sister and brother

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Vanya and Charles

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Victoria Barlow

September 29, 2012

Eric Walton

September 11, 2012

Vanya was a genuine and vibrant human-being with a quick and infectious smile, a wonderful temperament, and an openness and warmth that seemed inexhaustible. She and her beloved dog are deeply missed in the neighborhood.

Kate Hildebrandt

September 9, 2012

Although I wrote months ago, am writing again because just yesterday I was telling my sister Toni about Vanya and what an incredibly special person she was so I perked up when I saw that there was a new entry in her guest book. Vanya will live on forever in our hearts. I can just picture her and Becky wandering through flowering fields with big smiles on their faces!
We all love you Vanya!

William McLaughlin

September 8, 2012

Oh Vanya how you and I and our two scrappy dogs passed many hours on the stoop at 338. We so enjoyed watching those pups play with each other with such abandon. You and I talked and shared about our lives that had past and our lives to be lived. You were warm, magical and love. Later on as this young man stumbled and fell in the big city-you showed up at my apartment while I was hurriedly packing my shattered life and we sat and you listened. There were some tears (mine) and you showed great sympathy and spoke of hope. Thank you. I will never forget you.

May 17, 2012

So splendid and auspicious a devoted friend, sister, mentor, healer, advisor, confidant, inspiration of the creative spirit I have eternally in our beloved Vanya. Cherished memories of her radiant and generous spirit deeply etched in my heart, forever live, as I treasure the moments we so joyously shared together.
"Oh my God! O Thou forgiver of sins, bestower of gifts, dispeller of afflictions!
Verily, I beseech Thee to forgive the sins of such as have abandoned the physical garment and have ascended to the spiritual world.
O my Lord! Purify her from trespasses, dispel her sorrows, and change her darkness into light. Cause her to enter the garden of happiness, cleanse her with the most pure water, and grant her to behold Thy splendors on the loftiest mount." 'Abdu'l-Baha'
With warmest love from your eternal friend Dora Carlyn.

Ted Schofield

May 15, 2012

I know you cared for me, as I did for you, and I am grateful. Thank you for sharing, supporting and loving. Rest in peace.

Elizabeth Shepherd

May 11, 2012

Darling Vanya - what a long journey we travelled together as friends since 1970. In these last years, I shall always treasure the glowing smile on your face when I came to see you, and the warmth of your love. I shall miss both. May your spirit be at home now in that "undiscovered country", and find peace.

Y. Zuniga

May 9, 2012

Vanya was full of light, such a beautiful person. R.I.P.

Dan Washburn

May 7, 2012

Her beauty, talent, insight, and love kept me going through some dark times. I will miss her fiercely. We had the ability to open each others eyes when we walked through museums together. How can I do without the long phone conversations with Vanya?

Kate Hildebrandt

May 6, 2012

Vanya was that rare individual filled with love, charm, beauty and wonderfully creative talent.
I wish her dear, sweet soul much happiness in future endeavors ! She was a true blessing while she was with us. .
Kate Hildebrandt

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