In Memory of Sherri Watson

April 3, 1944 - March 27, 2023
 
Among the myriad of activities Sherri undertook and at which she excelled, was the role of co-chair of the Environmental Action Group, or as she liked to call us, her EAG Family. 
 
She was dedicated to and worked unstintingly for the natural environment and a wide range of environmental issues, for social justice, for the congregation, Ajashki and much more.
 
She was a skilled leader and had a talent for balancing an unwieldy number of tasks and handling a challenging mix of people with aplomb.  She was an excellent organizer and knew how to listen, how to communicate and how to draw the best out of others.  Her self-admitted gift for using “the red pen” was particularly convenient when editing our many letters of advocacy over the past three years. She was a mentor to many of us.
 
She was also a wonderful friend, and such a joy to be with. She had a quick mind, and we won’t soon forget that dry humour, the raised eyebrow and compassionate gaze.  She had the knack of making a person feel heard and appreciated in conversation.

As are many others, we in the EAG Family are feeling a great loss.  But we are grateful for what Sherri gave us. And as we continue to work for the future of the planet, in her honour, we can all attempt to channel her persistent determination. 

Addendum: We are please to announce that Sherri has been awarded a posthumous Climate Champion Eco Award by Ecology Ottawa, Ottawa's leading environmental organization.

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