RIP: Val Ross

3 comments on “RIP: Val Ross”

1. Nyla Matuk says:
   February 21st, 2008 at 9:11 am

   I had two or three conversations with Val over the last few years and every time I hung up the
   phone I would always think, “what a lovely person and great conversationalist.”

2. Sheema Khan says:
   February 28th, 2008 at 11:07 am

   I came to know Val over the past few years through the Globe Comment section. She was always supportive, and so kind. I looked upon her as a mentor and friend. I loved to listen to her wisdom, and soak in the kindness of her soul. I spoke with her just 1 week before she passed away – the prognosis seemed hopeful at the time.

   She remembered personal details, and was disappointed to know that I had stopped playing hockey due
   to my knee troubles.

   I loved her, and continue to love her example and humanity.

   It was a privilege and honour to have known her.

   I was devastated upon hearing of her death. I can only imagine what her family is going through.

   Sheema Khan
   Ottawa, ON

3. Kathryn says:
   February 28th, 2008 at 11:21 am

   I remember Val Ross kindly, as well. She helped find spots for two articles I wrote for the Globe & Mail in 2005. She was extremely respectful to me, and gave thoughtful criticism; she shifted roles at the newspaper leaving one of the articles stranded, but when I finally recontacted her, she put me in touch with the F&A page editor, who ultimately ran the short rant on deforestation I’d written. I felt she’d stuck her neck out on my behalf, which meant a lot especially considering we’d never actually met. I wish we had.

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