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I regret to inform the Wikipedia community that Calton Bolick has passed away, Friday evening Japan time, after a short illness. I've known Cal online for more than 30 years; he was always a fascinating and complicated intellect, sometimes a bit pointy on the edges, but always honest and direct in the pursuit of truth. I'll miss him.--jpgordon^{𝄢𝄆𝄐𝄇}04:42, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• My sincere sympathies to Calton's friends and family. He will be missed.Risker (talk)05:15, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• My regards to those who knew and loved Calton. So sad. We will miss you but your edits will outlive us all.BusterD (talk)05:56, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Not unexpected, as I was aware of his serious health problems, but very sad. I'll miss him too.Bishonen |tålk08:57, 27 February 2022 (UTC).[reply]
• RIP.starship.paint (exalt)09:45, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• My condolences to your friends and family.Gråbergs Gråa Sång (talk)11:22, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Very sad news. I didn't really know him, but I always admired his commitment to Wikipedia. He'll be missed.Kurtis^(talk)12:18, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Sad news for those he leaves behind. Keep on patrolling, bro.SN5412912:39, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Deepest condolences to Calton's family and friends.Nil Einne (talk)13:32, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Terrible news. HE will be missed that is for sure.RickinBaltimore (talk)15:48, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Rest in peace.Miniapolis00:00, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• A sad loss for Wikiepdia and more so for his friends and family. My condolences and deepest sympathy to them.MarnetteD|Talk01:56, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Rest in peace.bibliomaniac1503:29, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Condolences to all family and friends of Calton. Rest in peace.AlexUsanov961 (talk)19:07, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• I'm so sorry to hear this. --Tryptofish (talk)19:57, 28 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Calton died-- this is quite a shock. I remember our run-ins fondly. His heard was in the right place. He was an editor dedicated to the truth and to this project. He will be missed; my sympathies to his friends and family.Drmies (talk)01:53, 1 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Sincere condolences to family and friends. Semper circuitus.Lectonar (talk)07:58, 1 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was someone whose presence brought the warm light of knowledge to the cold darkness.Viriditas (talk)19:45, 2 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• My condolences to all who knew and loved him, and my blessings to his spirit. A shocking loss, indeed. He was a strong voice on this project, and will obviously be missed. RIP.Jusdafax (talk)09:15, 4 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• I'm so saddened to hear this. RIP Calton.Guettarda (talk)13:17, 21 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• RIP —Locke Cole •t •c04:02, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]
• RIP - Came back just to say this. Never got along. Always respected him. Vaya con dios.Elaragirl (talk)05:54, 17 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

	RIP
	requiescat in paceDronebogus (talk)08:50, 27 February 2022 (UTC)[reply]

you will always be editing in heaven.... 🕊Im wikipediania (talk)16:39, 3 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

https://web.archive.org/web/19990224053202/http://www.well.com/user/calton/text/cloyne.html

https://www.youtube.com/@CaltonB

https://web.archive.org/web/20251024213152/https://medium.com/@Calton/one-year-on-knife-to-the-heart-d50899d31307

https://www.instagram.com/caltonb/

https://www.flickr.com/people/calton/

https://web.archive.org/web/20251024213935/https://www.my life.com/calton-bolick/e63622815060

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