My brother Eliford, "Life" passed
away suddenly this spring. He was
sick a total of 11 weeks. He is my
second brother to develop cancer
and die within 5 years. Both at age
55. He died 2 weeks after my Mom,
who developed severe dementia
last year. These have been tough
times. Dad too, passed away within
the past 6 years. I miss them all.
This portrait was done to honour
the memory of my brother, Life.
The following was written in the
program for the local dinner
theatre production.
" Eliford Mott. 1953 - 2008 This
year's production was dedicated to
Eliford. He was involved in the
dinner theatre from its inception,
including the architectural design of
the rink waiting room. In the past
productions, Eliford has been our
director (20 plays), actor (23
plays), funny man, straight man,
understudy for female roles, set
builder, sound technician, make-up
consultant, costume designer,
driving force in the community and
most of all our friend, husband,
father, brother and brother-in-law.
He is missed."
A bursary has been started in his
name. He was also on the board of
and the president of the
neighboring Credit Union. He has
been nominated for a presitigious
award posthumously.
I could go on. But he would call
himself a simple farmer.
The cedar strip canoe in the
portrait was one he built by re-
cycling old cedar siding. They were
works of art. Two kayakers run the
white-water. They represent my
brother, Eliford, who joins my
brother, Charlie.
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Jerry Cave 31 Jul 2013
Hi Diana - I was perusing some of my favorite artists and came across this. Not sure how I missed it. I hope you are doing okay ... it is so difficult to lose family. Sending my light to you. You are an amazing artist, and you inspire me to paint!Olga van Dijk 28 Jan 2010
OMG, you went through a lot of losses... I'm so sorry to hear.... What a special person he must have been Diana... Great tribute... Love and Light, OLGACathy Jones 13 Jun 2009
Beautiful tribute to your brother. I see how much you loved him. My condolences on your loss. Thats so sad for him to pass so suddenly at such a young age. CathyRavinder Dutt 12 Jun 2009
nice work thereKaterina Koukiotis 02 Jun 2009
so sorry for you loss diana *hugs* beautiful tribute and painting to your brother :)