HEATHER A.S. LAIR

Condolences & Memories (24 entries)

• I met Heather at a landscape quilt class in the spring. It was at this class I was truly inspired by her artistic ability with fiber and fabric. I left that day remembering her words, "you'll never look at fabric the same way again". I now look at what "I" can do with fabric because of her. She encouraged me to take many landscape pictures when I went on a recent holiday to New Brunswick, also where she grew up. We shared some Maritime stories and it was wonderful knowing her for the short time. She will be in my thoughts as I create my landscape pieces. My condolences to the family. I know Heather will always be with you in spirit. - Posted by: Anne Baetsen (Friend, quilt class student) on: Jul 23, 2013

• I met Heather for the first time last summer - the first of what I had hoped would eventually be many encounters. Her vibrant spirit and explosive creativity was a force to be reckoned with. I am so sad to hear of her passing. My condolences to her family who have lost a treasure. - Posted by: Simone Hébert Allard (Acquaintance) on: Jul 06, 2013

• Heather has left a beauiful quilted footprint upon this earth. Heaven is lovlier with her presence there. - Posted by: Betty Hines (Quilting student) on: Jul 06, 2013

• Heather was a pioneer member of TAFA: The Textile and Fiber Art List. Her sense of humor, gentleness and wittiness was a great source of joy for me. I feel so sorry for this great loss, to you, the family, and all of her friends. Here is a post honoring her on our site: http://www.tafalist.com/in-memorium-heather-lair - Posted by: Rachel Biel (Fellow artist and TAFA member) on: Jul 05, 2013

• I will miss her beautiful smile, piercing eyes, lilting voice, nimble fingers, generosity of spirit and positive attitude. Our brief friendship was treasured. Her "Celestial Bodies IV" (2008) hangs in our abode. Every time I look at it now I will remember her. She is a celestial body. http://nurturingspace.ca/2013/07/04/heather-lair-celestial-body/ - Posted by: Evelyn Ward de Roo (fellow artist) on: Jul 05, 2013

• Words alone cannot express the sincere sympathy expressed to you Rick, Silas and Emily. We are thinking of you as we remember many fond memories of Heather. You are thought of more than you know, with love from the Lamb family Tammy Rob Coralee Laurie and Rebecca - Posted by: Tammy lamb () on: Jul 05, 2013

• I never met Heather but have admired her beautiful work for many years now, it was with great saddness that I learned of her passing and I send my sincere sympathy to you her loving family. She was indeed an inspiration to me and so many others. - Posted by: Sheila Munro (admirer) on: Jul 05, 2013

• Rick, Silas and Emily - we are so very sorry for your loss. Heather will forever be remembered for the very special person that she is. She touched the lives of many in our own community of Gimli and far beyond. She generously shared not only her amazing artistic talents but her warm and open heart as well, and for that, she will be deeply missed. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. - Posted by: Linda and Eric Goodman (Friends) on: Jul 05, 2013

• I feel for Heather's family who have lost her all too soon. The quilting community small and large have benefitted from her creativity, imagination, etc. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to take some of Heather's classes. - Posted by: Dianne Urquhart (former student and fellow quilter) on: Jul 05, 2013

• Heather was an inspiration to all who had the opportunity to take her classes, she was truly a kind and generous spirit to all. She will always be remembered for her art, her warmth and spirit. Our prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Emily Johnson (fellow quilter) on: Jul 05, 2013

• Rick, Emily & Silas, Consider this the biggest hug of love anyone can give, Heather will always be in our hearts that are so broken at this time but her courage and positive attitude give us all strength to tackle any curve life throws. We send our love be strong as Heather would want us all to be. Love you all, Bev - Posted by: Bev, Roy & Chris Thistle, Betty Thompson (Cousin & Aunt) on: Jul 04, 2013

• Sad times!!. Heather was a brilliant artist. She was a mentor and support to so many even though in a league of her own when it came to quilting. She was generous with her help. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. Even though we only saw each other when I was visiting in Gimli, she welcomed all who came up to quilt or visit on the WAVE tour. She spoke so lovingly of her family. My heart goes out to all of them. - Posted by: Andrea Bell Stuart (Friend, fellow quilter) on: Jul 04, 2013

• The world has a lost such a beautiful woman. I will treasure every quilting technique that I have been blessed to have received from her. She was so inspiring on so many levels and wasn't shy about sharing her "secrets"..... She encouraged her students to take the techniques and make them their own. Her bookmarks of appreciation will be treasured forever and her homemade cookies and beautiful smile will be missed. My condolences to Rick, Silas, and Emily during this very difficult time. She spoke of them often during her classes, and I enjoyed hearing her parental advice while she taught her latest quilting adventure! No one will ever know how many people she has impacted throughout her short life. She was a true gift..... - Posted by: Laura Bonneville (Student of her Gimli quilting retreat classes) on: Jul 04, 2013

• My condolences to Heather's family. I enjoyed travelling to Kentucky with Heather as well as attending one of her work shops. She will be missed. - Posted by: Trudi Wigmore (Fellow Quilter) on: Jul 04, 2013

• I admired her for her humble brilliance in colour scheme, design and stitch. She was an icon in the Canadian quilting and fibre art community. To me she was a mentor and friend. She will be truly missed. - Posted by: Brandy Lynn Maslowski (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2013

• Our deepest Sympathy to Rick and Family. Heather was a beautiful person. I will miss seeing her riding her bike around Gimli. She always had a smile for anyone she met and a kind word. - Posted by: Karen Gottfried (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2013

• my heart is broken. We are all thinking of you Rickey, Emily and Silas. We will never forget Heather. I have more photos from our visit at your home last month. Please let me know what email I should send them to. xo - Posted by: Monika Kinner-Whalen (friend) on: Jul 04, 2013

• I will so miss Heather's beautiful quilts and wonderful visits with her during the Wave! May her family find peace in her passing. - Posted by: Jeannine (freind) on: Jul 04, 2013

• Rick and family, please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I/we enjoyed many conversations with Heather over the years at the Gimli Quilting weekends. Heather was a great lady and inspiration to all with her kindness and creative talents. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. - Posted by: Sheryl Watt (Friend) on: Jul 04, 2013

• I first met Heather and Rick in the summer of 1997. Heather was such a sweetheart - kind, funny, so talented with her crafts, a wonderful wife and mother. I also met her and Rick at my sister's house for a musical evening in the spring of 2000. She was just so easy to talk to and had such a good sense of humor. My thoughts and condolences go out to the family. Heather was taken from them and us too soon. She will be very much missed. I certainly will never forget her. - Posted by: Wanda Starr (acquaintance ) on: Jul 04, 2013

• So sorry to hear of your loss. I really enjoyed taking a quilting class from her and learning all of her techniques. I will miss her kind personality and encouragement - Posted by: Charlene Cochrane (quilting friend) on: Jul 04, 2013

• Heather was a kind thoughtful person, even to the extent of donating to my flood relief days before her passing. As part of TAFA, she will be sorely missed. - Posted by: arlee barr (fellow artist and TAFA member) on: Jul 04, 2013

• This sad news is truly heartbreaking. I sold Heather's amazing handmade bags and accessories at my shop here in Winnipeg. I looked forward to every time she came by over the past few years as we always had such important and inspiring conversations. My impression of what little I knew of her was that she was an incredibly strong, positive, joyful woman. I drew a great deal of inspiration from Heather and will truly miss her and her creative spirit. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. - Posted by: Andee Penner (Great admirer and fellow crafter and retailer of Heather's accessories) on: Jul 04, 2013

• My condolences to Heather's family. She will be sorely missed in the Art community and the Quilting world. - Posted by: Marie Minaudier (Fellow Quilter) on: Jul 04, 2013