Close X
Sunday, December 1, 2024
ADVT 
National

Founder Of Iconic Victoria Book Store Munro's Books Dies

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 23 Nov, 2016 10:18 AM
    VICTORIA — The man behind a beloved bookstore in downtown Victoria has died.
     
    James Munro, the founder of Munro's Books, died at his home in Victoria on Monday.
     
    He was 87 years old.
     
    The store's managing partner, Jessica Walker, says Munro's death was sudden and surprising, but he didn't suffer and was surrounded by family members.
     
    Munro opened the book shop in 1963 with his ex-wife Alice Munro, and Munro's Books switched locations several times before settling into a former bank on Government Street.
     
    James Munro retired in 2014 and gave the store to Walker and three other longtime employees. 
     
    A statement on the shop's website says Munro delighted in discovering new books and promising writers, and his importance in the literary culture was recognized in 2014, when he was named to the Order of Canada.
     
    "His enthusiasm and generous spirit were the hallmarks of the business he lovingly built and tended for more than fifty years. He will be greatly missed," the statement says.
     
    Walker says Munro loved Victoria and he was passionate about its politics, economics, and architecture.
     
    "It's important to say that he loved our customers. I think he would want me to say a big, 'Thank you', from him for their support over the years."
     
    Employees are inviting customers to stop by the book store to sign a book of condolence and share their favourite memory of Munro.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Developer Puts Plan To Build Muslim Residential Community Near Montreal On Hold Following Backlash

    Developer Puts Plan To Build Muslim Residential Community Near Montreal On Hold Following Backlash
    MONTREAL — The developer behind a controversial proposal to build a Muslim housing community on Montreal's south shore has temporarily put his plans on hold.

    Developer Puts Plan To Build Muslim Residential Community Near Montreal On Hold Following Backlash

    Ottawa Intervenes, Allows Woman Facing Deportation To Remain In Canada

    Ottawa Intervenes, Allows Woman Facing Deportation To Remain In Canada
    HALIFAX — A 33-year-old mother of four who was facing deportation will be allowed to stay in Canada, her lawyer says.

    Ottawa Intervenes, Allows Woman Facing Deportation To Remain In Canada

    Eight Years For B.C. Man Convicted Of Manslaughter Of Former Common-Law Partner

    Eight Years For B.C. Man Convicted Of Manslaughter Of Former Common-Law Partner
    PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — A British Columbia man has been sentenced to just over eight years in prison for the killing of his common law partner nearly four years ago.

    Eight Years For B.C. Man Convicted Of Manslaughter Of Former Common-Law Partner

    No Safety Plan At Edmonton Fundraiser Where Woman Killed By Jeep: Inquiry

      The 20-year-old was watching drivers take part in a stacking demonstration when she was struck by one of the Jeeps as it fell on its side

    No Safety Plan At Edmonton Fundraiser Where Woman Killed By Jeep: Inquiry

    Nova Scotia Won't Provide Health Coverage For Woman Facing Deportation

    Nova Scotia Won't Provide Health Coverage For Woman Facing Deportation
    Fliss Cramman, a 33-year-old mother of four, arrived in Canada when she was eight years old — but her parents failed to obtain her citizenship.

    Nova Scotia Won't Provide Health Coverage For Woman Facing Deportation

    National Defence Investigating Possible Hack Of Its Recruiting Site

    National Defence Investigating Possible Hack Of Its Recruiting Site
    OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence is investigating a possible hack of its main recruiting website.

    National Defence Investigating Possible Hack Of Its Recruiting Site