Monday, September 30, 2013
My sincerest sympathy to the family. Professor Thomas supported and encouraged me when I was earning a Master's in Canadian Literature at York University in 1975. After I began her course, I was overwhelmed at the prospect of managing to study and look,after three small children while pregnant with a fourth. When I told Professor Thomas I was planning to drop out, she said, "Nonsense. I did my graduate studies while having and raising my children, and you can too!" Thanks to her encouragement, I did earn my degree and enjoyed a rewarding and successful career teaching at Humber College. Clara Thomas was a wonderful teacher as well as an inspiring role model. I hope your memories of her and her long and wonderful life will bring you comfort and consolation.
