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Sylvie Van Brabant's avatar

Thank you so much for this. I loved your Mom and so sorry to see her pass but as an ancestor she will continue to guide us. I did the film Earth Keepers with your Mom and Dad in 2010 and the film is just as important today as it was then. It's free on the national film board of Canada for Canadians at least. I'm not sure how it works for the American market. I will advise the film board that Nancy has left us and see if they could mark this event and invite people to view the film allowing them to witness the vibrancy that was her nature.

Rebecca Todd's avatar

Oh yes - I watched that film not long ago. Wonderful film. Thank you so much. But you're right, I can't access it from the US from https://www.nfb.ca/film/earth_keepers/.

Marnae Ergil's avatar

Thank you for this Rebecca. Your mom was an incredible force in the lives of so many. For me she was a 2nd mom. My best memories of her are on the farm, on Saturday mornings, working in the gardens and the presenting an incredible meal to all who were there. Over the years she was always a presence in my life. May her memory be a blessing to all of you. Please send my love to all of your family.

Brenda L's avatar

Marnae! Didn’t know you knew her! 🙏🏽💕

Eryn Dace Trudell's avatar

Love to you and your family Rebecca. What an amazing woman. Like mother, like daughter. Holding embrace.

Joan Lederman's avatar

That kind of radiant generosity lives on, aloft like the moment of Nancy in mid-air captured in the photo.

Rebecca Todd's avatar

Joan - lovely to hear from you. Would you be willing to message me your email address? I'd like to send you an invite!

Ben Falk's avatar

I am so saddened to hear this news. Wishing you and John love and grace in this passing of a most generous and spirited women. Ben

Ray Howard's avatar

Rebecca— to this day, one of the things that makes me proudest about being a native of Woods Hole, is that I was friends with the founders of New Alchemy. Your Mom and Dad were way ahead of the curve on global warming and sustainability. I’m so grateful that they introduced those immutable reality to me at such an early age. Your Mom actually taught me about it in the kitchen at your house. I was blown away. Sending love and light your way. Please give Jonathan and Susanna my best.

Ray

Rebecca Todd's avatar

Thank you for that, Ray. It means a lot!

Jon Sands's avatar

Oh, Rebecca. She was the most wonderful woman - and she changed the world for the better. We loved her. May all your memories be joyful, she was spectacular and we will miss her terribly.

Jon and Debbie

Alejandro Troncoso's avatar

Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful tribute. Sending a big hug to you

Alexandra Combes's avatar

Deepest sympathies to you and your family Rebecca, we send our love and condolences from Scotland. Your mother will continue to inspire the next generation.

Daniel Burstyn's avatar

Your mother was an amazing person and she and your father have always been among my heroes. The dreams of the new alchemists live on in many corners of the earth, including mine. May her soul rise high and be an advocate for all of us, as she is surely dancing with the angels. May your family all find comfort in the blessing of her memory.

Marieke van Vugt's avatar

What a beautiful tribute to what sounds like an amazing person!

Dorothy Henaut's avatar

She Is sorely missed.

Suzanne Beth Miller's avatar

Beautiful Rebecca, all our love and condolences to you and your family. May her memory forever be a blessing.

Guilherme Castagna's avatar

Your Mom and Dad are an inspiration to so many of us throughout the world. Blessings to you all.