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John Simkin Obituary
SIMKIN
John Edgar
To recognize the life and work of John Simkin, Chief Librarian, city of Moorabbin from 4 July 1957 to 4 July 1990.
Committed to the highest professional standards and innovative library service.
Mentor and colleague to many in Victorian Public Libraries.
Dates complete in the catalogue.
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Ann Bentley
January 24, 2018
Another year has flown by without you, but you live on in my heart always. Finally accepting that all living creatures must die, yet we might meet in another lifetime. Love always Ann
Ann Bentley
January 23, 2015
In Memoriam
In loving memory of John Edgar Simkin 12th February 1927 - 24th January 2014. You have been gone a year and the clocks did stop, but memories of our times together live on in my heart – you were my lover, mentor and dearest friend for 40 years. A librarian, indexer and bibliographer, you were a Renaissance man who loved all of the arts and left this world a richer place for having lived in it.
Ann C. Bentley
Annette Culley
February 10, 2014
From The Age death notices: John Simkin was Chief Librarian for the City of Moorabbin from 4 July 1957 until 4 July 1990 and was committed to the highest professional standards and innovative library service. He was much loved by those in the profession who came into contact with him and was a popular member of our State Library reunion group
Kay scott
January 29, 2014
We will all miss the company of our friend John at the reunions of past and present colleagues from the former Public Library of Victoria and The State Library . He was a warm , intelligent lovely man and joy to be with .
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Kay Scott
January 29, 2014
We will all miss our dear friend John at our reunions of past Public and State Library of Victoria colleagues. His intellect, warmth and humour were much cherished by us all . Kay Scott
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