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for RICHARD HALSEY
Jennifer Brodeur
April 25, 2010
To the family of Dr. Halsey,
My deepest condolences for your loss. You do not know me, nor do I know you, but I know that Dr. Halsey is a kind and gentle soul. This is going to sound strange, but I have a question that I hope someone might be able to find the time to answer: Is there a sweater that Dr. Halsey was going to give to someone, or wished to give to someone, a young man?
Again, my deepest sympathies for your loss.
April 14, 2010
The Dean was a tireless public servant for his entire professional life. He served for the greater good of the common cause and touched everyone with his passion and equanimity. He was a man of grace and goodness and the world feels like a different place without him.
His beloved Step-Daughter,
Heather McCombs
Molly Collins
April 11, 2010
I was a student at SUNYA from 1983 to 1984. I will always remember Dean Halsey's great wit and charm. May he rest in peace.
Bonnie & Jerry Roe
April 9, 2010
Gill,
I just learned of your loss today. I was sad to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the precious memories you two shared be a perpetual source of comfort.
Sarah Murray
April 9, 2010
I will forever remember "The Dean".
Don Weinstein
April 9, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Halsey at SUNY Albany, where we together established a "Media Lab" where students could learn to properly handle audio-visual materials. He was a kind man who always dressed and acted in a distinguished manner.
I remember his distress when I inadvertently ordered a "run of the mill" record player for the Lab, rather than a quality stereo receiver that could properly play back the recordings he so loved.
He will be missed.
Please note that he began his work at SUNY Albany in 1973, the same year I started my MLS studies there.
April 9, 2010
I was able to obtain my Ph.D. in Information Science because of the program Dean Halsey created. I am grateful and thankful for his work and wish to share my sincere condolences with his family.
Guy Cortesi (Albany, NY)
Harry McCalla
April 8, 2010
Dear Gillian, Billie and I are so honored to be your next door neighbors since you moved to Nedra Way. I am in awe of Richard's awesome battle with Prostate Cancer which you know is the number one threat to my health for the last 12 years. The grace and dignity the he showed me every time we talked about this man problem was unbelievable. We will miss him and our main regret is we did not spend more time sharing a red wine, discussing his writing projects or listening to him play the Piano. I will never forget his last surprise birthday party a year ago today and how he was so surprised and happy with all of your friends and family there. Even then I am sure he was feeling pain from the cancer but he never showed it. What a fantastic human being who cared for those who were less fortunate than him. May God continue to richly bless you and your family. If there is anything Billie and I can do, please call me at
any hour. Peace & Blessings on the Halsey and McCombs family. Harry & Billie McCalla
Mary Redmond
April 7, 2010
Richard Halsey was a true polyvalent: educator, administrator, musician, composer, advocate, organizer--the list goes on and on. And he did it all with grace and good humor. It was a pleasure to know and to work with him.
Beth Newman
April 7, 2010
Dear Gill,
Reading these pages I learn with pleasure (but not surprise) that Richard was known to many by the affectionate nickname “Deaners.” To me, of course, he was just “Richard”—the man with a twinkle in his eye, music in his soul, and kindness in his heart—liberally salted with feminist empathy. Bruce and I are glad (and honored) that we had the pleasure of your and Richard’s company together in our home.
With fond thoughts in your time of loss,
Beth
April 6, 2010
Generous man he was, I offer my prayers and condolences to family and friends of Dean Halsey, from one of the many students he advised at the NY University at Albany's SISP program.
Susan Hansen Syracuse, NY
Barbara Nichols Randall
April 5, 2010
Dear Gill & Family:
I am sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He & I were newcomers to Albany during the same era and our paths continued to cross until you both moved to Texas. I remember him fondly. Barbara Nichols Randall
April 5, 2010
Dear Gill,
I am so sorry to hear of Dean Halsey's death. I enjoyed his spirit and appreciated his kindness and always helpful advice. I wish you well in this time of grief and hope that your memories carry you through.
Always, Deborah Curry (then: Univ. at Albany now: SUNY Oswego)
Frances Roscello
April 5, 2010
I am saddened to hear of Dean Halsey's passing. In my early library career at the NYS Education Department Dean Halsey was so very supportive and I spoke in many of his U of Albany classes. A real icon in our profession.
Fran Roscello
Presdient NYLA/SLMS
Former NYLA and AASL President
Leah Koransky
April 3, 2010
Dear Gill and family, I was saddened to hear the news of Dean Halsey's passing (who I always knew as "Deaners" from my childhood friendship with Margaret). I remember him as a truly kind, gentle and bright spirit; his accomplishments are remarkeable and inspiring. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
April 2, 2010
Gillian,
I am deeply sorry to have learned of Richard's death, for I, too, have lost a spouse and know the emptiness it leaves. He clearly was a very distinguished man who leaves a valuable legacy of work. Teiko and I offer our heartfelt condolences. Carter Murphy
Melissa Petty
April 1, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Dr. Halsey. I was a graduate student of his at TWU. He was absolutely my favorite teacher in library school-intelligent, thoughtful, encouraging, and he shared the most wonderful stories of his life and experiences.
He was a role model both as a person and a librarian. I am deeply grateful to have had him as a teacher.
Amy Drown
April 1, 2010
I didn't know Mr. Halsey but do know his amazing daughter, Margaret, whom he's at least partially responsible for making so amazing. My most sincere condolences and love to his family... <3
April 1, 2010
Gill, what an honor to have known Richard, May you have strength in this sad time. Our prayers are with you. Pamela Nelson
Pat Porter
March 31, 2010
My dear Gill: my prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad moment. Richard was such an amazing man, filled with creativity, energy and thoughts of the future. One never realized how ill he was because he focused upon each individual and probed for your essence. His twinkle, humor and vision will be missed.
Jason Tarver
March 31, 2010
To Gill and Family:
What a privilege to have known Richard these past 10+ years. His positive atttude on life and the breath of fresh air he always brought with him during our visits will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Deborah Bernnard
March 31, 2010
Dear Gill, Margaret and all,
We are so sorry to hear of Dean's passing. I will always be indebted to him for his help and encouragement in library school. We were so lucky to have your family as neighbors. You and Dean elevated our early experience as Saratoga residents.
With sympathy,
The Bernnards
Rylan Morrison
March 31, 2010
To Gill and her amazing girls-thank you so much for making me feel a part of your family over the years. "Deaners" was an amazing and honorable man, I feel proud to have met him. God bless you during this difficult time.
Jean (McAvoy) Guyon
March 31, 2010
Dear Gill and Family,
I was so very sorry to hear of Dean Halsey's passing. In this difficult time, I can only hope that loving memories ease your burden.
With sympathy,
March 30, 2010
Dear Gill and all of Richard's family,
Richard represented for all of us the ideal of a committed citizen who was inspired with a passion for justice and equality, the artist who was absorbed by beauty, the intellectual who remained reflective about matters large and small--and the joyful, gentle person who treated life with humor and pleasure. Gillian has been such a match for him in courage and joyfulness. We will miss him greatly. Love, Bonnie Wheeler and Jeremy Adams
Carol Jewell
March 30, 2010
Gill and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Dean Halsey fondly. His classes were challenging and fun.
Carol
Ed and Julianne Biehl
March 30, 2010
To Gillian and family:
Ed and Julianne Biehl send their deepest condolences on the passing of your remarkable and beloved husband and father, Richard. One would never know from his gentle and unassumong manner that he was such a gifted man in both the arts and his academic service to otheres. We know he is a
great loss to his family and the wide community in which he served. We shall play Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" in his memory as an apprpriate salute.
Nancy Tessitore
March 30, 2010
Gill and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family during this difficult time and always. I hope the happy memories you and Richard shared help you to find peace and comfort.
Love to All
Nancy T.
March 30, 2010
Dear Gill and Family of Our Dear Friend Richard ---
Jack and I share our personal grief and very great loss to us and the legions of family and friends who have been touched by Richard S. Halsey throughout his life.
It is often said that when a person dies, it is like a library destroyed. Such is not the case with Richard. He left a brilliant and lasting legacy through his work, enthusiasim, writings, wit, compassion, talent and courage. There are countless of us whose lives have been so enriched by our friendship with him that we will pass what we have learned from him in words and by example to others on his behalf. Therefore, he lives still!
No words can describe our sadness that he will not be with us in person but we are joyful that such a human being as Richard came into our lives and enhanced them at every meeting.
Peace and love to you all and for dear Richard, our beloved friend and inspiration.
Becky Schergens and Jack Kinsey
Arlington, VA
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