Gene Maiden

Dear Gene, looking back on all the beautiful engravings You helped me collect for my personal collection and for my clients , I most remember your gentle manner, exquisite taste and beautiful smile. Every time I look at my engravings I think of you. My best goes out to your lovely family,. Please know your legacy lives on in all the lives you have touched.

Having known Gene since 1977 when I first met him at the publishing company in which I worked we became very firm friends due to our business interaction.
Not only was he a very knowledgable and well educated person he was one of the kindest, gentlest people I have ever known.
My husband, Derek, also foudn Gene a super person and both of us will miss him.
His letters I shall keep and pass to my granddaughter who met him in April and I am just so glad that although it was sad

Gene--A very special guy and friend of 35 years. You hold a very special place in my heart. Something will be missing from the world of antiques and beauty. I won't be able to see you and shake your hand, but I know you'll be close by.

I had known Gene for over 30 years.
I started buying prints from him a few years after I graduated from college. He was a patient and kind teacher. I learned a so much from him. I will miss him so much but every time I look at my beautiful antique prints I will remember all our wonderful conversations and his gentle nature. I will never forget him.

Goodbye old friend; damn will I miss you.

Gene will always be in my thoughts. I enjoyed his friendship and company very much. What a great zest for life he had, I will miss him very much. Linda Wills