In memory of

Melinda Kay Mayhall

January 2, 1939 -  October 22, 2020

Melinda (Mindy) Kay Fuller Mayhall. Born January 2, 1939. Melinda died peacefully in her sleep October 22, 2020.

Melinda was predeceased by her parents Forst and MaryLou Fuller. Mindy leaves behind her loving husband of 60 years, John Tarkington Mayhall and her sister Lucinda.

Melinda graduated from DePauw University in 1961 with an Honours BA in Psychology. Melinda worked at Indiana University Medical Center in Psychometrics, and along with her husband John moved to Alaska where John was with the US Public Health Service. Melinda and John then lived in Chicago while John completed his graduate training earning an MA and PhD in Anthropology. They subsequently moved to Toronto in 1970 where Melinda became an active craftsperson designing and constructing contemporary baskets. Melinda’s award winning baskets were sold and displayed worldwide. John’s professional research took Melinda and John around the world including Nunavut, northern Finland, Australia, Siberia, and Japan, where Melinda accompanied John as his research assistant. Melinda was an active member of the Ontario Craft Council for many years. A diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease ended Melinda’s craft career.

In memory of Melinda, donations can be made to Craft Ontario.

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Gilles Latour (Craft Community)

Entered October 24, 2020 from Toronto

So sad to lose one of Ontario's premiere basket makers. I met Melinda while I was serving on the Board of Craft Ontario. Melinda was very active on the Board and became the President in 2002. She has been a true supporter of the craft community and Craft Ontario, a great leader and adviser to many. My sincere condelences to John and their family.

Peter Headland & Sandra Headland (Travel friends)

Entered October 25, 2020 from Wangaratta, Australia

Our sincere sympathy to you and family John at this sad time.

Mindy will be remembered for the "lovely lady" she was. We were privileged to know her a short time.

Our love and blessings to you,

Sandra and Peter

Carl Spiess (Friend and advisor)

Entered October 27, 2020 from Toronto

John, please accept our condolences. 60 years together is a wonderful life goal for any of us to aspire to, but I know all those memories can't replace your loss.

Lois Schklar (Fellow craft artist)

Entered October 27, 2020 from Toronto

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Melinda was such a talented woman whose work was an inspiration. All the best to her family.

Lynn Bebenek (student)

Entered October 27, 2020 from Kitchener

Melinda was one of my instructors in learning basketry and I was in awe of her work. Her colours were magnificent, her designs and sometimes the mere size of her baskets, were inspiring. I knew her briefly and am so very thankful our paths crossed.
Sincere condolences to her family.

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