Edgar GOODAIRE

GOODAIRE, Edgar George 1911 - 2007
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on July 2, 2007, in his 97th year. Only son of Mary (nee Watson) and George Goodaire. Leaving to mourn are his dear wife of 65 years, Winnifred (nee Springett), two sons Edgar and David (Pamela), two grandsons, Timothy(Sarah) and Mark (Annie) and one dearly loved great- granddaughter Sydney Christina Goodaire. Observing their small child play the piano by the hour on a dressing table, Edgar's parents spent a large part of their savings on a piano. That, and the organ were Edgar's life for the next 90 years entertaining countless people as a concert pianist, Church organist at St. Andrew's United Church, Bloor Street for 50 years, pianist for service clubs and Masonic lodges including West Toronto Kiwanis and Downtown Toronto Rotary Club for 60 years (a Paul Harris fellow) and the University Skating Club for many years. His ability to sit down at a piano and play for hours without a note of music amazed everyone who knew him. He was a humble, sensitive, loving man with an infectious laugh, who never raised his voice or was ever seen angry. The perfect father he was genuinely loved by all who knew him, he will be greatly missed. A special thanks to the caring supportive staff at Lakeridge Health Whitby. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 pm on Thursday, July 5 at the Anglican Church of St. Clement's, Eglinton (Duplex Avenue at Briar Hill). Reception in the church to follow. Arrangements in the care of the Trull Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, (416) 488-1101.