Marvin ORBACH

Dear Gaby, Arieilla and family - Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathy on the loss of such a unique light. I chanced on the news of his passing upon finding the Quill and Quire article about his stupendous collection, now safely housed at the U. of Calgary. It was a shock to read "he was".
Then I found this page.
I can't put into words how much Irving [Layton] and I appreciated his purity of purpose, mind, and soul. I cherish the memory of all us together at your home .kasha and bowsor his coming over with a big bag of carrots from his garden in exchange for signatures in a book or two. His enthusiasm was infections, as was his smile.
The help he gave Irving during a stressful time, filling the Vanier Library photocopy machine, fixing the jams, supplying change, as Irving photocopied our samizdats, helped neutralize the acidic battle-mode we were in, reminding us that the world still contained beautiful, kind, generous souls.

Marvin Orbach was one such soul. He will be missed.

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Dear Gaby,
I was stunned to learn of Marvin's passing. I liked him and was grateful for his friendship,and kindnesses to me. My heart of sympathy to you, Gaby, and your family members.

DEAR GABBY I WANT TO SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YUR FAMILY ON THE DEATH OF YOUR HUSBAND. I TRULY SYMPATHIZE WITH YOU. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. BUNNY VENGROFF

I was shocked and saddened to read of Marvin's passing. He was a welcoming and learned presence at the Vanier Library reference desk, an excellent librarian, lover and collector of poetry, and friend. I remember with admiration his interviews with Montreal poets, published in the Loyola News and perhaps elsewhere. Though I am unable to attend services on the 11th, I send my sincere sympathy to his family: they have much to be proud of in celebrating Marvin's life

Dear Gaby,
Heartfelt sympathies to you and yours for the passing of your loved one.
I hope that time will lessen your pain and that the many beautiful memories of him, forever engraved in your heart, will be your greatest comfort.

I would like to send my deepest condolences to the Orbach family.

Please accept my sincere sympathies.