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The SCP has just learned of the passing of Canadian Member poet Lionel Willis on December 28, 2023. He had been contributing his work since 2021, starting after his wife passed away in 2020. He is survived by his two sons and three grandchildren. The SCP sends its condolences to his family.
Read Lionel’s poetry published by the SCP HERE. Some of his poems are also featured in Journals X and XI.
Read more about Lionel’s life on Legacy.com HERE.
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My condolences to the family.
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such words..
That’s really unfortunate.
I am so sorry to hear this. I only knew Lionel briefly through his poetry and comments – both are valuable to me. Lionel has left a shining legacy of linguistic wonder for his family and friends to indulge in and for the words he shared here, I am most grateful.
Memory eternal.
Sorry to learn of this. Rest in Peace and Poetry, Lionel.
Memory eternal.
Eternal rest grant unto him “in the long sleep beyond reach of civility and art,” to quote himself.
I have looked for copies of Lionel Willis’s books in vain and was sorry to learn of his death. May he rest in peace.