The passing of Vera Mont, dear friend.

Amity

Dear All

This is to share the sad news of Vera's passing.

Vera's husband, Francis, informed me that it happened suddenly, from a complication of pneumonia developed over the last few days.
He asked me to let the forum know.

Vera was the best person and friend to me, even though we never met. On the same wave-length, I enjoyed her intelligence, wisdom and wit. Her stories of real life and fiction captivated me. Extraordinary.
A purrfect participant as writer, reader and responder in the Literary Activities (Short Story Competition).
She even enjoyed the latest Philosophy Writing Challenge! Thank you, for being the best.

Unfortunately, I never did get round to reading her novels. I believe there are links on Amazon and Goodreads. Will go find her there...

Dear Francis, Vera will be missed terribly. Sending deepest commiserations. Love and warm hugs. :pray: :flower:

Amity

Francis has kindly shared their website: at montland.ca with her blogs, books and “Grandma’s Garage”.
Getting to know their wonderful story in the Land of the Monts !
https://montland.ca/aboutus.html

Wayfarer

Very sad indeed, a patient and articulate contributor here for many years. :broken:

Amity

↪Wayfarer

I know. I can't believe it. :broken:

Banno

Bugger.

Thank you,

↪Amity

, for passing this on.

Banno

↪Amity

From that blog:

Commemorating a person is a little more ambiguous. What constitutes a monument to a person? Does it have to be an outsized bronze or marble statue in their likeness, placed at a major traffic intersection or gateway to a seat of government, poised on a high pedestal, surrounded by subsidiary statues and friezes, surmounted by a portico or canopy of marble and labelled with a brass plaque outlining his* achievements? Or does it mean all sculptural representations of a famous person in any communal space, such as a park, the atrium of a city hall or rotunda of a library? How about oil paintings in the halls of legislative and judiciary proceeding? Does it count as a monument when a school, library, garden, theater or community center is named for a person who contributed nothing to the establishment of that public amenity? — Vera's Blog

Sometimes one's posts are a monument.

Tom Storm

↪Banno

:up: Thanks Vera. Sorry you've gone from our lives.

Patterner

Wow. Such a presence. I'm sure even more in person than here. My condolences to her family and friends.

180 Proof

Very sad. Vera, I'll miss you. :broken: :flower:

Christoffer

Incredibly sad! I cherished her comments and feedback in the past short story events. Few felt as honest and personal in opinions and ideas, with gravitas. She will be missed. :worry:

Jack Cummins

↪Amity

This is shocking news! Vera was such an important writer on the forum. She made significant contributions to so many discussions, including the recent essay activity in the past couple of weeks.

I am aware of various members struggling with health problems. Also, I have been hospitalized with pneumonia twice in the last couple of months. We are all mortal beings as we pursue the philosophical questions. Everything in life is impermanent and all exploration occurs within the uncertainties of an unknown future.

Vera will be missed so much on the forum for her unique contributions, and, thank you for informing everyone through starting this thread.

jgill

Dear Vera, Rest in Peace. A sad time.

Moliere

That's terrible news. She had a way of making a conversation turn back to what's practical.

Condolences to the family -- she will be missed here.

180 Proof

We are all mortal beings as we pursue the philosophical questions. Everything in life is impermanent and all exploration occurs within the uncertainties of an unknown future. — Jack Cummins

:death: :flower:

javi2541997

Shocking! That's very sad news. It feels like yesterday when she gave the feedback on my stories in the 'short story competition.'

Rest in peace, Vera! Thanks for everything.

And thanks @Amity for letting us know.

Amity

So good to read your individual tributes. Sharing new thoughts and memories of Vera.

Overall, a positive and shining light. Caring. Even in the midst of difficulties. In her own words:

Overall, it's been engaging, challenging, worthwhile and even fun. — Vera

On hearing of my decision to leave TPF:

Come back when you feel up to it, to participate in what feels right.
Meanwhile, heal! — Vera

I intend to read more of her writing, blog and fiction. To take time and savour, when I am feeling better.
But right now, it's time to rest. And reflect...to follow Vera's wise words. :heart: :flower:

And to all, who are going through difficult times - stay strong. Take care. :pray: :sparkle:
And yes, seize the day by its scruffy collar...get a grip. Swear if you must. Then, smile through the tears.

Ludwig V

This is very sad. I only knew Vera from her posts. But I always found them worth reading. Her voice was always distinctive and, in my view, constructive. I shall miss them a great deal.

boundless

Very sad news. My condolences to her family and all her loved ones.

Rest in peace, Vera!

ssu

Vera was one of those members whose comments I always liked and whose discussions I enjoyed. Very sad to hear this. Condolences to her family.

unenlightened

Work is done, then forgotten.
Therefore it lasts for ever. — Lao Tzu

In a little while we will forget, but not just yet.

Bob Ross

↪Amity

My dearest condolences! :broken: She will be missed.

Fire Ologist

Vera was the best… I enjoyed her intelligence, wisdom and wit. Her stories of real life and fiction captivated me. Extraordinary.
A purrfect participant as writer, reader and responder… — Amity

Indeed.

Full of life, color and personality, pouring through this often dry, black and white forum. She was always fun to read. And such a great writer.

She disagreed with almost everything I said, so when we did agree, which also happened, you know something heartfelt had been shared all the more.

So sorry to hear this.

I know she would not recommend I waste my time, but I will remember her and Francis in my prayers anyway, because I know she would have told me to do whatever works for me.

Count Timothy von Icarus

That's very sad to hear. She will be very missed, she was a great contributor.

ucarr

I knew her as a major contributor to our TPF Fiction Competition. I'm shocked and saddened by our loss of her presence so soon.

hypericin

So sorry to hear this! Terrible news. I appreciated her grounded, wise posts and excellent fiction, and her generous constructive criticism to other writers. She will certainly be missed here.

bert1

That's a shock. I enjoyed her posts.

Leontiskos

May she rest in peace. :flower:

Benkei

Dear Vera, thank you for having graced this forum. It was a better place because of it. On a personal note also thanks for reviews on my own writing. :flower:

praxis

Damn, I liked her a lot.

AmadeusD

R.I.P Vera.

unenlightened

Human beings, like sea lions and zebras, are individual, real, particular, unique - not generalities forming a dull backdrop against which the special ones suffer mental anguish and shine like stars.
6 days ago — Vera's last sentence of her last pf post

Not a bad place to stop. A star set in a background of stars. Thank you!

The passing of Vera Mont, dear friend.

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