Interesting, overlooked, and significant obituaries from around the world, as they happen, emphasizing the positive achievements of those who have died. Member, Society of Professional Obituary Writers.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Daphne Margaret Sybil Désirée Park, Baroness of Monmouth
One of the top intelligence officers of the 20th century, she faced death several times -- via the Times of London and the Guardian. Here's an interview from a few years back in the Telegraph as well.
John Mastrangelo/Johnny Maestro
Johnny Maestro, far right, and the rest of The Crests in their heyday.
Doo-wop frontman sang "16 Candles" -- via Yahoo News
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Marva Wright
A beautiful, brilliant blues singer from New Orleans. I have heard her and am better for it. Via the New Orleans Times-Picayune (nola.com)
Phil Wood
A renowned craftsman of bicycle hubs such as the one pictured above. Via the Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Society of Professional Obituary Writers
The obit writers' convention takes place in Philadelphia April 22-24, according to Editor & Publisher
Monday, March 22, 2010
Margaret Moth
Fearless combat photographer. Shot in the face in Sarajevo, she recuperated and was back at work at the site of her wounding six months later. An amazing life -- via CNN
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Jerry Dzikowicz
A compelling story about a guy who hung out on a street corner -- via the Vancouver Sun
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