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Ann E. Featherstone
November 18, 1953 - June 12, 2024
BORN
November 18, 1953
DIED
June 12, 2024
Ann Featherstone Obituary
Ann moved into publishing in the early 1990s and over the next three decades shepherded over five hundred books into publication. She became one of the most well-loved children's book editors in Canada and developed the children's books lines for Orca Books, Fitzhenry and Whiteside, and co-founded Pajama Press. Ann leaves a lasting legacy of friendship with authors and illustrators and brought delight into the lives of countless children.
The title of her last book, A World of Kindness, perfectly captures her empathetic personality. She was adored by her husband of 47 years, Grenfell; daughter, Robin (Colin); sister, Pat (Jamie); brother, Rob (Twyla); and Frankie the polydactyl ginger tabby-cat. Ann was pre-deceased by her parents Mary and Tony Butler, and her brother David.
We cannot adequately thank Dr. Bernstein and Dr Masuda for their years of support, and Dr Adzich, the palliative care nurses, homecare workers, and the chemo ward nurses at the Cowichan Hospital all of whom treated Ann with gentleness and professionalism.
In lieu of flowers, please read to your kids!
Memories and Condolences
for Ann Featherstone
5 Entries
Christine Toller
July 17, 2024
Ann and I worked together at Orca Book Publishers for several years. It was such an education for me to work with someone so dedicated to editing books and helping authors find their own unique voices. She was an inspiration to me. Sorry to hear of her passing.
Irene Morck
June 26, 2024
Ann was my editor for two books (Old Bird & Apples and Angel Ladders) with Fitzhenry & Whiteside.
Ann´s patience, wisdom, and great sense of humour guided me to make my stories so much better.
I loved working with Ann, and treasured her warm attitude of friendship to me.
My condolences to Gail Winskill, Ann´s family, and to the countless others who adored and admired her, as I did.
From Irene Morck
Deborah Ellis
June 23, 2024
Ann was a brilliant editor and an awesome human being. I so enjoyed working with her. Her suggestions were always smart and she had such respect for young readers and the books we provide for them. She was a great friend to many and a valued colleague. She will be missed.
Ken Smith
June 18, 2024
Dear Green and Robin,
I'm so sorry to hear of Ann's passing
We'll be thinking of you as you work through your loss.
Ken and Kathy Smith
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Marilynn Reynolds
June 16, 2024
Ann was the editor of my first four books with Orca Book Publishers, and I always felt fortunate to have sent my stories to someone who was so intelligent and sensitive. She loved children and cared about the stories they read, and she's made a major contribution to children's literature in Canada. My sincere condolences to her family.
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