John Mills

It's July, 2024, and my old professor, Dr. John Mills, has been gone 10 years, unbeknownst to me. I've been living in Montreal for over 40 years. I have never forgotten Dr. Mills, he was my Shakespeare and modern theatre professor in 1975 or '76, and I've never forgotten so much of what I learned from him, and the passion he gave me for Shakespeare and for theatre. I just came across a reference to Stoppard's "Rosenkrantz...", which brought me right back to Dr. Mills. John Osborne? Same...

Dear Joy: I am so sorry to hear of John's death. He was a dear, sweet man. He was also, deservedly, a well-respected scholar. Our thoughts go to you and your family. WIth Love, Nan Eisner

To Dr. Mills' Family,
I'm sure you will be receiving many notes like this one over the next few weeks, there are after all a whole lot of people who fell in love with Shakespeare because of John Mills.
I took his undergraduate class because I heard he was a "theatre person" as well as an English Professor, and that somehow made it less intimidating. From the first day it was wonderful to see this dignified, intelligent man get so excited by the words on the page. He also said the...

for John: You were a great colleague and a truly kind man. Your mild, humorous, caring temperament is such a rarity in the halls of academe! I miss you, and wish your family comfort at this difficult time. Your colleague in the Dept. of English, Susan White

Dear Joy: I am so grateful to have been recently welcomed into your home by you and John. Kevin speaks so fondly of your Sunday dinners and evening walks - certainly a wonderful tradition to continue in John's memory - and I will always treasure that night!

With loving thoughts to you and yours for strength and peace,

Bonnie Gradillas

Dearest Mill's Family, we are devastated by the loss of such a wonderful and dear friend. Please know our hearts are with you at this difficult time. We are sending much love and light. Love, The Gonzales Family

Tori and I mourn with you in the loss of our dear friend. We both remember John and Joy's welcome presence at our wedding, Rick recalls fondly John being one of only a few people at his very low-key bachelor party, which consisted of playing poker and smoking cigars, John, Tom Collins, and Sig Eisner, all happily married and ushering Rick into married life. Additionally, John Mills was by far my favorite U of A professor, and I took as many of his classes as were offered. We offer our...

I am sorry for your loss. Our loving heavenly father is the God of all comfort. May he give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.