Marie-Claire Blais

To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful woman Ms. Marie-Claire Blais fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. We will missed Ms. Marie-Claire Blais' presence and her many contributions to her community. She was an acclaimed French-Canadian author known for books including “Une Saison Dans la Vie d’Emmanuel” (“A Season in the Life of Emmanuel”). May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with her show just how much your...

Dear Marie Claire what a gift you were/are to me. I arrived in Key West in the early 1980s with your invitation. You inspired me as I embarked on writing. My iron butterfly whose magic was in your words of the future, sitting at Claire on Duval Street with your lover leaving us to chat and our dear Stell Adams embracing your genius. Thank you beloved Marie Claire sleep in the arms of the Great Beloveduntil we meet again

Thank you, Marie-Claire. For the long hours of company that you granted me through your characters. Thank you for challenging my ethical perspectives, my morality, my life.

My condolences.

With great sadness that I offer my condolences to the family over your loss. May you be granted comfort at this time from the Great Comforter.

What a brilliant and talented writer. Sincerest sympathies to the Blais family and friends, may you all draw strength and comfort from God as you endure your very difficult time, truly sorry for your loss.