Neil Chotem

Neil Chotem

Neil Chotem Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 23, 2008.
OBITUARY NEIL CHOTEM 1920 -2008 Pianist and composer Neil Chotem passed away on February 21, 2008 at the age of eighty-seven. He will be sadly missed by his spouse Francoise Riopelle Mercure, his children Tara (John), Tony (Marilyn) and Peter, his grandchildren Catherine, Rebekah and Adam, the children of his spouse Yseult, Sylvie, Patrick and their families and many other relatives and friends. The family will receive condolences on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 from 2 to 7 p.m. at: Centre funeraire Cote-des-Neiges 4525 Ch. De La Cote-des-Neiges Montreal, 514-342-8000 In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be appreciated.

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Joan Halmo, Secretary

February 27, 2008

From Gustin House in Saskatoon, where Neil had studied music intensely for several years under Lyell Gustin, we send deepest sympathy to Francoise and to all the family. Neil’s brilliant gifts made a great and lasting impact on the Gustin Piano Studios and indeed on Saskatoon; though his studies took place in the 1930s, he continued to be held in highest regard by Dr. Gustin and the hundreds of Gustin students over the decades. We are saddened at Neil’s passing, even as we were grateful for his interest in the recent restoration of Gustin House and were so privileged to have had him as our Honorary President since 2007.

Walter Thiessen, President
The Gustin/Trounce Heritage Committee Inc.
Gustin House, Saskatoon, SK

Robert Taylor Mills

February 23, 2008

Dear Francoise,Tara,Tony and Peter
It is with wonderful memories of my youth that I write, although from a distance, to wish you all my condolences and thoughts at this difficult time. Can anyone forget that smile those sudden words "let's go for an icecream".Please accept that my spirit is with you all and I do wish that I could be with you.
With love and wonderful memories Love Bobby

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