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Fiona EBERTS Obituary
Eberts, Fiona Louise (née Leckie)
October 30, 1946 - July 20, 2014
Fiona's peaceful passing on
Sunday morning has devastated
her family, most of all her
children, Alexander (Treny),
David (Maria), daughter Lindsay
and her dog-son Timmy; her
courageous and loving mother,
Mary-Lou Leckie; and siblings,
Lucian, Kirsten, Sandy Salguero
and their families. Fiona was
predeceased by her dear father,
John Leckie and beloved
husband Jake Eberts.
Fiona was born in Weybridge,
Surrey and grew up in the Far
East where her parents were
reunited after spending several
years in separate camps during
World War II. She attended Le
Châtelard boarding school in
Switzerland where she
developed a life-long love of the
French language and a deep
appreciation for nature. While
working briefly in Brussels she
met and soon married Jake,
launching their extraordinary
marriage of 44 years. Married life
started in New York and they
raised their family in London and
Paris, spending summers in their
beloved Quebec. Fiona and Jake
brought out the best in each
other; they were intellectual
equals whose passions and
accomplishments were mutually
respected, supported and
encouraged.
Fiona was an utterly unique
individual. Her vibrancy and
focus revealed a razor-sharp
intellect with a formidable
knowledge of the most diverse
subjects imaginable. Insatiably
curious, she read non-fiction
voraciously and could synthesize
and integrate wildly disparate
ideas. She had a gift for making
connections between the
knowable and unknowable, the
scientific and spiritual. She
possessed a rapier wit with a
near professional talent for
story-telling replete with accents
which left us crying with
laughter.
She was perfectly at home in
any situation - from enjoying the
Opera in Paris to fly fishing in
Quebec to discussing science or
metaphysics with professors
Her range of active interests was
breath-taking: supporting
women in Africa, promoting
alternative medicine, engaging
in Aboriginal cultures, writing for
the London Telegraph and
speaking at the 'TED Women'
conference. We all benefited
from her deep knowledge and
refined taste in history, art,
music, cooking - a list that kept
growing with no end in sight.
Fiona saw life as a transitory
physical phase in a soul's overall
arc. This view pushed her to do
as much and as quickly as she
could to educate herself and
those around her, to research
and stand up for principles that
anchored her, and to laugh and
share her joy at every
opportunity. Spending time with
Fiona was a privilege and an
adventure.
She was a guide, mentor and
friend - a nurturing mother to
her children and friends all over
the world with the perfect
balance of caring and neglect
Her unexpected passing has
extinguished a life force that
blazed through and left its mark
on all who knew or met her from
next door to literally around the
globe.
Fiona's family will celebrate her
extraordinary life in early
September in Montreal with
details to follow. Expressions of
gratitude for her cherished life
should be directed toward
Campaign for Female Education
(CAMFED) in the UK and USA
(www.camfed.org) or First
Peoples House at McGill
University in Canada
(www.mcgill.ca/fph/).
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Memories and Condolences
for Fiona EBERTS
42 Entries
Stephen Demilta
March 13, 2019
I knew Fiona through Jake and had invited them to the Dubai Film Festival as my special guest on behalf of the festival. She was a light in the room that demanded attention just by her presence and demeanor. She was a LADY with old school knowledge and a modern twist on what the empowerment of women meant. I visited Jake in Fiona in the Ebert's Paris apartment and it was a joy to be with her in any setting, but in her home, it was magical. I wish her children peace and joy in the remembrance of such a wonderful woman. I apologize for the delay, but after Jake's passing, I signed off of all things related to the industry.
Chevalier-Maitre Archer Jonathan Gravel Surprenant
June 18, 2015
Les chevaliers de Paix , Archers de St-Benoît du Lac offres leurs profondes sympathies aux amis (es) et à la famille de Fiona Ebert . Celle-ci repose désormais en paix avec Dieu et les anges!
Fiona tu va nous manquer !!! Pax 888 Nous avons respectés tes dernières volontés qui est de préparer le festival des Archers du monde et l'Archerie Mondiale Contemplative afin d'y recevoir les gens spirituels les Artistes et les Amérindiens en recherche d'équilibre et de paix intérieur ! Nous avons également ouvert un tout petit sanctuaire de paix dédié aux mémoires des anciens grands chefs amérindiens qui avait la mission de protéger les sites sacrés selon tes dernières volontés ! Mes ancètres qui ont vécu des siècles avec Matiya l'Amérindienne a côté des deux arbres sacré de la rue du clocher a St Jean, sont maintenant avec toi au ciel ! Amen et Pax Www.ybou.ca
Paule Trudeau
June 16, 2015
Permettez- moi, d'unir ma douleur à la votre et de vous exprimer tous mes sentiments de tristesse et d'affectueuse sympatie.
I will never, never forget the Eberts famely, thinking of you with all
my love.
May 10, 2015
RIP
One of the very best mothers I have known.
Searching Fiona and Jake Stars on Hollywood wal of Fame !
David Martel
December 20, 2014
Hi Fiona, following your path in Hollywood - Los Angeles (con los angeles Azules ! you help to create for the new construction of the burned Musi-Café in Lac-Mégantic, Canada). Shearching for your star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...but you were over my shoulder ! I will paint something for you in L.A. Blessed and touched by an angel, angels.
Nicole Bufala
October 15, 2014
Dearest Fiona "Ce n'est qu'un aurevoir ..."- , whenever you are in this huge universe, do know tnat I loved you and love you dearly and thank you for all you shared with me , thank you for your kindness, your loyalty ,your humor, your company, your universality. I have known you for more than 50 years and you have been and are absolutely and intimately wowen in the web of my and my family's life . C'est avec un immense chagrin que j'appris tout récemment que tu nous avais quittés ;merci pour tout ce que tu m'as appris , pour ces moments inoubliables avec Rhoda , à N.Y. , Paris, en Egypte et ailleurs, merci d'avoir existé. My deep love to the three of you, Alexander, David, Linsay. I am sad but proud to have known your mother and been one of her close friends . Nicole Bufala Paris
Nicole Bufala
October 13, 2014
Nicole Bufala
Alison Telfer
September 24, 2014
Dear David, Alex and Lindsay and all the family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear today from Julie Arellano that your dear mother died suddenly in July - what a dreadful thing after the so, so recent loss of your father. I cannot begin to imagine how you all feel. Fiona was a great friend to me when I started my semi-life in Paris on my own, in the early 'noughties'. She invited me to dinner, visited me and suggested the fabulous Julie to help me in my apartment. I was already stunned when Fiona left for Paris for Canada and now this tragic news has knocked me and also Julie for six.
Julie wishes me to send you her deepest condolences - she did not think she could speak to you because of her tears.
May God bless you in this time of sorrow from Alison and Julie
Tracy Drury
September 6, 2014
The memorial service today was a beautiful tribute to a very special friend. Thank you Zander, David and Lindsay.
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left thi
GEORGE ZOKLI
September 6, 2014
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget." George S.k Zokli
In your last days on earth, you cured and released an injured falcon in your sacred nature... Thanks for your wonderful respect of nature...
David Martel
September 5, 2014
Fiona and Lindsay
Kathy Hansen
September 4, 2014
It's hard to find words to describe Fiona, but I was blessed to work for her in 1979 in London, spend time with her and Jake in New Zealand in the late 80's and then share a wonderful week with her, Lindsay, David and Maria, in Montreal and North Hatley just last September. An absolute privilege just to be in her presence.
Nicole Fontaine
September 3, 2014
Fiona adorait la musique. Elle inspirait et soutenait les musiciens autant les jeunes au début de leur carrière que ceux en pleine maitrise de leur art. Elle était une amie de l'Académie du Centre d'arts Orford et nous avions des projets ensemble. Elle va terriblement nous manquer. Elle était aussi mon amie. Son départ me peine énormément. Son esprit va continuer à m'inspirer.
Nicole Fontaine
Présidente
Centre d'arts Orford
George Zokli
August 22, 2014
Ei i miss Fiona.
Photos : Ybou par Serge Beauchemin Dragon
Yves Bourassa
August 19, 2014
Merci Fiona de croire en moi en en mon projet d'ouvrir mon futur archerie mondiale contemplative et comme promis j'ai planté la dernière flèche que tu a touché, au sommet de la montagne de Jake et je te remercie du fond du cœur pour tes conseils , tes confidences , et pour les beaux repas partagés avec toi ! Moi je crois à la vie après la vie et je sais que tu es présente avec nous tous! Je ressent ta présence à chaque jours et je vais continuer avec plaisir ce que tu m'a demandé. Je vais continuer la mission de Jake qui est de promouvoir la paix entre les peuples et l'équilibre dans la vie des gens ! Je vais garder tes paroles dans mon cœur ! Fiona tu m'a demandé de produire un petit film pour promouvoir l'archerie contemplative avec un site web gratuit pour aider les gens à trouver un peu de bien dans leur vie! Le film sera disponible bientôt sur notre site www.ybou.ca et tu m'avait demander de donner des cours gratuits aux gens pauvres qui ont besoin d'écoute ! J'ai commencé mon travail de cœur et continue de m'inspirer du haut du ciel Fiona:)))) xxxxxxxx 888
Yves Bourassa et Fiona Eberts au 531 rue Montréal à Sherbrooke
Yves Bourasda
August 19, 2014
En mémoire de Fiona une flèche contemplative a été planté au sommet de la montage de Jake Eberts
Yves Bourasda
August 19, 2014
Fiona à signé la pierre des anges bleus pour appuyer Yannick Gagné du Musicafe de lac Mégantic
Yves Bourasda
August 19, 2014
Rachel Stabb
August 18, 2014
Fiona was a beautiful, charismatic, funny and inspiring person, whose wonderful company we were lucky to enjoy. We will remember and miss our lovely cousin. From all the Stabbs.
August 13, 2014
There are more than 30 years have passed that I got to know Fiona Eberts and her family. We have never seen each other, and yet it was enough to feel a deep connection and great memories. Thank you for many good times with you. I send you my love and deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Helga Derler Gastein Austria
Susie Keller
August 10, 2014
I miss Fiona today and will for many years to come. Her wisdom and emotional intelligence was a gift to many. I love her children and hold them close to my heart. With love.
August 8, 2014
Darling Fiona,
You were always there to bring joy,understanding and light to me and to Bob's life and all your lucky friends + family. I miss you dear friend. You are blessed with amazing children. un enorme bacio, Francesca
Marilyn Denton
August 3, 2014
For Fiona, my fellow extended family member. We shared many laughs and long stories over cups of tea in Katevale. I admired her vision in transforming the farm, plus her ability to put on wonderful family & friends summer parties. I miss her wit and intelligence, but hold her memory deep in my heart. Although the body is gone, her spirit lives on in her children and friends.
Geraldine Macomber
July 31, 2014
To Fiona, who helped prise open the window of my soul. I'm sad that our paths didn't cross more often in this lifetime. You & Jake were an inspiration to us all. Homeward bound and Godspeed.
Patrice Ledoux
July 31, 2014
Vous avez été très importante pour moi dans ma vie et merci d'avoir voulu faire connaître mes enceintes Ledoux
José Romero
July 30, 2014
Querida Fiona, has sido un maravilloso regalo en la vida de tantos de nosotros. Hoy estamos tristes porque contábamos contigo durante muchos años más en los que compartir mil cosas y porque personas como tú son productos únicos de la naturaleza. ¡Pero quiero pensar que contamos también contigo ahora desde allí donde estés! Con un profundo amor y cariño para tí y tu familia.
Angela Cheyne
July 30, 2014
You'll be greatly missed, but looking forward to meeting again on the other side...
Emily Denton
July 29, 2014
To my Aunt Fiona - I feel lucky to have spent some summer days around you. To her children, my heartfelt condolences. You are missing two amazing parents, whose unique talents seem to be carrying on in your lives from the glimpses I get. Sending love to you all, Emily
Keith Macgregor
July 29, 2014
To my dearest cousin, this is a beautiful obituary which you fully deserve. I am so so glad that we got back together in the last few years. I mourn you and the years in which we did not see each other. I will never forget our happy years as teenagers with darling Grannie Newman. Mu heart goes out to Mary Lou, Lucien, dandy, Kirstie, David, Alexander and Lyndsay & my prayers are with you all. Love Keith
David, Mégantic Blue Archangel and Fiona
David Martel
July 29, 2014
Bonjour Fiona, ce fut un grand bonheur de te connaître. Merci d'ade m'avoir aidé a créer l'œuvre mémoriale ''l'Archange de Lac-Mégantic'' qui sera installé dans le Musi-Café. Fiona we will miss you. Amitiés et réconfort à ta famille et tes amis qui t'aiment. David, eng.artist
Merci pour ta grande Bonté
Yves Bourassa
July 28, 2014
Karen Coe
July 27, 2014
To Edmond and the entire family my sincere condolences on the loss of Fiona, an exceptional person and spirit. You were all touched by your individual experience and memories of her which will be your gift forever. Fiona may not be here but her spirit and legacy certainly lives in others. My thoughts are with you at this time and forward.
Karen
Jennifer Marien
July 26, 2014
May your spirit and joie de vie live on!
July 26, 2014
We are all shocked and deeply saddened. We love you and are thinking of you.
Heidi, Robert and Saidie.
Robert Teple
July 26, 2014
They say that there is a black hole at the centre of the galaxy. But that is nothing compared to the emptiness we all feel now that Fiona has left us.
July 26, 2014
We send you our love and deepest sympathy and we mourn too for those women in Africa who have lost their most powerful advocate. We shall not see her like again. Your obituary is a wonderful tribute.
With love Tom & Topsy Gillespie
Tracy Drury
July 26, 2014
A beautifully written obituary. I will sorely miss this remarkable friend and treasure all my memories of her. My deepest love to her children, always.
Adam James
July 26, 2014
Fiona we miss you. Your energetic spirit lives within us and shall always inspire.
Willa Henry
July 26, 2014
A beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman. I am shocked to lose her so soon but comforted by her belief that her soul is soaring. Willa Henry
July 26, 2014
Fiona was beautifully captured in the exquisitely written obituary. She was all the things mentioned and much more. I shall miss her deeply. Whitty
July 26, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the three of you. The world is a poorer place with Fiona's passing.
Hammie & Terry Hill
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