And a sad voice from the land of Oz. Norman enjoyed catching up with his Ozzie mates at conferences like IFLA and I am very proud to have been one of these mates, though a later arrival into his fold. His humour and friendliness will be sadly missed. Kerry Assoc Prof Kerry Smith, FALIA Head| Department of Information Studies School of Media, Culture & Creative Arts Curtin University Tel | +61 8 9266 7217 Fax | +61 8 9266 3152 Email | [log in to unmask] Web | http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/about/staff/index.cfm/k.smith http://humanities.curtin.edu.au/schools/MCCA/information_studies/ Curtin University is a trademark of Curtin University of Technology. CRICOS Provider Code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW) This email, including any attached files, may contain confidential information for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorised to receive information for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. -----Original Message----- From: Open Lib/Info Sci Education Forum [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Charley Seavey Sent: Saturday, 16 October 2010 10:01 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: FW: Norman Horrocks passed Shooting the breeze with Norman was always one of the great parts of ALISE conferences. He was one of the most vibrant personalities I have ever met. I'll miss those chats. RIP buddy. Charley Seavey Ranganathan said it all! Quoting Karen O'Brien <[log in to unmask]>: > > > From: Sarah Horrocks [mailto:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Friday, October 15, 2010 10:53 AM > To: Lois Ann Gregory-Wood > Subject: Norman Horrocks > > > > Hello Lois Ann > > > > It is with sadness that I write to tell you that my father passed away > peacefully last night. > > Attached is the obituary we are sending to the local paper. Please pass > along this news to whomever you feel is appropriate. > > > > Regards, > > Sarah > > > > > > Sarah Horrocks > > Administrative Officer > > to the Killam Trusts > > 1391 Seymour Street > > Halifax, NS B3H 3M6 > > Tel: 902.494.1329 > > Cell: 902.233.1132 > > Fax: 902.494.6562