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MONTREAL -- The Montreal literary community has lost a talent, as Joel Yanofsky has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 65 years old. His wife Cynthia Davis spoke of Yanofsky being a kind and pleasant person to be around. "I am very grateful for the 23 years I was lucky enough to share with Joel," she said. "He was completely devoted and always kind to those of us blessed to be loved by him. I cannot imagine a better husband or father to our son. Joel made everything fun for us and we miss him so." Writers, academics, friends and fans of the written word began posting thei...