In Memoriam:
ANNE PENNYLEGION
Written by Anne’s sister Feb 7th 2022
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Anne Pennylegion on October 8, 2021. Born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, Anne moved to Saskatchewan where she lived in Regina, Markinch and most recently in Earl Grey.
Anne had a strong sense of what was important in life - the simplicity of nature, the beauty of art, the enlightenment of cultures, the value of a strong work ethic and the satisfaction of accomplishment. Thoughtful, with a quick wit Anne was recognized by all who were privileged to know her as independent, hard-working, fair, and honest, dependable, and trustworthy, considerate and kind.
Anne had a rich and varied career. She was passionate about books and worked in book purchasing and selling in bookstores in Toronto, Penguin Publishing Company, Sutherland Bookstore in Regina, and the University of Regina Bookstore. Anne worked at the Canadian Plains Research Centre, University of Regina as marketing Coordinator for a number of years during which time she promoted the Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. She worked with the Saskatchewan Writers Guild over several years in policy development, organizing writer and artist retreats and contributing to the Guild’s newsletter.
Most recently Anne worked with the Saskatchewan Library Association as Program Coordinator demonstrating a high level of commitment, diligence, and creativity. In this role she collaborated with library workers and other organizations to develop programs for use in libraries across the province. Saskatchewan Library Week, Freedom to Read Week, One Book One Province were among the programs that she developed and promoted. Anne had huge respect for library and cultural communities, recognizing their common interest and working to make connections wherever possible.
A talented artist, Anne was a member of the Last Mountain Artists group practising hand spinning, dying fibres and encaustic painting. Anne wrote "A fascination with colour and a deep respect for traditional materials - beeswax, paper, wood and raw fibre - and an appreciation for the beauty of everyday objects, simple forms and shapes, informs both my hand spinning and painting. I am drawn to the rhythmic movement in spinning and the sweet, sweet scent of beeswax, and the meditative qualities of both."
At her request there is no funeral service. Anne will be sadly missed by family, friends, and colleagues.
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Hans Holtkamp
March 24, 1947 - November 11, 2021
Sculptor/Photographer
Imagining the extraordinary in the ordinary.
https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/hans-holtkamp-1083793457
Marilyn Weiss (Reynaud)
January 4, 1940, in Wakaw, SK - April 19, 2022
https://thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/marilyn-weiss-1085029295
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Sharon Louise Olson
May 10, 1962 – August 5, 2022
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/weyburn-sk/sharon-olson-10879463
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Dr. Niholi “Nik” Samuel Semenoff
December 14, 1928 – September 7, 2022
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FISHER, Lanny Terrance (Terry)
October 27, 1960 Saskatchewan- November 10, 2018 Edmonton, AB
Bio of Terry (Lanny) Fisher -1960-2018
“My people will sleep for 100 years and then it will be the artists that awaken them”
In light of the above quote by Louis Riel, Terry was definitely one of the artists waking up the Metis Nation in the 1980’s. Through his artwork, Terry highlighted the plight of numerous endangered species and, unfortunately, there are many more today as mother earth is in danger and so are all her inhabitants. Terry was able to bring national and international attention to Canada’s imperiled bird, the Gannet. He worked on his outstanding drawing, entitled “Gannet’s Tear” while representing our province at the Saskatchewan Pavilion at EXPO 86 held in Vancouver BC.
Connecting to his Metis and 1st Nations heritage, Terry had also done excellent paintings of certain animals that have special cultural significance to his proud Metis and 1st Nations identity and to name just a few, includes the eagle, buffalo and killer whales.
Terry was mentored in high school by Al Bleszyniski and was encouraged to pursue his artistic creativity. He continued to consult with Mr. Blesyniski even after changing to another high school and then graduating from high school. After high school, Terry worked in india ink and with airbrushing and over the years he perfected his techniques with these preferred mediums. It was at this time that he worked with fellow artist Ed Kalaman who introduced him to airbrushing and they worked on a collaborative piece together and from that time onwards Terry excelled in his use of the airbrush and he was off and airbrushing away!
Some other noteworthy projects that Terry was involved with included the following:
· Terry was also the artist in residence at Scott Collegiate and he greatly influenced many of its students to pursue and develop their skills in visual arts.
· Terry worked in collaboration with fellow artist, Charles Belhumeur, on an internal wall mural for the Rainbow Youth Center. Afterwards, when the youth center moved to another location, the staff had the wall cut out containing the artwork and moved it to its new location.
· Terry also worked on a wall mural at a SaskTel building situated in Regina.
· Terry had his artwork showcased in many galleries in Regina and throughout the province.
Like any other artist, Terry would quickly draw out his designs on any kind of paper near to him at the moment-napkins, bill envelope, notebook and occasionally drawing paper. The important thing was to draw it out before he lost the vision. One of his very last unfinished drawings was that of the hummingbird and maybe he drew it because he was honoring his mom who passed away a few years ago. She had a special connection to these tiny powerful winged creatures. She had hummingbirds returning to her summer house every year...such a fond memory he had of his mom. Terry was very close to his mother and cared for her until the day she died. He was her caregiver in every sense of the word. What a wonderful, caring son!
Terry was an intelligent, and had a kind loving, yet strong, soul. He loved to laugh, dance and share good times with his family and he had many friends who came from all walks of life. People were quickly drawn to him and they immediately felt at ease in his company.
Terry suddenly left this world too soon as he was only 58 years young and there was still much for him to do.
Terry will be forever loved, remembered and missed…
If you knew Terry and you have information about some of his artistic endeavors or any other stories and /or pictures & documents, then please contact his sister, Rhoda, @ 306-543-3296 as she is gathering data for a tribute and she would love to hear from you!
Thank-you to his dear friend, Ruth Engel, who took the initiative to make the arrangements for Terry to be remembered by CARFAC in the Memorial section of its AGM publication for 2018/19. Terry was a member of CARFAC and utilized its various services for visual artists…THANKS TO THE GREAT TEAM AT CARFAC!