I thought I would post this obituary here. Does anyone have fond memories of the man? I didn't know him personally, but had met him once or twice through presbytery.

TUTTLE, The Very Reverend Dr. George BA, BD, ThD, DD, LLD

October 4, 1915 -May 26, 2012

It is with a deep sense of personal sadness and loss that I share the news of the death of the immediate past president of Toronto Conference, the Rev. Dr. Carol Gierak, on Friday, April 1, 2011. Carol was serving Asbury and West United Church in Toronto, having completed a two year term as president of Toronto Conference.

 Recently, I had to announce the death of my mother to her community

Deaths in our society are  traditionally announced through an obituary.

This morning I opened my e-mail to find this deeply grevious news:

From: Michael Bourgeois
Sent: November 13, 2010 5:20 PM
To: Michael Bourgeois
Subject: Visitation and Memorial Service for Gary Redcliffe

Albion Wright was one of our ley leaders over the last 40 years. He was a superb stewardship teacher. His death is a loss to the church

Many of us who grew up in the United Church in the 1960's and 70's were well acquainted with the songs of Avery and Marsh. "I Am the Church, You Are the Church", "Every Morning is Easter Morning" and a joyful version of the Doxology were staples of camps, retreat centers and Sunday worship. Several of their hymns were included in the Hymn Book and, I believe, Songs for a Gospel People. Alas, none of the Avery and Marsh hymns made the cut for Voices United and none are included in More Voices. We are all the poorer for that omission.