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Alexander BROTT Obituary
BROTT, Alexander O.Q., O.C.
The musical world has lost one of Canada's foremost musicians, internationally- acclaimed conductor, composer, violinist and pedagogue, Alexander Brott. Alexander died peacefully at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal on Friday, April 1st, 2005. Predeceased by his dedicated wife of fifty-five years, Lotte Goetzel. Loving father and father-in-law of Boris and Ardyth (Webster); Denis and Julie (Fraser). Beloved Zadie of Aleta, Alexandra, Benjamin, David, Joshua, Talia and Vanessa. Deeply mourned by his brother Stephen and sister-in-law Rita Warhaft. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 4th at 1:15 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, 4100 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal. Burial at Mount Royal Cemetery. Shiva at his son's home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the McGill Chamber Orchestra (514) 487-5190 and/ or the Montreal Chamber Music Festival (514) 489-7444. Arrangements entrusted to Paperman & Sons.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alexander BROTT
16 Entries
Llewellyn Werner
April 15, 2005
Martha, Llewellyn Kingman & I wish to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful life of your father who has left behind in you his passion, warmth and vitality.
Madelene Sebaldt
April 8, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Boris and Denis. I enjoyed his concerts and lectures at McGill.
Kenneth Hsieh
April 7, 2005
Dear Boris, Ardyth, and family
My condolences to your father's passing. I remembered how concerned Mr. Alexander Brott was, about a young grandchild wanting to become a veternarian, and Boris had to convince his father for an hour that a vet actually makes good money and a well established career. Several of the VSO members who were former members of the McGill Chamber orchestra have spoken highly of Mr. Alexander Brott, and it is of regret that i did not have a chance to meet him. My condolences to the family. Blessings.
Yehudi Freedman
April 6, 2005
My deepest condolences to you, Boris and Denis, and your families. Your father taught me violin at McGill and kindled in me a life-long love of music. I well remember lessons at your home, both of you as youngsters, and the kindness of your wonderful mother. My memories of your father will stay with me always.
Jeanne Thayer
April 5, 2005
Dear Denis, Julie, Talia, Aleta, Josh and Vanessa, I am thinking of you in these difficult and sorrowful days; and send you love and conviction that your grandfather is at peace in the knowledge and pride of his wonderful family.My profound sympathy.
Patricia Webster
April 4, 2005
Dear Boris and Ardyth: My deepest condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. It was such a pleasure to know Dr. Brott whose memory will live on within my heart. He was such a talented, creative man and so truly sweet. I'm glad he will finally be reunited with his own true love Lotte.
Love always.
Pat
Luisa Mignogna
April 4, 2005
Chers Boris Ardyth Denis Julie et famille,
Nos plus sinceres condoléances. Nous sommes très attristées du
départ de Dr. Alexander Brott. Il fut pour nous comme un père et nous en garderons un souvenir très chaleureux et pour très longtemps.
Luisa Mignogna et Lise Charette
Mary O'Keeffe
April 4, 2005
Dear Denis,
I'm very sorry to learn about your father's death. Dr. Brott was a great presence in Canadian music as a performer, conductor, composer, promoter, founder and advocate, and his influence extended beyond Canadian borders.
My sincere condolences to you, Julie and your children.
Sam & Pearl Levy
April 4, 2005
Our deepest sympathies, Stephen & Rita, Denis & Julie and families. He was a very special person.
George & Kate Emmons
April 4, 2005
Dear Boris, Ardyth, Denis, Julie, Stephen, Rita and grandchildren:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. A truly remarkable man, he now can be with his precious Lotte.
We have very fond memories from the early 1980's when we spent many happy hours at their concerts as well as their home in Kingston, Ontario.
Susan Nichols
April 3, 2005
Dear Boris, Ardyth, Dennis, Julie & grandchildren.
Our heartfelt sympathy for your great loss. Your father was a remarkable man. May you find solace in his memory and in knowing how much he was loved and admired. Our love is with you always.
Susan Nichols & family
Andrée Boisvert
April 3, 2005
Dear Boris, Ardyth, Denis & Julie,
I am deeply saddened by this news. Alec was very special to me (as was Lotte) and I will always have fond memories of our times together. We used to be ... "Three on a Spree". My thoughts and prayers are with you ...
With my deepest condolences,
Andrée
Betty King
April 3, 2005
This is a very sad event. Canadian music has lost a shining star. Alec became like an uncle to me during the writing of his memoirs, and I mourn with his family.
Betty Nygaard King
Mario Finelli
April 3, 2005
My condolences in the loss of your father. God bless all.
Douglas Beder
April 3, 2005
My sincere condolences to the family of Prof. Alex Brott, who was my violin teacher and conductor at McGill, circa 1952-1956.
What I absorbed from Dr. Brott has stayed with me all my life.
Danny & Terry Gaisin
April 3, 2005
Dear Boris, Ardyth, Denis & Julie,
Our deepest condolences to you and your respective families. Canadian arts and culture have lost a pillar of creativity with the passing of your father.
God bless and comfort all of you.
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