Greta Hurst 1936 – 2026

Great Hurst was proud to say she was the oldest member of Quirk-e until she passed away at the age of ninety. She said she was delighted to be part of such a clever and unique group of writers. Greta’s stories appear in all eight of Quirk-e’s anthologies, in three of Quirk-e’s zines, and in Sharing Our Journeys (Queer Elders Tell Their Stories) from Filidh Publishing.

Born in Montréal, Quebec, in 1936, Greta lived a remarkably rich, full, and independent life. She was a deeply adventurous spirit who loved exploring the world, living and travelling in different countries and constantly defying expectations. Never afraid to go against the grain, Greta carved out her own path and sought out communities of like-minded individuals wherever she went. Greta travelled well into her 80’s these last trips included Europe, Haida Gwaii, a cruise to Alaska. But her favorite was the Galapagos.

Greta was a woman of many talents and passions. She was an avid reader, an enthusiastic gardener, and a dedicated creative who loved writing and performing her short stories. She also had a lifelong passion for photography, finding equal joy whether she was capturing the world from behind the lens or posing in front of it. For many years her photo was used to promote QMUNITY Seniors programs. Above all, she loved socializing, sharing stories, and connecting deeply with others. We remember Greta for her smile and infectious laughter.