Dear Trish,
Our hearts go out to you. We have been feeling great sadness since we received the news of Bertie. What a tremendous loss for so many people! We have fun memories of Marc that we will never forget. Hanna was quite young when she met Marc, but has very vivid and happy memories of performing with Dot and Bertie. Marc had a positive impact on her early life that we have quietly thanked him for in the last few days. Hanna keeps saying that it's hard to believe he is no longer with us. I feel the same.
Bertie's loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, but his love leaves a memory no one can steal. You and Bertie are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Kathi and Hanna
*Amy Cunningham share the following:
I had the good fortune of working with Marc on McLuhan: The Musical at GCTC
back in '94. I had recently graduated and was still finding my sea legs as a
theatre professional: Marc was very kind to me and genuine...as well as a
great deal of fun to work with!
Marc was extremely talented and a good person: I am deeply saddened by his
early passing. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to those
close to him. He will be missed.
Sincerely
back in '94. I had recently graduated and was still finding my sea legs as a
theatre professional: Marc was very kind to me and genuine...as well as a
great deal of fun to work with!
Marc was extremely talented and a good person: I am deeply saddened by his
early passing. I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to those
close to him. He will be missed.
Sincerely
*Sonia Bertrim shares past experiences of Marc's father:
Dear Trish
My thoughts have been with you and Marc’s family during this sad time.
I am a good friend of Lise’s from years ago in Sudbury. Marc’s father, Cam,
and my husband were the very best of friends and teacher colleagues. They all
left us much too early. Lise and I have continued our friendship through the years
although we are separated by miles.
I knew Marc as a young boy, teenager and then in later years, through news from Lise, as
a very successful artist. I loved to hear about his accomplishments.
I have read through the wonderful tributes to him (blog spot) and recognize how valued a person
he was to many many people. It is wonderful to read about his work with children.
His father had special talents that he developed over the years working with high school kids.
When I look at the photos of Marc and see the video, listen to CBC talk, I recognize some
fleeting reminders of both Lise and Cam but I also recognize the amazing talents that
Marc developed and how he blossomed in so many areas. It is very touching to
read the tributes from your close friends. So sad that your life together was short but
wonderful that you shared those years with such an amazing man.
I am sorry that I will not be in Ottawa today but I think that you will have good support from
friends, family and colleagues. Stay strong and may your memories bring you some peace.
Fondly sending my deepest sympathy to you.
*Damien Atkins adds:
To whom it may concern,
I have to keep reminding myself that Marc isn't around anymore. In my head he was going to compose music for every play I ever write. I'm so grateful I got to work with him at least once. I didn't have to check the programme to know when he'd done the music. I always knew the instant I heard it because it was always perfect.
He was my favourite composer, and he was a gentle, gentle, kind man. A beautiful man to be around. I will miss him very much. I already do.
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