[Vwoolf] such a big presence/such a big loss

[stringsOf Light]

Dear Edward

I am writing to you, knowing that Stuart was someone who was fond of you and tried to help you whenever he could, among the rest of us.
But most possibly you two were good friends. At least that's how I perceived you both, in relation to one another.
He's helped me too with my research but also told me a little about his life as I shared mine throughout our correspondences. I never knew about his illness even though I could sense that he wasn't mobile as he wished to be.
I am wondering is there a photo of him, as I never asked him for one? Nor did I ask if he lived in London? It felt too intruding, even though he shared with me his connection to Woolf and told me about some of his memories from youth.
You see, one thing was for sure and that’s that he responded to emails as soon he read them. The last one to me from him was on 19/11/24. But since then I started to worry, not hearing back from him, as well not seeing him being active on VWoolf lists. I felt something was up. And sure I was right.
Even though our corresponding was brief,  he left a mark on me, not only because of his vast knowledge but also because of his kindness and the ability to see me. Yet what about all those people who knew him? They must miss him terribly.
Did you know him well Edward ? Do send me a line if you can, to let me know if you are ok, as one can be during these times.

/Naida

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