Valerie COUSINS

To Doug and Ted
Expressing my deepest sorrow in the loss of Valerie. Valerie and I met while teaching at Agincourt School, when she was newly embarking on her teaching career in the late sixties. We fell into friendship, and visited her while she was living in both Boston and Montreal. Valerie was a very vibrant and ambitious woman who obviously has touched and influenced many lives, so sorry for your loss. May God bless.

Dear Doug & Ted
So sorry for your loss Valerie was a wonderful person

Dear Doug and Ted,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss of a remarkable woman who we were honoured to know when you lived in Toronto.
With warmest thoughts
Susan Wintrop and Don Gilbert

My deepest condolences to the Cousins and Davis families. Will keep Valerie in my prayers. May she rest in peace.
Agatha Colangelo

Dear Doug and Ted, I have so many fond memories of Valerie, dating back to when we met in a fiction writing workshop in 1991 and the writing group we started afterwards. We never managed to start the literary journal we dreamed about, but Valerie did one better by publishing those beautiful books on trees and Vimy Ridge. I watched with awe as she transformed herself into a singer and visual artist, as well as a writer. I am so sorry for your loss, and am thinking of you especially today.

May we share our feelings of grief, Doug, to your
loss. We are unable to attend Saturday's service
but we will be there with you in our thoughts.

With love,

Joan and Harry Crighton

Dear Doug and Ted, I am so sorry for your loss. Valerie and I were close friends and business associates during her Montreal years in the seventies and early eighties. She was a force of nature and a very talented, driven woman. I learned a lot from her and I have fond memories of working and playing together. My deepest condolences to you.

My deepest sympathy to Valeries family and friends. I didn't know Valery for very long but she left an impression on me that I won't soon forget.

Dear Doug & Ted, I am so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. She fought a long and brave battle. My sincere and deepest condolences to you both.

Hi Doug
Gail and I were saddened to hear of Valerie's passing
Please accept our condolences
Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the service as we are in France.
Carman & Gail

Remembering a very jolly New Years at Tremblant.
A life well lived.

Our deepest sympathy, Gerry & Maggi Gilmour

Dear Doug and Ted,

Our deepest sympathy at this time. Valerie lived a full and rich life. Remember the good times together.

Bill and Juliette

Dear Doug & Ted,
Wishing you peace and courage in the days ahead, and many loving memories to hold dear long into the future. Valerie is missed by many.
Lynda

Dear Doug,
I am sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers and thoughts for strength and resilience in this difficult time of mourning and grief.
Awegechew
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My deepest sympathy to Valerie's family and friends. So many years ago I shared 5 wonderful years with Valerie and friends in a wonderful book club through our mutual friend Julie. I am so thankful. It was a highlight of my years in Ottawa. Valerie was an inspired, intelligent,graceful and generous woman and a privilege to know. We all shared so much of life and laughter together. I have admired her from afar ever since. May her spirit live on in love. She truly was a beautiful person.

Dear Doug and Family,

It was with a great sense of shock and sadness that we read of Valerie's passing. A wonderful lady with a most beautiful and infectious smile. She will be missed. Remember the happy times.

My deepest condolences to Val's family and friends. I remember her so well as such a beautiful lady and soul; my days playing for Classic Silk are cherished memories for sure. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Doug, I was so sorry to hear of Valerie's passing. My condolences with your loss.

Valerie, was a fellow art student with me and we shared many laughs together and she will always be remembers by me for her inspiring views and encouragement as we moved forward in our journey. Thank tou for bring my friend.

heartfelt condolences for your loss Doug and Ted.neighbours from mayfair and Fisher Park Alumni Mike Hudson and Jean-E.

I just learned of Valerie's passing, Doug. My sincere condolences to you, family and friends for your loss. Valerie lived a remarkable life.

I am so sorry for your loss Doug Valerie was an amazing woman and she will be deeply missed by many! Sending you love and light!

Dear Doug and Ted. I just discovered your, and all of our, loss via the E-UU. I am numb and lost for anything like adequate words. I will soon be moving back to Ottawa, and Valerie was one of the prime beacons of light guiding me back. She will forever be, in every way, one of the most incredible people I've ever had the privilege of spending time with. She really had an amazing life, and followed her dreams with determination and love. Healing lights and love to all of you.
In huge grief
Carole Yeaman