Jane Bonner Obituary, Death – As the news of the passing of our valued and much-loved Company Manager, Jane Bonner, continues to sink in, everyone at Opera North is stricken with an overwhelming sense of grief. This week, we learned the devastating news that she had passed away, and ever since then, there has been a huge hole both in our organization and in our hearts.
A tribute to her steadfast dedication, enthusiasm, and the amazing care she offered to all of our artists, Jane’s engagement with Opera North spans over four decades, making it one of the longest-running relationships in the company’s history. Her dedication to the Company was remarkable, and her continued presence made an incalculable difference on the path that we were all traveling together.
Jane Bonner was more than a coworker; she was a treasured friend and a confidante to a large number of people who had the luxury of working alongside her during the course of her career. Her welcoming personality, unlimited generosity, and genuine affection won the hearts of those who met her, and she will forever have a place in our hearts.
As we struggle to come to terms with the immensity of Jane’s passing, we take comfort in the beloved memories of the time she spent with us. Within the Opera North family, the memory of her life will live on forever as a steadfast example of support and generosity. Her legacy is a demonstration of the significant influence that a single person can have on the entirety of an organization.
We would like to dedicate the opening night of “Masque of Might” tonight in memory of Jane Bonner and in recognition of the extraordinary contributions she made. It is an appropriate monument to a woman who dedicated her life to the arts, and we pay honor to the woman’s unwavering love for our Company and the artists that work here.
We bring Jane’s spirit with us as we begin this performance, and we are confident that her presence will be palpable in every note, every scene, and every moment that takes place on stage. She will live on in our memories as a guiding light, encouraging us to never stop striving for greatness and cultivating the profound sense of camaraderie that she cherished so much.
Although our hearts are broken, we are filled to the brim with appreciation for the opportunity to have known and collaborated with Jane Bonner. She has left an indelible stamp on Opera North as well as in our hearts, and the memory of her will continue to resonate with us as we work to continue her legacy of dedication and enthusiasm in the years to come.
