Cedric Charles ABDAY

1955 - 2021

It is with sadness that the family and friends of Cedric Abday announce his passing on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ontario, following a lengthy battle with Cancer and Parkinson's Disease.
Cedric Charles Abday was born in Barrhead, Alberta, on November 24, 1955, to Steve and Christine Abday and grew up in Neerlandia, Alberta. He is survived by his brothers Sydney (Trudie), Robin (Barbara), and their children Cheryl, Colin, Steve, Laura, Jennifer, and Theresa, as well as his Uncle John Bouma in the Netherlands. He was predeceased by his parents and nephew, Robert.
Cedric graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Alberta (U of A) in 1984. He spent a number of years working at the Music Library at the U of A before rejoining the U of A student ranks to complete his Master of Music in Organ Performance degree in 1998. He also completed the Performer's Certificate in Organ in 2013 at the King's University College in Edmonton, Alberta.
Cedric held several Director of Music positions over the course of his career, most notably at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Ontario, and Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich, Ontario. He was involved with many choirs and most recently served as accompanist for the HuronSong Chorus and the Goderich Harbouraires Men's Choir.
Cedric's friends and family wish to express their appreciation for the excellent care he received at the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, Ontario, as well as for the support he received from the members of Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich.
Cremation has taken place. Due to Covid restrictions a Private Service will be held. A public Celebration of Cedric's life will be held and announced at a later date.
In memory of Cedric, please consider donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Goderich, the Blue Water Rest Home, Zurich, or the charity of your choice.
Friends may sign the book of condolences at www.mccallumpalla.ca