It is with immense sorrow that we let you know that Kirby Edmonds died on August 22, 2020 due to complications arising from a serious heart attack he suffered in July.
He passed away peacefully in the company of his family. Among his many leadership roles, Kirby was Managing Partner of TFC Associates (Training for Change), Senior Fellow and Program Coordinator of the Dorothy Cotton Institute, (DCI), and Coordinator of the Cradle to Career collective impact initiative.
Information will be shared in the future about a memorial service and celebration of his life. He is greatly missed by us all.
Cards and letters may be sent to:
TFC Associates or the Dorothy Cotton Institute
PO Box 321
Ithaca, NY 14851
We’re saddened to learn of Kirby’s illness Nd death. He was a powerful, passionate, and talented social justice educator who lived as he taught. I’m thankful for the years we worked together. He will be missed.
– LeNorman & Bernice Strong
Kirby’s passing is a deep loss for our community. His passion, insight, skill, intelligence, and warmth will be greatly missed by so many.
Deep condolences to the Kirby family. God bless Mr. Edmonds for all the good he did for so many. I admired his dedication, tenacity, focus and energy. RIP.
Sincerely,
Purnima Prabhu
Kirby was a generous, peaceful spirit. My condolences to his family. I had the privilege of working with Kirby some years ago when I lived in Ithaca, and his talent and skill in facilitating groups dealing with difficult topics was evident and appreciated. He was a calming force in a difficult time.
He will be greatly missed.
Sandra L. (Fish) Herndon
Such a disappointment! I was planning on getting together with Kirby to catch up over a meal at the Moosewood next week!
He was a fantastic, passionate, and compassionate person.
He served as a consultant for work I oversaw at USDA a couple of decades ago. He was a wonderful analyst with great questions and insights! He quickly became a friend!