Condolence: I am very sorry for your loss. I had the great pleasure of working with Louise at Status of Women Canada. She was always an immense source of inspiration and mentorship. "Que son âme repose en paix".

Condolence: Dear Derek & Family: our deepest condolences. We always appreciated Louise's good common sense. We are unable to be physically be with you today, but you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolyn and Pierre

Condolence: I wish to send my condolences to the family of Louise Holmes. I knew her in her professional capacity, related especially to work on women's rights. Most specifically, when I was responsible for Women in Development for CIDA in our Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia, we started a project of capacity building for the Ministry of Women's Affairs there -- and Louise was on the planning mission in early 1988. Being an executive member of the National Action Committee on the Status of Women (1982-3), I was familiar with Louise in her role at Status of Women Canada, and was very pleased that she made herself available for our project planning. Her knowledge of government structures and processes, her dedication to advancing the status of women, her warm personality, and her ability to work cross-culturally were all on display, and contributed to preparing what became a successful project. I was saddened to learn of her illness and passing. I hope that it may be of some comfort to her family that she is remembered with admiration and fondness by me and I am sure many others. Sincerely, Wendy Lawrence

Condolence: We are sorry for your loss Derek. Let the good memories help you through this.

Condolence: Our condolences to you and your family Derek. We are deeply sorry to hear the sad news.

Condolence: Dear Derek, Sean,Katie and family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your very sad loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Ovens family