Beginning in 1984, Laila (The Mother of Telecommuting) has had and always will have the distinction being a major influence in our lives, including cocktail toasts with true matinees. As a beautifully gifted, intelligent and inspirational friend, she offered us exceptionally welcomed mentoring together with her beloved Jack. And, together they have synergistically made our world a better place. We are eternally grateful.
Laila continues living with us in our minds and hearts.
Fleming, LisTovaDavid …
p.s. See Laila's TeleConcertizing at: http://davidflemingltd.com/commentary/9901comLaila.htm

No candles needed. Lail's bright light will shine on in others. Tim and I were the beneficiaries of her passion for great music and life (surely the two were synonymous to Laila!). Since 1972 when Maggie stumbled into Jack and Lail's lives, we have shared music, food, raccoons, birthdays, Weimeraners, poodles, raccoons, yellow Volvos, visits (not frequent enough), and general hilarity. To say that we adored Laila is not adequate; she enriched our lives and made us all better people. There is a big hole in the universe with her passing, but if the Greeks were right and there really is music of the spheres (beyond mathematics) I suspect I hear the sound of a flute.

Laila Nilles, and Jack Nilles her loving husband...my late husband Michael and I have known them both since 1996. Laila and Jack are two individuals but one entity. They have always been an inspiration. I met Laila for the first time in 1996 at a recording session of a violinist i was accompanying at the piano. After that recording project was over, we became dear friends. Laila recorded me at the piano and on the violin. I always sought Laila's musical advice, when ever i had a concert or recording projects to prepare. She was an artist to the highest level, a concert flutist, had recordings to her own right. Laila had an acute high level of musical instincts and life's wisdoms. She was a true friend. Dearest Laila, you will always be with me in spirit where ever i am on my musical endeavors. You are the truth, love, compassion and devotion. I love you, Laila, for ever!

What a full and rich life Laila had and such a long, happy partnership with Jack. I loved learning more about it here and seeing the photos of so many good times. She will be greatly missed.