A Database of the Dead

Below, you will find A Database of the Dead. Into it, you are invited to enter the names of anyone who has died. If you have any questions about this project or about how you can participate, we have prepared an exhaustive FAQ for your convenience. If, after having read the FAQ, you still have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at TheHolyGasp@gmail.com.

Please note that once a name has been submitted, you will not be able to edit it. If a change is necessary, click revision, and we will do our best to assist you.

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The Name of the Dead	Pronunciation (if you feel it would be useful)	About the Dead
John Grief		1926 - 2020 John Grief was my mother. He died on April 5, 2020 at the age of 93 in London, UK. John had a great love of classical music, especially the... Read more about John Grief John Grief was my mother. He died on April 5, 2020 at the age of 93 in London, UK. John had a great love of classical music, especially the composer J.S. Bach, and was a passionate and talented organist. Read less about John Grief
Doreen Grief		1927 - 2018 Doreen Grief was my mother. She died on November 18, 2018 at the age of 91 in London, UK. Doreen had sparkling blue eyes and a cheeky sense... Read more about Doreen Grief Doreen Grief was my mother. She died on November 18, 2018 at the age of 91 in London, UK. Doreen had sparkling blue eyes and a cheeky sense of humour. Read less about Doreen Grief
Earl Abraham Friedman		1917 - 2004 In loving memory of Earl born 1917 and died 2004. Beloved husband, father, Zaida and brother. A brave man, a gentle soul, our shining star.... Read more about Earl Abraham Friedman In loving memory of Earl born 1917 and died 2004. Beloved husband, father, Zaida and brother. A brave man, a gentle soul, our shining star. Your love and devotion will live in our hearts forever. Sally and Earl, holding hands together again for always. Read less about Earl Abraham Friedman
Esther Rodney		1907 - 1993 1907-1993 - Beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sadly missed but will always be remembered for her kindness,... Read more about Esther Rodney 1907-1993 - Beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Sadly missed but will always be remembered for her kindness, faith and courage. Read less about Esther Rodney
Nachumah Feferkitchen	NaKHUmah FEferKIkhn	2005 She and her sister hid in the forests of Poland for 4 years, waiting for the war to end. Her two parents, and 4 of her 7 siblings were... Read more about Nachumah Feferkitchen She and her sister hid in the forests of Poland for 4 years, waiting for the war to end. Her two parents, and 4 of her 7 siblings were gunned down by the Nazis on her front yard. She was my Bubbe Chuma. She had an amazing Yiddish accent, and would say things like, "Don't do that--it's danger!" and, "My sheyne yingele, you are my diamond!" She knitted so many hats and booties for premature babies that Mel Lastman wrote her directly to thank her for her contribution to babies. She was the first person to model empathy to me. She insisted I learn to write a cheque and address an envelope properly. She sent me home with cooked noodles in a grocery bag (just, like, a bag of noodles, flopping around, you know?), and... she was genuinely loving. Maternal through and through. She's been elevated to angel like status in our family, and for good reason. Her heart was as big as the moon. I love her and miss her even to this day. I'm sad that she couldn't meet her great grandchildren. I know it would not have been possible to see a woman love children more than she would have loved her great grandchildren. May God bless her in heaven. Read less about Nachumah Feferkitchen
Hardy Fox		1945 - 2018 Recently emerged as the mysterious anonymous primary composer of the avant-garde rock band the Residents, Hardy Fox passed away from a brain... Read more about Hardy Fox Recently emerged as the mysterious anonymous primary composer of the avant-garde rock band the Residents, Hardy Fox passed away from a brain tumour in 2018 Read less about Hardy Fox
Lewis “Lou” Allan Reed		1942 - 2013 American singer songwriter, front man of the velvet underground
Jane Verbeek		Great aunt
John Prine		1946 - 2020 Beloved American country and folk singer songwriter
Pete Carmicheal		2020 Kind and welcoming guy who had tragically died far too young this year. Front man of the diableros, Canadian band.
Bernice Wadsworth		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernice Billy		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernard Pratt		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernard Kamatchamasis		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernard Heavy Head		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernadette Thomas		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernadette Strong		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernadette Naitamepinesse		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bernadette Hart		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Benjamin Striped Back		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Benjamin Martin		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Benjamin Crow		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Ben Albert Foley		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Wickle		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Vittrekwa		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Snowshoe		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Simon		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Rain		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Peter		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.
Bella Papastesis		An Indigenous child who died within Canada’s residential school system.

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