One of the best things about Mudcat..I get to learn of new, wondrous people, sadly sometimes after they have left us, as in this case, but still it is uplifting and interesting to learn of another incredible person amongst these "pages." Thank you for sharing.
Gratton Puxon, I hope you don't mind my adding a link to your book. It sounds very interesting: Click Here.
My condolences to Venice's "adopted singing family" and friends.