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Memories and Condolences
for Roger Abbott
29 Entries
Bev & Art Cocroft
April 3, 2011
You were a regular in our household favorites. We will miss you greatly.
Bev & Art Cocroft ( avid fans )
Malcolm Reed
March 30, 2011
I was a former Easter Seals Timmy. I remember spending time with Roger both on and off camera at many of the superthons. He was always gracious, fun to be around and great to talk to. I enjoyed all of our time together. He and Don invited me and my family to a taping of Air Farce one year and they both spent time with us after the show. I have loved Air Farce for many years and will continue to watch the reruns. I will treasure my memories of Roger forever. Rest in peace my friend.
March 30, 2011
Dear Betty,
I watched the special Air farce show last night and I laughed and had tears in my eyes at the same time. It brought back memories of listening to the Air farce for so many years first on the radio and then watching them on TV. Roger was really funny in so many roles. He was a genteman in real life; funny and kind at the same time.
My heart goes out to you, Jackie and Vince. You are all in my prayers.
Sandy Glashan in Montreal
Ian dentremont
March 30, 2011
You may be gone, but the laughter that you brought will live on forever. I know that you and John are making heaven laugh together now.
Adam Taylor
March 30, 2011
I'll miss you, Roger. You brought so much laughter to my world for decades. I watched Air Farce for years and enjoyed your particular take on certain characters. Rest in peace, you funny, funny man.
Glenn Harder
March 30, 2011
A great Canadian!
Donald Barrie
March 29, 2011
Roger Abbott was one of the friendliest and funniest celebrities I ever met. I first met him at an Air Farce taping in 1999. I went to several other tapings between 1999 and 2010, and he always remembered me and said hi. He treated everybody first class. I believe Roger has left behind a legacy of laughs and memories. My condolences go out to his family, friends and fellow fans.
March 29, 2011
Dear Jackie and Vince,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of Roger. I well remember the story of him impersonating President Kennedy and getting through to the White House when he was a young lad in Montreal. He got into a lot trouble for that. Roger was a very gifted man. He will be remembered for bringing many years of joy and laughter into the lives of so many. I hope the tributes being paid to him are a source of comfort to you and Vince and your family. He is at peace.
Maureen Mullally Godfrey--Montreal
christine Evans
March 29, 2011
I am so saddened to hear of the death of Roger Abbott. Although I never even met him, he, along with the Air Farce gang, brought countless hours of joy to me and my son. While living in the prairies we had to drive over 70 kms to the nearest store and both my son and I would be roaring with laughter listening to the radio shows. When the Air Farce went on t.v. my son and I would watch faithfully evey Friday and being able to 'see' Roger protraying the characters was even more humourous. I worked for many years for the federal government, and I especially loved Roger's take on Mr. Chretien. My son has grown up and moved away, but he and I made a point of watching the t.v. shows and discussing them via telephone and then e-mail; until the series ended. It was wonderful to see the New Year's Eve specials. I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. In these times humour and seeing the lighter side of things is all the more important. I offer my condolences to Roger's family and friends and thanks for all the humour and joy you brought to us.
Fortunato Aglialoro
March 29, 2011
What a great guy he was. We met in 1980 when I was asked to design their Air farce book. That was the beginning of our many get togethers to celebrate any occasion—he was the perfect host and guest. We even took Italian classes with Italian food after each class. What a hoot! My heart smiles when I think of Roger.
kevin archibald
March 29, 2011
my wife and I had the priveledge of seeing Roger. When I moved to Toronto in 1984 I went to my first radio taping of Air Farce at the cbc radio studio in Cabbagetown. In 1996 we saw the team at a cbc open house. He will be missed we grew up listening to air farce in ns. and enjoyed it very much
Patricia Boyle
March 29, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Abbott in Toronto in the 1980s. My friend and I went to brunch with him on a Sunday morning - a very classy and kind gentleman. My condolences to his family and the Air Farce family on this very sad occasion.
Mary
March 28, 2011
Too soon to leave us Rogers. You were so funny on Air Farce with your imitations of the Queen Mum and Jean Chretien and the "coffee shop" talks and putting way too much sugar in your cup. I miss John Morgan too with his "I'm Mike from Canmore". Don and Luba were also good. A real Canadian classic show with none like it. My condolences to Roger's family and to his Air Farce family who I know will miss him too.
March 28, 2011
Prayerful Sympathy to the family of a great Canadian comedian. His humour went beyond words. Thank you, Roger, for the Friday night laughter when one could relax and "laugh at ourselves" through your lens. May you rest in eternal peace and joy.
A fan from D.C. in B.C.
P.S. My sympathy to Luba and Don, your partners in humour.
Mardi and Don Corey
March 28, 2011
We were very blessed that Roger chose Baysville,Ontario to have a cottage. We loved his visits to our Cafe'. A beautiful man gone to soon. Our hearts go out to Johanne and Derek and their beautiful children who Roger was so proud of. Tears from here (Nova Scotia), Mardi and Don formerly of Miss Nelles' Antiques and Cafe' Baysville, Ontario
Mary Dwyer
March 28, 2011
To the entire Abbott and Air Farce families and particularily those I have had the joy of spending wonderful moments with, please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. To Betty and Jackie, Joahnne, Derek, Jacob and Zoe ... our summers and the lake will never be the same. I will sadly miss Roger, his love of the cottage, his heartfelt kindness, sense of humour and genuine warmth but I will always hold those memories dear.
God Bless!
Dean Clarkson
March 28, 2011
I cannot believe the news of this great comedian's passing. Air Farce made life so much fun, but now after both John Morgan and Roger's passing far too soon, I can only send condolences to all those who worked with them and made the rest of the country laugh in stitches.
Laurette Bilodeau
March 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diana Loewen
March 28, 2011
He will be greatly missed. Diana
Norman Bloom
March 28, 2011
I do remember mr. Abbott and all of his comedic antics with The Air Farce.
I have watched it for as many years. If ever I needed to catch up on any political debates and whats going on in Ottawa I always tuned into The Air Farce. My sympathies to mr. Abbott and family.
he died way to young...Norman Bloom.......
Elizabeth Bailey
March 28, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to those left to mourn the passing of a great Canadian comedian. Special thoughts to Don Ferguson, your eulogy on CBC news this morning was especially touching. I felt the magnitude of your loss Don. Thanks for all the great laughs Roger. You will be missed.
Ken Graham
March 28, 2011
Forget Saturday Night Live, the best comedy show anywhere was the Royal Canadian Air Farce. Roger was my favourite comedian with Don Ferguson a close scecond. This is a real loss for Canada and I will miss him greatly.
March 28, 2011
The world would be a better place with more Roger Abbotts in it, I guess heaven felt the same.Heartfelt condolences to Roger's family and friends. Susan B.
March 28, 2011
I knew Roger from the CBC - a delightful and sweet man. Another sad loss of our 'community'. My sympathy goes out to his family, friends and Air Farce family. Nina Keogh (Actra member)
A Fan
March 28, 2011
A true Canadian star - RIP.
Cathy Sarson
March 28, 2011
Sincere Condolences to the Abbott family.
Rest In Peace Roger and Thank You for all the laughs.
Ron Jarman
March 28, 2011
To the Abbott family, my condolences. I will not remember Roger with a smile...it will be with all-out laughter. Thank-you Roger for almost 40 years of laughs.
Kathleen Connolly
March 27, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the ones Roger left behind. He along with the rest of the troupe gave me many laughs. I always enjoyed the episode when he was in the "coffee shop" dicussing the issues of the day and pouring copious amounts of sugar in to it. God needed another comedian in heaven, so he sent for Roger to help John Morgan keep'em laughing He'll be missed.
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