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Chris McEvilly
January 6, 2012
It was indeed so sad to read of Ian's passing. What a stalwart of the Toronto jazz scene Ian was. We're going to miss you.
We wish Ian's family and friends all the strength to deal with this sudden loss.
January 5, 2012
It was sad news indeed to hear about Ian's passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. His quick wit and hilarious Scottish quips were unmatched. I have so many happy memories of him.
My condolences to you Wendy and family.
Jan Steel Holiff , Scottsdale AZ
January 5, 2012
A wonderful musician, very supportive and a great guy, we will all miss him. Condolences to the family.
Bob & Joni De Angelis
Art DeVilliers
January 5, 2012
I had the honour & pleasure to work (often) alongside this friendly, funny, & gifted pianist.
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Peter Russell
January 5, 2012
So sorry to hear of the sad news.
I have happy memories from the old days in Falkirk, Scotland when we used to "gig" around together. From a fellow pianist.
Wendy Piper
January 5, 2012
Condolences to you all. fond memories.Wendy (nee Wilson)xx
Cheryl Saunders
January 5, 2012
Wendy, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God provide you all with strength, comfort, healing and peace.
Veronica Wickens
January 4, 2012
Our condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. Ian was one of the good guys.
Jack McFadden
January 4, 2012
My condolences to you, Wendy, and your family. Ian was the consummate pianist, and could swing his tail off. I had forgotten about the benefit that Richard mentioned. I called him to do a benefit and he answered gruffly, "I don't do benefits!" Well, he did 5 or 6 for me alone and not a complaint.
Eric Appadoo
January 4, 2012
Dear Wendy
Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time.
Eric & Marie-Laurence
Russell Grant
January 4, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Fred Sargent
January 4, 2012
It is hard to imagine that music can go on without the likes of Ian Bargh. It was my great honour to call him a dear friend for decades, and to play with him on many occasions in the past.
He was a one of a kind, and we will miss him greatly.
Fred and Ann Sargent
To Wendy and family,
Feel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share.
You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to.
He'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do.
So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared,
The days you spent together, all the happiness you shared.
Let memories surround you, a word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day,
That brings him back as clearly as though he were still here,
And fills you with the feeling that he is always near.
For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart
And he will live forever locked safely within your heart.
Unknown
Richard Birney-Smith
January 4, 2012
A very fine musician and human being. My favourite pianist: melodic and inventive. He and Jack McFadden generously played at a benefit dinner for the Te Deum Orchestra & Singers at Lo Presti's Restaurant in Hamilton twenty-five-or-so years ago.
Phil Dwyer
January 3, 2012
Ian was a very supportive and important mentor to me when I first moved to Toronto. He graciously invited me to join him at Trader's on occasion that Jim wasn't there and I learned a lot from playing with him (and Jerry Fuller) in those days. On time I was playing at some function with Ian and the hostess came over to ask us to play more quietly. Ian, in full voice and with a twinkle in his eye looked right at her and said "ah, a real music lover I see!!!!" . I always appreciated Ian's forthrightness as well as his musicianship. I'd like to send my sincere condolences to his family.
January 3, 2012
Ian was a wonderful musician and an outstanding contributor, to what was and is great, about the Toronto Jazz Scene. He will be sadly missed.
Bernie and Pat Turcotte, Port Credit
January 3, 2012
Ian had fun with words and fun with a piano. He was a sparkplug for the Friday get-to-gethers for the "jazz guys" at the Imperial. We miss him, as do the thousands of people he played for over the decades.
Brian Barker
John MacLeod
January 3, 2012
Ian was a unique musician and human. My deep sympathies to his family. He will certainly be missed by a lot of people.
John MacLeod
Chris Whiteley
January 3, 2012
I was deeply sorry to hear of the passing of Ian Bargh. Having had the good fortune to work many times with Ian, I will greatly miss his superb musicianship and his dry , sometimes pointed, wit and insights. A true gentleman and a truly inspired player .
My sincere condolences to Wendy and all the family.
Denise Campagne
January 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you Wendy, and your family. My thoughts are with you at this time.
January 3, 2012
Very sad to lose Ian. He'll be sorely missed at our Friday gatherings at the Imperial pub. Ian was one of a kind.
Don Brown
January 3, 2012
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Ian. It was truly a joy to work with him, and he was always such an inspiration and mentor to me throughout my career.
My sincere condolences to you Wendy, and your family.
Ron Johnston
Marie Nichols
January 3, 2012
Dear Wendy,
Our very deepest condolences to you and your family. We will lovingly remember Ian for his beautiful music and sharp wit. I wish you comfort and peace in this very sad time.
Marie and Herbie
January 3, 2012
We are very sad to have lost Ian. We had many laughs and fun when playing together over the past decades. He will be missed by everyone. Our sympathy goes out to you Wendy and all your family. Kristin & Guido Basso.
Cindy Woodall
January 3, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
January 3, 2012
Wendy, Lorraine, Linda & family, my deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kathleen McCoy
January 3, 2012
Wendy, and Family, our deepest sympathy for the passing of Ian, He was great fun to be around . Alice and Gladys Burke
Sandra Napoleone
January 3, 2012
Wendy, so sorry to hear about Ian. My deepest sympathy to you and the family. My thoughts are with you at this time. Take care. Sandra Napoleone
January 3, 2012
Dear Wendy,
My condolences to you on Ian's passing. I wish I could attend but am in Florida.
John O'Donohue
darlene knowlton
January 3, 2012
my deepest condolences to the Bargh Family, sorry for your loss
I use to work with Wendy and Lorraine at Canada Trust at Yonge and Eglinton.
Darlene Lee - Knowlton
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