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Wendy Coburn Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wendy Coburn on June 15, 2015 at the age of 51. Beloved daughter of the late Hugh and Margaret Coburn. Much loved and devoted sister of Heather Peever and her husband Ken, Shaun Coburn and his wife Zully. Proud aunt to Callum and his wife Laura, Scott and Robyn Peever, Carlos and Emilio Coburn. Great-aunt to Ava Peever. Wendy was an artist whose practice included photography, sculpture and video. She was a Professor of art at the OCAD University since 1986. She will be missed by her vast family of friends and colleagues in the art and LGBTQ community. Wendy touched the hearts of everyone she knew, with her kindness, love and gentle spirit. On Tuesday, June 23, 2015 visitation will take place from 6 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 7:30 at the Turner & Porter "Peel" Chapel, 2180 Hurontario St., Mississauga (Hwy. 10, N. of QEW). For those who wish, donations may be made to the Wendy Coburn Scholarship for Art and Social Change that was set up in her honor at the OCAD University (at https://6698.thankyou4caring.org/Wendy-Coburn-scholarship). Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca
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Memories and Condolences
for Wendy Coburn
3 Entries
Jon Oxley
March 2, 2023
A belated message for friends of Wendy Coburn. I worked with her briefly in 2013, for one of her exhibitions at the University of Lethbridge. For a week I would pick her up from her hotel, early in the morning...to the cafe for a quick breakfast...and we'd almost always run into the campus deer 'squad' as we walked to the Gallery. Wendy was always astounded by how relaxed the deer were as we passed nearby...and she clearly loved them. Now, when I run into them, I am always reminded of Wendy's wonderful spirit, and her genuine fondness for these gentle creatures. She was a bright, smart, and deeply intelligent artist...and coffee buddy.
Wanda vanderStoop
July 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to all of Wendy's family. I know that she is greatly missed and her loss is deeply felt by so many. I had the honour to work as a colleague, representing her video artworks and sharing with her a love of music. Wendy was a supporter and a great person to be around, intelligent and with a humour that was contagious. I will miss her.
Janis Cole
June 20, 2015
Wendy is a warm hearted colleague and friend who I will miss. Her spirit lives on in the fond memories I hold and in her art works that covey her humor, humanity, inquisitiveness and integrity. She is gone too soon but not before making a difference and an impact.
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