MONTREAL --
The Montreal literary community has lost a talent, as Joel Yanofsky has died after a long battle with cancer.
He was 65 years old.
His wife Cynthia Davis spoke of Yanofsky being a kind and pleasant person to be around.
"I am very grateful for the 23 years I was lucky enough to share with Joel," she said. "He was completely devoted and always kind to those of us blessed to be loved by him. I cannot imagine a better husband or father to our son. Joel made everything fun for us and we miss him so."
Writers, academics, friends and fans of the written word began posting their thoughts and memories of the man on social media when it was announced that Yanofsky had died.