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Ashley TIDY Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for Ashley TIDY
17 Entries
Glen Molto
January 1, 2024
Ashley Tidy was an exceptional choir director and organist who made a big impression on the young choristers who sang for him at St. Hilda's Church back in the early 1960s. When he travelled abroad during the summer he sent a post card to my sister, and me, our first from overseas. Over many years he scanned obituaries for the names of those he had trained and found that of our mother. Though he could not attend that funeral he sent us a tribute that was much appreciated and that allowed us to reconnect after decades. How sad it is to learn of his passing. Like the heroine in Babette's feast he will so gladden the hearts of the angels in heaven.
Karen Freeland
December 6, 2023
He was a gem among men. Brought out the best in each student. My favourite portable at EYCI
Jane Reynolds
December 5, 2023
Wonderful memories of singing with Ashley in North Toronto Players! My sincere condolences to his family.
Anne (Paddon) Roberts
December 5, 2023
My sincere and very deepest condolences to the family. Mr. Tidy was a big part of my highschool life that I'm very grateful for. He believed in his students talented or not. He was one of those golden teachers who could and did change lives, I know that for a fact. I'd definitely would be there but I now reside in New Brunswick but will be there in thought and mind. RIP Mr. Tidy and thank you very much.
Anne (Paddon) Roberts
Patricia Douglas
November 20, 2023
My Deepest Condolences to Ashley and Family, he will certainly be missed for his presence and music at St John's. May he RIP.
Ian Ameline
November 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Tidy family. Ashley was a wonderful, kind and generous man. He has been our organist at Ionic lodge for quite some years. It was an honour to call him brother. It will not be the same without him.
Angella White
November 20, 2023
To the Tidy Family our sincere condolences. May his dear soul rest in peace. Heaven will now hear his beautiful music which we enjoyed at St John's Presbyterian Church. Ashley you will be greatly missed. I will not forget our Sunday chats about grandchildren and get togethers with family. Be blessed dear Ashley. You will be greatly missed.
Angella White
St John's Presbyterian Church
Timothy Suphal
November 20, 2023
My sincerest condolences to the family of Ashley Tidy. It was a privilege to have Ashley Tidy play the organ at St. John's Milliken Presbyterian Church shortly prior to his death. He really blessed our services with his excellent organ playing. His rendition of the tune "Happy Birthday" was simply marvellous and memorable.
He will always be remembered with fond memories. May he rest in peace.
Yours sincerely,
Tim Suphal.
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Caribbean Chorale of Toronto
November 17, 2023
Sincere condolences go out to the Tidy family on the passing of Ashley from the members of the Caribbean Chorale of Toronto. May he Rest in Peace and light perpetual shine on him.
Marc McNamara
November 15, 2023
So sorry to hear about this loss. Ashley was my first choice as a substitute at Northlea United. I could always count on him and he was much appreciated by the choir and the congregation.
Wardens and congregation St. Michael the Archangel Scarborough
November 14, 2023
From Wardens and congregation St. Michael the Archangel Anglican, Scarborough On.
Our deepest sympathy to the TIDY family on hearing of Ashley's passing. He played for our church on many occasions. Great organist, a man who gives his all. He will certainly be missed. Thanks
Iain M.
November 14, 2023
Ashley was an old friend from high school and I lost touch with him when I moved away from Canada long ago. He was a good, kindly, generous person and a most wonderfully gifted musician. My condolences to his family and friends.
Brian SHAW
November 14, 2023
Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Ashley was a very pleasant man. Enthusiastic, decisive and it was a joy to listen to him play.
I met him at choir practice one evening 60 years ago when he had taken the position of organist at St. Hilda's Anglican Church (Fairbank). He approached me and took me from the boy's section and moved me to the men's section beside my father and Uncle Tom.
Rest in Peace Ashley, with the other masters of your craft.
Brian SHAW
Brent and Diane Arlitt
November 13, 2023
Rob,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad´s passing from Edward. Our condolences to you , Mandy, and the whole family. We met your Dad once at our wedding fifty three years ago and he helped to make our special day memorable as the organist at Christ Church Deer Park.
Brent and Diane Arlitt
Ken RAMKEESOON
November 13, 2023
Ashley was the only one of his class and the best musician we ever had at St. John's Milliken Pres.
Quite a gentleman and a professional. His music provided an aura of "holiness" in my services.
"The music is gone but the melody contnues;He is most likely doing the same in heaven. May he Rest in Peace.
Ken Ramkeesoon.
Carlyle Jagassar
November 13, 2023
Ashley provided St John's Presbyterian Church (Milliken) with his music that I/we will never forget.
Ferg Devins
November 13, 2023
Deepest sympathies to family and friends. Ashley brought much joy to Masonic Lodges in many communities through his musical mastery on piano and organs over many decades. The memories of his music will live on. Rest in Peace Ashley.
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Memorial Events
for Ashley TIDY
Nov
19
Visitation
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3A8
Nov
19
Service
6:00 p.m.
Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3A8
Nov
20
Funeral
11:00 a.m.
St. Paul's Bloor Street
227 Bloor Street East, ON
Funeral services provided by:
Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 3A8