Shirley WRIGHT

I am so sorry to learn of Shirley Wright's passing. She was Miss Ellison when she first introduced me to the joys of Children's Lit and Professor Wright several years later when I took her Young Adult Lit course. I have such fond memories of classes with her and with John. My sincere condolences...

Dear John,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am forever grateful to both of you for your support and knowledge about children's and young adult's literature.

Dear John,
I was so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. May God be with you and give you strength through this sad time.

So sorry to learn of Professor Wright's passing. She was an inspirational and extremely tactful role model. As a former student, I am indebted to her for instilling a love and appreciation for children's literature. Please accept my condolences.

I was saddened to hear of Shirley Wright's death. She turned me into an ardent fan of Kidlit during the year I spent studying in Edmonton,a sentiment that will be echoed by the many librarians she taught through the years.
With heartfelt sympathy for John's loss.

Dear Dean Wright,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife. While I didn't know her well, I know that her contributions to the Faculty of Library Science and to your home were extensive. Take care -- she is in good hands.

Please accept my sympathies. Shirley was amongst my favourite & most influential professors while I completed my MLS in 1986.

"Some journeys take us far from home. Some adventures lead us to our destiny." C.S. Lewis The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

While I will always remember "Miss Ellison" with profound respect for her amazing expertise in children's and young adults' literature and librarianship, and for her excellent instruction in these fields, I will never forget her as a new blushing bride! Through her new position at the School of Library Science in 1968, she met another incredible professor of Library Science, John Wright. The two married in 1969 and their marriage was the joyous segment of my year as a student in Library Science. Shirley and John came back from their wedding and I had never seen such a happy, blushing bride with such a proud groom! Their joy in one another was palpable and uplifting, and I cannot imagine a more compatible union. They both sustained one another through almost half a century together. Rest easy, "Miss Ellison", and thank you.

I'm sorry for the loss of Shirley. I didn't know her well, but she had an amazing heart. She has gone to be with her Lord in Heaven. Rest in peace.