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Ola Marie SKANKS

Ola SKANKS Obituary

SKANKS (SHEPHERD), Ola Marie November 28, 1926 - August 13, 2018 Ola passed away peacefully at Baycrest after a short illness. She was predeceased by her beloved daughters Roberta and Marianne. Ola is lovingly remembered by her daughters Donna Taylor (Hudson) and Cynthia, her grandchildren Julian Taylor and Shawna Taylor and her great-granddaughter Ella Taylor Maslen. She is fondly remembered by her sisters Zanana Lorraine Akande and June McLean and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ola was deeply honoured to have recently been inducted into The Encore! Dance Hall of Fame by Dance Canada Danse, in recognition of her lifelong contributions to theatrical dance in Canada. Memorial Gathering on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Rd., Toronto. If so desired, donations in Ola's memory may be made to Kahnawake Youth Centre, PO Box 907, Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, QC J0L 1B0.

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Published by Toronto Star on Aug. 16, 2018.

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Y Black

September 4, 2018

I will always remember Aunt Ola. Many people's lives are better because of her. She was beautiful inside and out. I love her and miss her deeply.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Lani

August 30, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family of this exquisite woman,who maintained her exceptional composure through it all. Deeply admired by her generation and mine. She will never be forgotten.
Leslie Dindyal nee Harris

Jill and Marlene Taylor

August 18, 2018

Ola was beautiful and wonderful inside and out. She was a well love friend of myself and my mother. Our condolences for your family loss of a very dear person

August 17, 2018

Ola, may your beautiful soul be at peace.

Please know that you left an indelible impression especially on my children Art Jr and Debbie and so many others through your artistic endeavours especially in classical African Dance.

My condolences to the entire family.

Arthur Kirkwood

Allan Byron Colvin Mayers

August 17, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Rosemary Sadlier

August 17, 2018

From the moment I met Ola, my life changed. Here was a woman who was performing African dance, creating African fashion, involved in theatre - she was immersed in the arts in a way that no one I had ever known previously, was. I honour her memory every time I pass her home or the places where I had been with her and of course, when I am with members of her family. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family and others who have been affected by her passing.

Gayle Wagman

August 16, 2018

It has been my privilege to have known Ola since 1987. She was a beautiful, inspirational woman.
Take comfort in all of your wonderful memories. My thoughts are with you.

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