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Sad news about Janet Mattei

23 March 2004 01:35

From the AAVSO Discussion group.

 

(The below message is forwarded from Dr. Mario Motta.)

 

Dear members, staff, and friends of the AAVSO. 

It is my very sad duty to inform you all that Dr. Janet Mattei died at 4:20 PM today 3/22/04 at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital after a long battle with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia. 

In typical Janet fashion she fought a heroic battle with this deadly disease for the past 7 months, but in the past few weeks it overcame her. Last Tuesday she asked that I inform her friends worldwide when this time came for her. Last evening she slipped into a coma, and passed away just minutes ago.

The AAVSO has lost a strong leader who has guided our organization to greatness.  The world of astronomy has lost a patron of her field. Amateur astronomers the world over have lost a mentor who bridged the world of amateurs and professionals. I, along with many others the world over who knew her well, have lost a dear friend who will be deeply missed.

Information about services will be forthcoming soon.

Mario Motta, MD

 

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