It was a day to remember for Joyce Doolittle. Surrounded by residents, family and friends, Joyce was recognized recently at United’s Garrison Green community for earning the Order of Canada. She was named to the Order of Canada in January but received the award from Governor-General Julie Payette at a ceremony in Ottawa in September. […]
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Joyce Doolittle Awarded the Order of Canada
Pre-eminent Calgary theatre director, actor and writer, Joyce Doolittle, has been awarded the Order of Canada for “contributing to the advancement of theatre in Calgary through her pioneering efforts as a performer, teacher and leader.” Joyce, who turns 90 this spring, came to Calgary with her husband Quenten in the 1960s. “At the time, there […]
A Tribute to an Inspirational Couple
“Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – poet Robert Frost. They met at Ithaca College in New York, married and came to Calgary in 1960 with their four children. Quenten Doolittle worked at the University of Calgary teaching strings and theory […]
