Ed Brill

Post a Comment

1. 1  Alan Lepofsky http://www.alanlepofsky.net | 2/22/2008 5:50:43 PM

   Very sad indeed. I worked with Jean for many years, and through him met Jamie. I then of course worked with Jamie on Lotus related items. My best wishes to Jean and Jamie's family. She really was one of those bright stars you hear about that burned out too soon.

1. 2  Robert Brooks http://robertbrooks.ca | 2/22/2008 6:36:07 PM

   Knowing Jamie as I did I know she will continue to be with us in spirit. She always spoke very highly of Ed and Alan and considered you both kindered spirits.

   Her smile and passion were contagious. Her beliefs strong, and her sense of right and wrong unimpeachable. She encouraged me in more ways than I am able to count and will NEVER be forgotten.

   When you remember Jamie remember passion for Lotus. It was a large part of her being.

   I hope to see you soon Jean.

1. 3  Pete McPhedran  | 2/22/2008 7:42:45 PM

   The subject line says it all.

   You are missed Jamie.

   --Pete

1. 4  tonyo  | 2/22/2008 11:20:10 PM

   I knew and worked with jamie for several years. She was a bright light at Lotus Canada and with IBM. She will be missed by all in the lotus and ex-lotus family.

1. 5  Kurt Binnie  | 2/23/2008 7:59:03 AM

   I am very sad to read this.

   Jamie worked closely with us for several years. My condolences to her family friends an co-workers.

1. 6  Kurt Binnie  | 2/23/2008 7:59:22 AM

   I am very sad to read this.

   Jamie worked closely with us for several years. My condolences to her family friends and co-workers.

1. 7  Norm Van Bergen  | 2/23/2008 9:17:55 AM

   I knew Jamie for at least 6 years - I thought very highly of her, admired her, and looked forward to seeing her whenever I knew our paths would cross. She had spunk, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude about everything. I last saw her at Lotusphere 2007 and we spent over an hour chatting in the departure lounge at the airport in Orlando after the conference ended. What a classy lady - a huge loss for us all who knew her, and a huge loss for IBM/Lotus as she was a tireless advocate for this technology that has brought us together in community.

   We'll miss you Jamie. Until next time...

1. 8  Mike Mortin  | 2/23/2008 11:49:32 AM

   I had worked with Jamie over the last 2 years. She will be missed as a member of every team she was on, including her family's. My thoughts are with them all.

1. 9  Frederic Dahm  | 2/23/2008 11:03:19 PM

   I... I... am shocked at the loss.

   Jamie was one of the first to welcome me at Lotus (when it was Lotus, period) over 10 years ago and from the first moment she was a good friend, a great colleague and above all, a wonderful person and soul. She was always a shining example of everything a member of the Lotus family could be and I always aspired to be as good as her. Despite my efforts, I never have been. I honestly don't think anyone has or ever will.

   I extend my deepest and sincerest condolences to Jamie's family.

   I, like my Lotus colleagues in Canada, will also mourn her. I feel the world to be a lesser place now that this bright soul has left it.

1. 10  John McMillan  | 2/24/2008 1:08:44 PM

   Jamie was always such a positive role model despite the battle she bravely waged. Our condolences to her family and friends. She will be dearly missed by all of the Lotus community but particularly here in Canada.

1. 11  Rick Power  | 2/24/2008 2:13:52 PM

   I'm sure IBMers and friends throughout the Americas are saddened to lose such a wonderful person as Jamie. I visited many customers throughout Atlantic Canada with her. The customers and I always looked forward to her vists, as her skills and spunk were both treasured.

1. 12  Gary Walsh http://www.dlitools.com | 2/25/2008 9:03:57 AM

   I remember the Lotusphere before last, when Jamie told me the cancer had come back. She knew the chances of beating it a second time were slim, but while I sniffled and blubbered she refused to feel sorry for herself. Over the last two years she probably lived more than some people do in a lifetime. Over the last few months the emails had stopped, and I feared the worst. I had to pull over to the side of the road when Tyrone sent me the email. Jamie was my friend. I wished we had done the plane ride kiddo. Too bad the weather Gods got in the way. I should have tried again. Am I ever going to miss you.

1. 13  Fred Logan  | 2/25/2008 10:04:44 AM

   My fondest memories of Jamie will be for her hallmark devotion to those around her. She was genuiunely interested in the welfare of her friends, peers and colleagues. Jamie had great listening skills. She could be counted on to champion the downhearted and bolster flagging spirits. Altho' I had too few interactions with Jamie during recent years it was always uplifting to be in her presence.

   My thoughts and prayers go out to Jean-Noel and the family.

1. 14  Fred Logan  | 2/25/2008 10:04:48 AM

   My fondest memories of Jamie will be for her hallmark devotion to those around her. She was genuiunely interested in the welfare of her friends, peers and colleagues. Jamie had great listening skills. She could be counted on to champion the downhearted and bolster flagging spirits. Altho' I had too few interactions with Jamie during recent years it was always uplifting to be in her presence.

   My thoughts and prayers go out to Jean-Noel and the family.

1. 15  Loretta Golby  | 2/25/2008 10:05:12 AM

   I worked with Jamie for over 12 years on various Lotus Notes projects, she always brought such a positive enthusiasm to every situation... I can only hope I can display that same attitude and spunk she always had in memory of Jamie. We will certainly miss Jamie in our Canadian Market, in our workplace and in our personal lives. Thanks for the many great times, conversations and strategy brain storming sessions !!

   I will miss her support and friendship. My condolences to her family and friends.

1. 16  Sophie Beauchemin  | 2/25/2008 10:17:06 AM

   Jamie will remain for me the most vibrant role model of

   courage and passion for Life. You are and will be missed.

   Condolences to her family and friends

1. 17  Patricia Labrie  | 2/25/2008 10:31:47 AM

   Jamie, je suis très attristée par ton départ. J'aurais dont voulu que la maladie t'épargne et te laisse vivre librement. Je te porte dans mon coeur et et je pense à toi.

1. 18  Donald Petit  | 2/25/2008 10:40:28 AM

   We're all in shock...

   Even when going through rough times with treatments, she still managed to wear a BIG smile and PUT one on every single face she met. That's how I'll remember Jamie; unfailing smile an courage like I've seldom seen.

   My condolences to her loved ones.

1. 19  Laurie Desautels http://www.kryos.com | 2/25/2008 11:32:55 AM

   I didn't know Jamie for all that long, but her enthusiasm and perseverance in both her work and personal lives was inspiring. I'll be thinking of her the next time I'm on a beach in Barbados ...

1. 20  Daniel Gagné  | 2/25/2008 3:32:04 PM

   Jamie,

   We will all remember your smile, your courage, your positivism and your passion for life. Thanks for the time and place you took in my life and for your support during rough moments.

   You will miss us a lot, dear Lotie !

   Sincere condolences to her family and many friends.

1. 21  Rob McAuley  | 2/25/2008 4:09:18 PM

   I first heard of Jamie when I was working for Lotus in the UK in 1993. She had just left to return to Canada, but the Staines crew were raving about what a great person she was.

   Our paths crossed immediately when I returned to Toronto, and since then, I've enjoyed her down to earth approach, working with her customers and projects.

   We've lost someone special.

1. 22  Gabor Palfy  | 2/25/2008 7:48:17 PM

   I was very fortunate to have known and worked with Jamie for several years at Lotus & IBM. Always encouraging, full of passion for life; a model for us all. Deepest condolences to her loved ones.

1. 23  Natalie Quaintance  | 2/25/2008 8:37:21 PM

   Dear Jamie;

   You where always so quick to get on a plane and give your time to promote the things that you belived in. The last time we got the chance to do this together was a call on a customer in Moncton. But we where early for the call, so we took the time to take a drive to the coast. It was a spectacular warm fall day, with the sun bouncing of the water like dimonds and the trees in their full colour. We took the time to have a chat, to laugh and to breath in the beauty of nature. This is a memory I will never forget.

   You will be missed.

   Natalie

1. 24  Simone Myton  | 2/26/2008 8:36:59 AM

   I was privileged to have worked very closely with Jamie and when I think of her it brings a smile to my face. I was the software specialist in Jamaica and with Jamie launched the first domino user group in the Caribbean. I was also with Ed at that jerk shack and I have countless other memories such as lotusphere in florida, she meeting my grandparents and me driving her to Ocho Rios for the JCS conference. Jamie was more than a coworker she was a friend. I will definately miss her.

1. 25  Ken McDonald  | 2/26/2008 11:19:27 AM

   Jamie had a profound impact on my life. It was her passion for Lotus Notes/Domino that inspired me to start Collaborative Learning Network, a successful Lotus Business Partnership in Edmonton, Alberta.

   I met Jamie in 1996 when she was with the Lotus Education Team. Through her tireless efforts and infectious enthusiasm she established a base of education customers across Canada. Her efforts contributed to the establishment of highly successful eLearning programs based on Lotus Notes/Domino at the Centre for Innovative Management at Athabasca University and with the K-12 Education Argyll Home Education Centre with Edmonton Public Schools.

   It was Jamie’s constant encouragement and support that helped me through the first few challenging years of a new company start up. She always went the extra mile and helped me to cut through IBM’s “Blue Tape” on many occasions. She encouraged collaboration between business partners and was a feisty advocate with IBM/Lotus on behalf of her customers.

   Jamie was an open person. She was comfortable speaking about her illness, but always remained optimistic. I remember wagging my finger at her on numerous occasions, asking her to slow down. But, she was unstoppable.

   For me and for many Canadian Business Partners, Jamie was the jewel in the crown of IBM/Lotus!

   IBM was lucky to have someone with Jamie’s passion evangelizing Lotus Software.

   I was lucky to call Jamie friend. I loved her like a little sister and I will miss her dearly!

1. 26  Cali Clarke  | 2/26/2008 12:50:33 PM

   Oh this is such sad, sad news...

   I worked with Jamie back in 1989 in the UK. I was the admin assistant for the UK Systems Engineer team and Jamie and Bill were both SE's in the team. Jamie was so welcoming and helpful to me as I was then, very young and inexperienced in the corporate ways. She advised me in my fledgling Lotus career and I was very grateful for her support and encouragement.

   I too ran into her at Lotusphere last year and was so sad to hear her news but not surprised to find her upbeat and determined.

   The Lotus family has lost one of the original greats, we will all miss her.

1. 27  Lyndon Lathan  | 2/26/2008 4:44:33 PM

   I am from Jamaica and meeting Jamie Houston was my launching pad of experiences and triumph in upgrading Lotus Notes at my company. Her enthusiasm and her friendship had me won over to her. The times she came to Jamaica and those times she ensured we were well taken care of at Lotusphere. She triumphed the vision of Lotus Notes and I am proud to have met her. Today I am a Lotus Notes acheiver because of my acquaintance with her. You will be remembered for those great moments, I am just sorry I never got the chance to see you to laugh and smile one more time.

   Keep smiling girl you were wonderfully made.

1. 28  Nancy Abela  | 2/27/2008 6:54:54 AM

   My condolences to Jamie's family> Loosing someone so young is very difficult, as I can attest to after the loss of my sister-in-law 2 years ago. It makes you wonder why her and why now? All of these thoughts apply to Jamie as well, and I can only hope that she is suffering less and having fun where ever she is, as I am sure is the case.

   She was our IBM/Lotus rep for countless years and was always so willing to jump in and help with whatever the problem or question was. Her positive outlook and approach to every challenge made them seem much less daunting. I will miss her greatly.

1. 29  Alicia Skinner Samuel  | 2/27/2008 5:04:24 PM

   Jamie,

   The first time I met you years ago, you were driving your little olive green miata and were so passionate and full of life that I admired you from the very first moment and thought...that's the kind of person I want to be.

   Your kindness and caring loving soul will always be remembered.

   my prayers and thoughts are with you Jean-Noel and your family.

1. 30  Kathy Gregson  | 2/27/2008 7:52:31 PM

   I met Jamie a couple of years ago when she participated in our System i cross-country Canadian roadshow. She was passionate, funny and extremely credible... the customers loved her. We talked about our common connection in the Caribbean as I had been part of the Caribbean North District for years. She was actually on her way to Jamaica and taking her husband after our roadshow, and so looking forward to it.

   I didn't know Jamie for a long time, but I thought of her often. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. My sincere condolences go out to her husband and family... a huge loss, missed by all she touched.

1. 31  Neil Wainwright http://www.nexonia.com | 3/2/2008 7:12:09 PM

   I'm sorry to be reading this on March 2nd or I would have been at the memorial yesterday. I worked with Jamie in the 90s and we'd bump into each other once in a while over the years. She was always a driving, passionate force and will surely be missed dearly by those closest to her. My condolences go out to them. We all need to remember and embrace as our own the enthusiasm and spirit that she showed.

1. 32  Erica Steinberger  | 4/21/2008 7:59:47 AM

   I feel that my life was enriched by knowing Jamie and being able to call her my friend. She was such a vibrant person, that her energy touched everyone around her. Words cannot express how much she will be missed.

1. 33  Vickie Dorris  | 4/21/2008 10:41:40 AM

   I had the priviledge of working with Jamie as part of the Lotus Academic Team. She was one of the most positive people that I have ever met. With Jamie, the glass was always half full. The world has lost a very beautiful person far too soon.

1. 34  Jeff Clark  | 6/25/2008 11:34:34 AM

   I first met Jamie when I joined Lotus back in December 1986 with Bill. Jamie was as bright and cheerful back then as she ever was. That star never lost her shine. The place won't be the same.

1. 35  Michael Avis  | 6/25/2008 5:46:53 PM

   I met Jamie when we worked for Lotus in the UK. I was there from 1989 to 1993. There were many bright, enthusiastic and committed people, some are still sharp in my memory and Jamie is most defintely one of those. I remember her smile, her humour and kind, considerate manner. I remember a party she held in her house in Fulham, West London. The comments people have left here are totally in sync with the person I briefly knew. She must be missed so terribly by those close to her, a great loss for all of you.