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ADELE RUTH ARMIN

ADELE RUTH ARMIN obituary

ADELE ARMIN Obituary

ARMIN, ADELE RUTH Our beloved mother, Adele, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Lakeridge Oshawa Hospital on Sunday, June 26, 2022, after a two year battle with cancer. She loved her family fiercely, and will be deeply missed by her sons, Jesse Riley, Ben Riley; daughters-in-law, Leigh and Florence; grandchildren Harrison and Evangeline, Charlotte and Alice; Adele's sister-of-the-heart, Alix; brothers, Otto, Paul, Richard and their respective families; and all of those who knew her. She is predeceased by her mother, Martha Armin; father, Jay Armin; and son, Mikey. Adele was a respected violinist of international acclaim. She toured extensively, played on hundreds of recordings, and was a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for twenty years. She was passionate about sustainability, forest, ocean and bee preservation and climate change. Adele had a love of nature, many genres of music, food and cultures from around the world. When Adele was asked how she felt about her impending illness her immediate response was "Immense gratitude for the life I was given". Donations can be made to the following organizations: Hospital for Sick Children, Scarborough General Hospital, Ecojustice, Nature Conservancy Canada, David Suzuki Foundation. Private celebration of life to follow.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jul. 2, 2022.

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Karen Barker

August 12, 2022

It was with great sadness that I read the obituary of Adele Armin, with whom I played in the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. Her brothers also were respected members of NYO. the foursome played together as a quartet, and I have often wondered what happened to them. My sincere condolences to the family. I know she will be greatly missed.

Susan Lipchak

July 20, 2022

Adele was an esteemed colleague of mine as a member of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. She was an exceptional violinist/musician and lived her life with passion and concern for others.

My condolences to her family. She will be missed.

Mark Duggan

July 7, 2022

I worked with Adele in the new/improvised music scene in Toronto in the 80s and 90s and again later, with the Toronto Symphony. She was always welcoming and interested in what was happening with others. A true, gentle and positive spirit.

Barbara Hannigan

July 6, 2022

I had the pleasure to work with Adele on several occasions over the years. She was a wonderful colleague, a beautiful and always curious musician. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Werner Jay Friesen

July 5, 2022

Adele was my cousin but I only knew her briefly when we both were young. So sad to hear of her passing.

Condolences to her family and siblings.

Deborah Kirshner

July 4, 2022

So very sad to hear of Adele's passing. She was such a special person and a such a wonderful musician. I remember being riveted by a performance on the radio of the G major Brahms Violin Sonata. It was probably 40 years ago and I had no idea who was playing. It was Adele and Elyakim Taussig.

She will be missed.
My deepest sympathy to the family

william aide

July 2, 2022

A fine musician, a sad loss.

Marie Gélinas and Ed Hayes

July 2, 2022

Adele was a wonderful person and exceptional musician. She lived her life as she wished: a committed artist and free spirit. She will be missed. Our sympathies are extended to her family.

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