Friday, 27 January 2012

Keith Maskell

I took Luke to his college interview yesterday. During the day I was remembering back to when I was his age and my Dad took me to my interview in Derby.

I recall being very nervous, but was soon put at ease by Keith Maskell, who was the head of the course. He chatted about the poorly-made, lumpy pots that I had taken with me, in the kind, encouraging manner, for which I grew to know him, before offering me a place. I was greatly saddened when I got home last night, to receive the news that he has just passed away.

He was a sweet, gentle man and a fine and ever-enthusiastic teacher. He profoundly affected my life and the lives of the many others who studied under him during his lengthy teaching career.

Thank you Keith for everything.

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5 comments:

  1. Dan Finnegan27 January 2012 at 14:48

    Another good man gone...while we carry on. Best wishes.

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  2. Hollis Engley27 January 2012 at 21:34

    condolences, Doug. As Dan said, the ones who are left behind carry on the work.

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  3. ang design28 January 2012 at 01:01

    for sure!! sweet notions doug...he impressed on you like you are to others

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  4. Lorraine28 January 2012 at 03:18

    People like that are like gold...more precious and more rare with every passing day.

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  5. Dan Finnegan29 January 2012 at 01:25

    Hey Doug! What's up with your email account? It bounces back to me. Clare Finch wanted to ask you for permission to reprint your blogpost about Ray.

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