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Memories and Condolences
for Gail McHugh
Wren Ross
December 4, 2007
Almost every time I pick up my knitting (which is often), I have a dialogue with Gail. She gives me prudent, useful, and very clever tips.
I had the privilege of knitting with Gail on a few occasions and I am heartbroken to think that we will not sit across from each other at a cafe and share our love of the craft.
Gail was a knitting treasure and a deeply kind and compassionate woman. She facilitated the yarn donations that helped me begin my knitting group at the Germaine Lawrence School for girls at risk. The girls are now knitting constantly and find peace and satisfaction in their work. It is clear that knitting is extremely therapeutic for them. Their transformation is a living and ongoing tribute to Gail; her unwavering love of knitting and deep concern for people who were in need.
I will also miss Gail's humor and love of the Red Sox. I sure hope there is a good HD TV and endless supply of "gourmet" yarns and fabulous needles wherever she is now.
Rebekah Alpisa
December 1, 2007
Dear family and friends of Gail,
How bereft we are! How keenly we miss our beloved Auntie Gail, our comforter and friend. She made us better knitters and better people, by her example. She gave so much to so many for so long that we can not yet comprehend the enormity of our loss and grief. Let each of us pause often to remember all that made her so wonderful -- her sense of fun, her inclusiveness, her humor, her willingness to tackle difficult issues with grace, her style, her dedication to others, and her compassion. And let our memories inspire us to be more like her, to become the best people we can be. Gail will never be gone until we forget, so let us always remember her. With every cast on, with every cast off, let us remember!
Batsheva Appel
December 1, 2007
Gail will be greatly missed by the knitting community. so many of us knew her because of her great work with KnitU, even though we never met her. My condolences to her family.
Kenneth Murphy
November 30, 2007
My sincerest condolences to the Gail's family and friends. I knew Gail through KNITU and always appreciated her love of the craft, her knowledge, her sense of humor, her helpfulness. She made the commitment of her time to ensure that knitters could come together and share their experiences, gain knowledge, and pass on their love of knitting to others. Her labors of love gained her many admirers and friends. May God grant Gail peace..and comfort us until one day we meet again!
Linda Ball
November 30, 2007
How sad I was to learn of Gail's passing. Through Knit U, Gail was always delightful and helpful to us all. I know she's knitting socks with the angels.
M K
November 30, 2007
My thoughts are with the family and friends.
Gail, have a great journey.
Jan Gardner
November 30, 2007
Gail was my online friend and knitting resource, although our contact was limited to knit-u, lurking and reading her entries. What a charming, knowledgeable, delightful person she was! She made us all feel welcome and valued, a rare and wonderful quality. I miss her daily.
Ronni Lynn Spoll www.chemocaps.com
November 30, 2007
Gail was a wonderful "list auntie" and all of us members of Knit U benefited by knowing her. She kept our chatter "on track" and made each of us feel special. With such a huge membership I was always amazed that whenever I emailed her she replied expediently and with good cheer.
My heartfelt prayers and condolences to her family.
I'm sure I speak for every member of the Knit U community when I say we will miss her too.
Joyce Culpepper
November 29, 2007
My loving thoughts go to Gail's family and close friends. She was so beloved as our friend and confidant in the knitting world with KnitU. She was always responsive and kind in correspondence personally and on KnitU. I miss her humor, talent and knowledge that she was so willing to share with all of us. She is how paving the way for thousands of knitters to join her eventually for angel knitting.
Cheryl Whisman
November 29, 2007
I only knew Gail through the knitting list, but she was always considered a friend. Her guidance and generosity will be deeply missed. My condolences to her family.
Elaine Stevens
November 29, 2007
Dear Family and Friends of Gail,
I am so sorry to hear the news of Gail's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that many of us at KNITU loved her, and all the hard work she did on behalf of the Knitting Community.
Warmest Regards,
Sherri Butler
November 29, 2007
I mostly lurk on the KnitU list and only had a few exchanges with Gail, but she was so much the spirit of that list that I feel I have lost a great friend. Her sense of humor, her knowledge of knitting and her quickness in seeing solutions to baffling problems both amazed and heartened me. I will miss her greatly. My warmest regards to her loved ones, who must feel this loss so terribly.
Penina Scullion
November 29, 2007
Gail had a unique talent of being able to reach out and embrace you right through her keyboard, in a manner that made you feel as if you were with her in her sitting room, sharing girl talk and a plate of warm cookies.
A wonderful voice of reason and patience has been lost.
Holly Abery-Wetstone
November 29, 2007
Gail will be missed by the many that depended on her wit and wisdom on the KnitU list. Her passing is a loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the family.
Kay Wagner
November 29, 2007
I am in shock and feel loss over Gail's passing. She never let on that she was not well when we had chatted not too long ago. Gail and I had a lot in common professionally and in our fiber addiction. I will miss her very much.
Sandi Cohen
November 23, 2007
My sincere condolences to Gail's Family and dear friends. Gail was a talented crafter and humorous person, with a joie de vive unsurpassed !
My husband and I had the GREAT pleasure of meeting in person Gail @ Stitches East in Atlantic City.
Her sudden passing was a shock to all...She will be sorely missed !
Jessica Logan
November 22, 2007
My deep condolences to Gail's friends and family. I knew Gail through her strong presence as the KnitU list mom. Although having met her only virtually, the reality is that she made a tangible, positive mark on my life. I am sad that she is no longer among us.
elizabeth sohrab
November 21, 2007
Gail touched many knitter's lives with her kindness. She will be missed.
Joselyn Stahl
November 21, 2007
As a Knit U list member, I was always impressed by Gail's knowledge, kindness, sense of humor, expertise at marshaling our troops (members), etc. Her passing is a shock and a real loss to me as well as many others. Without knowing her in person, I (we) regarded her as a genuine friend.
May your heart smile when you think about what a positive contribution she made to so many.
Debbie Radtke
November 19, 2007
As part of Gail's 'knitting family', my thoughts are with you at this time. She will be missed.
DONNY GIORDANO
November 19, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anne Silverstein
November 19, 2007
Gail's personality sparkled so on KnitU, that I feel she was a friend even though I never met her. I will miss her. Peace be with you.
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