Eugene LION Obituary
1933 - 2013
Eugene Lion died on April 21, 2013 in British Columbia, where he lived for the past ten years. He leaves his wife and collaborator, Jo Lechay; daughters Jenny and Anikke "Angel"; chosen daughter Eva Kyzirides; son-in-law Steven Matheson; grand-goddaughter Destiny Otto and baby granddaughter Augusta Lion. Eugene Lion dedicated his life to the theatre and the performing arts, working as an actor, director, designer and playwright in the U.S., Europe, Mexico, and Canada. He was also known for the innovative techniques of performance and interpretation which he developed and taught widely to actors, dancers, singers, musicians and visual artists. Profoundly human and deeply engaged, Eugene Lion was a rebellious soul with remarkable intelligence and wit. Those whose paths he crossed will not forget him. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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MJ Turner
October 14, 2024
Significant that I find myself thinking of Chrysanthemums today, a propos of nothing, and then of Eugene. He is someone who stays in your mind long after the now that was then. He stayed with us while working on a production years ago and he had that insurmountable and rare quality (these days): wit. For his wit and intelligence and courage to create, one could forgive everything else, even one's own limitations.
Pour Eugène, il comprendra avec Amour !
André Dion
January 21, 2014
Cher Eugène, Quelle grande tristesse, j'aurais aimé être près de toi pour te dire à quel point tu as été important pour moi, dans mon cheminement personnel et mon développement artistique. Tu as été pour moi un maître et un ami. Je t'aime
Que le ciel t'ouvre tout grand ces bras!
André
May 24, 2013
Hi Jo, Jenny and Annike,
Got the news only yesterday. No words come today... just wanted to say I love you all,
Suzanne valotaire xxxx
Michelle Paulin
May 21, 2013
Hi Jo and family,
Sad to hear about the passing of Eugene.
Nos pensées sont avec vous.
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John Schafer
May 13, 2013
Deepest Condolences to family and friends. I worked with him. He was a talented and exciting director of great humanity.
Alison McCready
May 12, 2013
To Jo, Jenny, Anikke and their families,
Very sad to read of Eugene passing. I met your family many years ago as a high school student in Montreal only to grow up and become a neighbour on rue Walker. I enjoyed many a conversations with Eugene on the steps of our little street or walking over to the depanneur, as he was never short of words. He was very proud of his family and lived a wonderful live. May the many memories you have of Eugene fill you with smiles and laughs.
Alison and Darryl
Sylvie Fortier
May 11, 2013
Eugene... I'll miss you. My heart goes to you Jo, my Clara... May you tweak my toes... I love you
Sam Boskey
May 11, 2013
A gentle man who accumulated and shared immense knowledge. Condolences to Jo and family.
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