With Deep Regret: Passing of Mr. Kendall Crilly
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Mr. Kendall Crilly, former University Librarian of Hong Kong Baptist University (2016–2021) and President of the Hong Kong Library Association (2021). Mr. Crilly passed away peacefully in his sleep on 25 November 2025.
Mr. Crilly grew up in the Upper Midwest of the United States. He was an Associate University Librarian at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut before joining HKBU. His commitment and service have left a lasting impact on the profession and all who had the privilege to work with him.
On behalf of the Hong Kong Library Association, I extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Please join me in honoring Mr. Crilly’s memory and his invaluable contributions to our library community