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Dr. Maurice F. Kenny
August 16, 1929 ~ April 16, 2016 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Liz Knight
on April 28, 2016 10:15 PM
A candle was lit by Dr. Lisa M. Wilson
on April 22, 2016 6:42 PM
Message from norwood,ny
April 20, 2016 1:39 PM
I only got to know Maurice the last few years of his life. During our correspondences and visits he always put me at ease. His hospitality, generosity and sense of humor were something unmatched. Thank you Maurice to introducing me to look at Nature a different way. I will miss him very much. Greg Hinkley
Message from Alice M. Azure
April 19, 2016 4:34 PM
I met Maurice at the 2012 Returning the Gift celebration in Milwaukee. We were with a group of people in a van being driven by a young man who seemed intent on hitting every pot hole that he could. In the process, Maurice's hot coffee spilled over. I tried to hold the cup for Maurice, but the coffee spilled more. We got a good laugh together. After that time, I have read much of his work, especially loving Tekonwatatonti: Molly Brant. How I wish I had had more time to get to know you!
A candle was lit by Alice M. Azure
on April 19, 2016 4:27 PM
Message from Terry A. Garey
April 19, 2016 10:23 AM
Maurice published some of my poems when I was just beginning to write. I will always be grateful to him for his encouragement back in those days, and for broadening my poetry horizons with his publications.
Message from Andrew Wiget
April 19, 2016 3:37 AM
I knew Maurice as a poet and friend. He was not only a strong poetic voice but a generous and helpful editor, who lifted up so many beginning Native American writers. But for me he will always be the man of wonderful late night talks. So many are missing him already.
A candle was lit by Noelani
on April 19, 2016 12:50 AM
Message from Cheryl Savageau
April 18, 2016 11:20 PM
I'm so sorry for your loss. Maurice was so kind to me when I was a young poet, and every time I've seen him since. Sending warm thoughts to you all.
A candle was lit by Cheryl Savageau
on April 18, 2016 11:19 PM
A candle was lit by Victoria Celeste
on April 18, 2016 9:12 PM
Message from Dawn Ogrodnik
April 18, 2016 3:25 PM
In respectful celebration of my teacher:
We, as poets, oft sing songs less heard, unravel webs less seen and draw from wellsprings few would taste in this still thirsty world.
We, as poets, oft sing songs less heard, unravel webs less seen and draw from wellsprings few would taste in this still thirsty world.
Message from Neal Burdick
April 18, 2016 3:05 PM
Maurice was co-editor with me of two anthologies of essays on the North Country and the Adirondacks; a teacher at high school writers' conferences that I directed; an editor of my work; and a partner in some other writing enterprises. But most of all, he was my mentor, and friend. I shall miss him greatly.
Message from Romi Sebald
April 18, 2016 2:28 PM
Maurice was indeed a bright light for students, for the SUNY Potsdam campus community and for the arts! I will always remember the electricity in the air I felt during the poetry readings he organized.
A candle was lit by Romi Sebald
on April 18, 2016 2:20 PM
Message from Linda Mothersell
April 18, 2016 2:02 PM
So sorry for your loss Martha, Pat and Brenda and Rick and Cathy..I always enjoyed our times when Uncle Maurice would visit..He will be missed
A candle was lit by Linda Mothersell
on April 18, 2016 1:58 PM
A candle was lit by Paul Saint-Amand and Barbara Krieger
on April 18, 2016 12:01 PM
A candle was lit by Kristen Austin
on April 18, 2016 11:25 AM
A candle was lit by Vic, Stephanie & Torie Rose
on April 18, 2016 9:50 AM
Message from Art Johnson
April 18, 2016 8:44 AM
Maurice was my generous host overnight when Anne was in the hospital at Saranac Lake. We've enjoyed his poetry and his openness. A warm -hearted soul and peaceable Mohawk warrior, may he be this day with The Creator.
Message from Akua Lezli Hope
April 18, 2016 12:10 AM
So grateful for his being, his doing, his sharing and caring. How quickly time has passed so that it is now a long time since I heard his stories, giggled at his irreverent humor, was comforted and affirmed by his insights. I am grateful for the visits he hosted at Saranac Lake and Onondaga Community College, the readings and workshops he arranged at the prison, the great community and communion that he so generously shared, his expansive and embracing openness. May his transition be smooth and joyous. My deepest condolences to all who loved and held him dear.
A candle was lit by Akua Lezli Hope
on April 18, 2016 12:03 AM
Message from Sue Shaw Thompson
April 17, 2016 8:59 PM
So sorry for your loss Rick and Kathy.
Love,Sue
Love,Sue
A candle was lit by Karen Wilson
on April 17, 2016 6:30 PM
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