Watertown, Massachusetts
Of Watertown, Professor Emeritus of Romance Languages at Harvard University, died suddenly at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She was an internationally reknowned scholar and author, and one of the first women to be appointed to a full Professorship at Harvard. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Professor...
Read MoreWilga Rivers was the teacher I waited for all my life. I was fortunate to take her class at the Extension School many years ago. She will be missed.
Michelle Connolly
November 08, 2007 | Brockton, MA
farewell to a great mentor, achiever, friend and ex-colleague at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
Eunice Leong
July 26, 2007 | Melbourne
I am so fortunate to have known Wilga as a professor and a friend. She enriched my life and I shall miss her more than I can express.
Kay Syles
July 21, 2007 | Alexandria, VA
I could not have hoped for a better mentor and friend.
I will miss her greatly.
Michele Lacour
July 21, 2007 | Chelmsford, MA
A long time friend and respected colleague - she will be missed by all who knew her.
Edward Anthony
July 06, 2007 | Allison Park, PA
May you rest in peace, dear friend. Vita mutatur, non tollitur!
Joseph Sheehan
July 06, 2007 | Bangkok
