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- Toronto Star (ON) -- Saturday 27 Aug 2011
ARBOUR, Gary Michael -- It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Gary Arbour at his home in Toronto on Monday,22 August 2011, in his 64th year. Beloved son of Eileen Arbour (nee Wood), who predeceased him, and Raymond (Bud) Arbour (Monnie) of Barrie, Ontario, dear brother of Diane Cartledge (John) of Kingston, Ontario. Gary will be sadly missed by his nieces LauraCurtis (Chris) of Winnipeg,Manitoba and Emily Cartledge of Victoria, British Columbia, and by hischerished friends. Gary was a pianist with the National Ballet of Canada for 30 years and an avid bridge player. Private interment in St John's Cemetery in Waubaushene, Ontario planned for a later date. For thosewishing, the family would appreciate expressions of sympathy made to the Regent Park School of Music, 534 Queen Street East, Toronto M5A 1V2.Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com
Excerpts from Gary's online Guestbook . . .
27 Aug 2011
Just heard. My sincerest condolences. Played many a bridge game againstGary who was a formidable opponet. ~ Bert Connolly, Whitby, Ontario
27 Aug 2011
My deepest condolences to the family. I knew and worked with Gary for almost all of his 30 years with the National Ballet. He was a wonderful human being and a very gifted musician. May he rest in peace. ~ Larry Toman, Toronto, Ontario
28 Aug 2011
To Diane and your family -- Please accept our sincerest condolences andrejoice in your brother's life, well lived, providing musical enjoyment to so many. May his memory be eternal. ~ Mary Ellen andGeorge Komar, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
28 Aug 2011
I remember Gary from Barrie North Collegiate ...the yearbook talks about his musical talent and I am glad he grew up doing what he loved to do...I didn't know him after high school but it sounds like he gave to life well and it gave back ...my sincere condolences to the family. ~
David Little, Pickering, Ontario
29 Aug 2011
To those who loved Gary Gary was a huge part of my artistic life at TheNational Ballet of Canada. I had just written a note to him inviting him to celebrate our 60 Anniversary with us. I was hoping he would accept and that we would be able to see each other again. I loved the artistic relationship that we shared over many years and I'm so sorry that heis gone. My deepest condolences to you all Sincerely Karen Kain
30 Aug 2011
To Gary's Family, Thank you for sharing him with all of us at the ballet for so many years. We always knew it would be a good class or rehearsal when Gary was playing. Such a talented musician. All my best to you.And to you Gary, now you can have all the ice cream sundaes you want. Thanks Gary. With Sympathy Vanessa National ballet 1965-1987
30 Aug 2011
Gary was so talented and so very smart ! I was so fortunate to be not only his friend but also to have worked with him at the Ballet.While James Kudelka was creating and I was dancing...Gary was in the corner inspiring us with his wonderful love and passion for music on the piano. Helived an incredibly interesting and well travelled life and will certainly be missed by many! I still cannot believe that I visited him on that Saturday afternoon and that it would be my last time.....I carry with me years and years of wonderful memories of our friendship which willalways be close to my heart...... Sending my deepest sympathy, Vicki. Victoria Bertram
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1947 - 2011 (63 ans)