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Emily Hearn Valleau
January 17, 1925 - July 20, 2015
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<div itemprop="description">Emily Hearn Valleau, peacefully in Toronto on July 20th, age 90. <br /> <br />Born in Markham, Emily lived in Kitchener through her school years, Ottawa, then Toronto for university and her multi-layered career. <br /> <br />She was a widow, former spouse, sister, mother, stepmother, aunt, great-aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother. <br /> <br />Emily was a poet, children's writer, scriptwriter (Polka Dot Door, Mighty Mites, Franny books, Writers in Electronic Residence - WIER, Second Story Press, National Film Board) and ACTRA member. <br /> <br />Her keen powers of observation and contagious delight coloured her career and gained her a wide circle of friends. <br /> <br />Emily will be held in loving memory by her family and friends near and far. <br /> <br />Please send donations to Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund or Chester Village Residence (send a cheque to 3555 Danforth Ave, Toronto, Ontario M1L 1E3). <br /> <br />There will be a celebration of her life at 980 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2:00pm.</div>