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BORN
1946
DIED
2023
Arlene GOULD Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Arlene GOULD
9 Entries
Sean Cosgrove
May 1, 2023
Just learning of dear Arlene's passing. Condolences to family and friends, community and country. For a Design Leader to be such a delight was a great blessing. She was a mentor to me at the City of Toronto in various roles. So pleased to promote the design economy with her, lead by her. Why can't the work be fun and life giving like she always was and she lead by that example. I last saw her at the World Design Summit in Montreal. Front and centre, passionate for the need and promise of the design sector. With her peers and moving the agenda. What an impact she made, she was a gift.
Naomi Kriss
March 30, 2023
I met Arlene in the early days of the DesignExchange and found her to be extraordinarily bright, energetic, and generous. I loved how she championed and described the value of good design. Running into her decades later at Lee Garden, I discovered that she and my mother were good friends in university and that they'd found kinship over both English literature and the shock of birthing twins. Toronto is still a village after all. May her memory be a blessing.
Anne Carlyle
March 26, 2023
I feel lucky to have known Arlene through the design community and to have worked with her on opportunities she created through the Design Industry Advisory Committee. Her passion, optimism and warmth were infectious. Her vision of a big world of cross-disciplinary possibility will remain an inspiration to me and to many.
Dr. Rhonda Geraghty, FRSA
March 20, 2023
I am heartbroken to hear of Arlene's passing. She was a selfless mentor to me and has forever impacted my life and career. The effects of her insight, devotion, kindness and leadership will live on forever. RIP Arlene. With love and eternal respect.
Shital Desai
March 20, 2023
I never met Arlene but have known of her work through students and colleagues. She will be missed by many. I pray for the family and the loved ones - Rest In Peace.
Bert Bobrovniczky
March 18, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dr. Louise Sara Diamond
March 13, 2023
I am saddened to learn of Arlene's passing. She was a passionate advocate for the importance of design and its contribution to society. She impacted policy and practices and contributed to the education of generations of designers. She will be missed.
LESLIE MANDELBAUM
March 11, 2023
The design community and Umbra will miss Arlene's support and enthusiasm for design.
Catherine McMenemy, née Roe
March 4, 2023
I remember Arlene fondly from our high school years at Westdale Collegiate in Hamilton, ON. She was, as her obituary notes, very smart with a good sense of humour. Glad to know she had an interesting and fulfilling life.
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