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April 16, 2011
For many years,Richard (I never called him Dick) and I shared a very special (nonsexual) relationship and I miss him very much. I was very happy when he found his true love with Carrie but was sad it was so short lived.
Rest in peace, Richard, you were truly a great presence in my life.
Affectionately, Carole
fulvio diaz
March 13, 2011
I was a student at St.Patrick's Academy on Alta Vista Drive in 1950 and Dick Maloney was one of my classmates, even then he used to play and sing at the piano and we would gather around and sing along. after graduation we lost tract of each other, around 1960 he visited me at my home in Manhattan. Since that time we lost tract of each other. I had no idea of his success as an entertainment celebrity until I came across in the web concerning his untimely death. I want to express my sincere condolences to very dear friend of mine of so many years ago.
Jean Nelson
September 2, 2010
My condolences to the Maloney family. I thoroughly enjoyed "Sentimental Journey" and will miss it and Mr. Maloney's warm tones, particularly on his own compositions such as "Night in Madrid" and "Happy Anniversary".
Michael & Betty LeClair
September 1, 2010
Our thoughts are with you and your family
during this difficult time. As we were away during the services, we wish to express our sincere condolences.
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Moira Davis
August 30, 2010
My sympathies go to the entire Maloney family for their loss and hope they will come out of this sad experience with sparkling memories. I liked his Saturday Date Show as a teenager, his Sunday morning show and the romantic songs he sang at the Villa Lucia. I especially liked his CFMO afternoon radio show with his gentle voice and quiet way of informing the audience of special events or life anecdotes. He was a true companion to all his audience, a calming voice in the rush of everyday stresses of life so unlike the brash, ego feeding style and silly stories and so called jokes that we hear from announcers on easy listening radio show nowadays.
He was a truly classy man who has touched the lives of many. What an incredible gift to leave behind. I shall miss him.
August 28, 2010
Dear Carrie, Our condolences are offered to you in this time of loss. It was always a joy to see you at Imbro's Restaurant. Take strength from your family and friends. Pam and Joe Siciliano from Imbro's
August 27, 2010
To the Maloney Family,
We were fans of Dick for many many years.
We ballroom danced many a night to Dick & his music.
We received the news of his passing while vacationing in Ocean City, New Jersey. He will be missed greatly.
Kitty & Bruce Giffen
F Nyte
August 26, 2010
Good-Bye Father
August 24, 2010
Dear Carrie; Please accept our heartfelt sympathies in your time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Paula, Wayne, Jennifer & Jason
Arvin Telli
August 24, 2010
To Carey Maloney & Family,
I was sad to hear about Dick's passing.I hope God gives you all strength to overcome this sad event.
Dick really was Sunday morning's voice of entertainment and joy!
Sincerely,
Arvin
Debbie Grages
August 24, 2010
TO CARRIE AND THE FAMILY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOES OUT TO YOU ALL. DICK'S MUSIC WILL LIVE ON FOR EVER. LOTS OF PRECIOUS MEMORIES THERE. GOD BLESS YOU CARRIE,
Gail Blackburn
August 24, 2010
To the Maloney Family deepest sympathies for your loss and thank you for sharing Dick with us all.
I woke to the Golden Oldies on Sunday morning and went through the day humming the familiar tunes. He was our bright light through song. He will live on through his music in our hearts forever.
Janet Larocque
August 24, 2010
I will never forget the many joyous hours listening to "Sentimental Journey". Dick's tragic fall, his courageous fight and his determined return to the Sunday morning program. Most of all, I loved the beautiful song he wrote - "So Little Time" . . Godspeed Dick.
Earl McRae
August 24, 2010
Dick has now left to join the majority.
Their good fortune.
He'll be missed hugely down here by those whose good fortune was to experience him.
Comfort to Carrie and family.
Ron&Coreen Allaire
August 23, 2010
Rest in peace old friend. Ron and Coreen Allaire
Ronald Mainville's Family
August 23, 2010
To the Maloney Family.
We extend our deepest sympathies. Our family followed Dick's career throughout and brought to all wonderful memories with his gifted voice and songs. God Bless. (former Old Ottawa East residents)
Valerie Moan
August 23, 2010
This is so very sad. I remember the days of "Saturday Date" when I was a little girl with a big crush on the host. I saw Dick Maloney perform in 1995 and his voice was velvety smooth, absolutely stellar. To Mr. Maloney's wife, Carrie, and to the rest of his family and friends, I'm sending my deepest condolences. I'm so very sorry for your loss. God bless.
Claire Hughes
August 23, 2010
My deepest condolences to the family. Sunday mornings were my favorite time of the week. I always listened to the Dick Maloney show on 1310. I love the old songs that Dick played and it was so relaxing. My prayers are with you all.
Melinda (McNulty) Cochrane
August 23, 2010
Carrie,
I am very sorry to have read of your tremendous loss. May your many fond memories bring you comfort and peace.
My thoughts are with you and the Maloney family.
Carol Harper
August 23, 2010
Carrie, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. I was so saddened to hear the news of Dick's passing, and can only imagine what you and your family must be going through.
Stay strong and take care...
Carol Harper
August 23, 2010
Dear Maloney family,
Dick was a great singer. A wonderful songwriter, and a friend. He will be missed by many.
Much love,
Carol (Throop)
Nina Merlo
August 23, 2010
Carrie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the good times and memories with Dick give you comfort and strength.
nancy thibeault
August 23, 2010
I also remembered Dick here in on The show called Saturday date.This amongst other things will always be big parts of my childhood memories.If I had the chance to say something to Dick Maloney, It would be,"Thank you for the wondeful memories".
Simone Delahunt
August 23, 2010
I wish to express my deepest condolences to you Carrie and your family. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
The Blackwell Family
August 23, 2010
As Bob Hope always said, "Thanks for the Memories!" Dick.
May your Family find comfort in memories of days gone by to help them through this sad and very difficult time
Dale Burnside
August 23, 2010
To the Maloney family, please accept my deepest sympathy. Like many others I listen to Dick on the radio for many years.
C Charest & Family
August 22, 2010
We grew up in the area of The Former CJOH Studio.
I remember watching Saturday Date as a very young child..in the early 1960's.
As an adult I also listened and learned to appreciate the Sunday Sentimental Journey Broadcast.
It helped me dream and imagine of what music was about during my parents earlier years. My personal favourite has always been Perry Como...and I was always so happy when I would hear one of his songs.
Dick Maloney gave us all something very special every Sunday.
Our heartfelt condolences to the dear family, friends and co-workers...of this very special Ottawa Icon.
Mr Dick Maloney...You will be truly missed...
Penny Crummey
August 22, 2010
Dear Linda Maloney
We were sorry to hear of Dick's death through word from Patti Enright (Isabel's daughter). Piease except our heart felt sympathy and extend our condolances to your children Richard, Patti, Sean and their extended families.
Love from Don and Penny, your friends in Pugwash,N.S.
You will all be in our thoughts and prayers, especially Tuesday morning.
Lorrie Ebersole
August 22, 2010
Dear Maloney Family:
I wish to express my sincere con. dolences on the passing of your dad and granddad. I was a life-long resident of Ottawa until 2009 when I moved to Calgary. I am in your dad's age range and listened and danced to his wonderful voice. It was on my birthday that he sustained his unfortunate accident and I was devastated. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lorrie Ebersole
Calgary, Alberta
Donald Barrie
August 22, 2010
My condolences go out to Dick Maloney's family, friends and fans. I listened to him and his late colleague Hal Botham do their respective "Sentimental Journey" shows when I lived in Ottawa during the mid-'90s. I also liked hearing Maloney sing and introduce his own compositions. He has left behind a legacy for Ottawa and all of Canada. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone at this time.
August 22, 2010
To the Maloney Family:
We would like to extend our condolences at this difficult time; our thoughts and prayers are with you. My wife and I remember listening to Dick during our younger years. We would hear him sing his beautiful songs on Saturday Date and several clubs. I am also a musician and still to this day appreciate Dick's love of music. Our many thanks for the wonderful music and memories. May he continue performing wherever he may be. Rest in Peace.
- Rick and Danielle Gervais, Ottawa
Linda & Michael Sills
August 22, 2010
Dear Patti, Steve & Family
No Bond is as great as that between Dad and Daughter. My deepest condolences are with you at this difficult time. May all your cherished memories bring you comfort today and forever
Brenda Wilson
August 22, 2010
Carrie
Our deepest sympathy to you.Our prayers are with you at this time. What you two had was very special,hold it in your heart always. Let us know if there is anything you need.
Brenda and Lindsay
Phil and Janet Bova and Betty Kirby
August 22, 2010
Dear Carrie, Richard, Patti, Sean and Linda ~ and families ~
We hope Dick's passing was peaceful and that you will all find your own special way to honour his memory and the very many so-special ways he touched our lives.
We were blessed to work with Dick to help him produce his last several recordings and contributions to the films that included his music ~ and to promote his recordings to the hundreds of radio stations who helped to share his magical voice and delivery with their audiences ... We will miss Dick with true sadness and will remember him with great laughter and happiness.
You lit up Dick's life Carrie. We are so thankful that you shared so many wonderful experiences together.
We are sending you all of our love ~
To the next journey ~
Rod Lahay
August 22, 2010
As a long-time broadcaster with many stations (including CFMO and CFRA back in the 70's) and with the CRTC for 30 years, I offer my compassion and prayers for the family. It was just last year that I had the chance to talk with Terry KIelty (who passed away recently), about Dick. I also spent some time recently with Ron Purvis -another past broadcaster of CFMO and we both talked about Dick's adventures and great skills in the broadcasting arena. We will miss his soft and dedicatory attitude over the airwaves. He is now on the other side - with so many of his friends and listeners - where they will enjoy his many talents. We look forward to seeing him again....
Sheila McHugh
August 22, 2010
I got to Dick in the 70s when he was with CKOY. Then he joined CFMO, which was a better place for him. I used to go to wherever he was playing Ottawa and sit and listen to him. We had some great conversations. Unforunately we lost touch. I never got to meet Carrie but she sounded just the person for him. Dick was a warm, kind person. Loved his music and sense of humour. He's joined a great choir in heaven with the likes of Frank and Bing. There will never be another entertainer like Dick.
August 22, 2010
Aug 22,2010
thank you Dick for all the wonderful songs and memories,We went to all the venues you entertained at...we are fans forever....Audrey Boak Canadian Showtime Chorus....
Shirley Major
August 21, 2010
Dear Carrie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May your memories be your comfort.So little time,so much love.Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Shirley & Ken
D. Glover
August 21, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family of Dick Maloney. I have listened to him for many years on the radio and saw him entertain at the Villa Lucia. He was a most thoughtful and kind gentleman. Such courage.
Anthony Lenzo
August 21, 2010
My Deepest Sympathy to the Maloney Family .I met Mr. Maloney when his son Sean and I went to the same school. Later met him again as I worked at CFMO for couple of years doing his Saturday Night show. Very nice fellow to work with, definate one of a kind. May the good times and memories give you comfort and strength.
Heroux and Vallati Family
August 21, 2010
To the Maloney Family, We were very sorry to hear of your great loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. If you need anything we are here. Your neighbours Gina, Claude, Linda, Adam and Alisha
Gerald Nixon
August 21, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Dick
at CJOH-TV.At that time he hosted Saturday date.Great memories of the fun we had helping people enjoy music, dancing and growing up.
Joe Spence
August 21, 2010
Life is not always fair. Dick deserved much better than he was dealt the last few years.
My condolences to his family. I never knew you but I worked with Dick at CJOH, CKOY.
Joe Spence, ex-CBC
Helen LaRose
August 21, 2010
Carrie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the good times and memories with Dick give you comfort and strength.
Patricia (Tatz) Grimes
August 21, 2010
To Carrie and Family.
I met you, Carrie, and Dick, a few years ago when we were all having lunch at Canal Ritz.
I first knew Dick when we were both 19 years old, we sang together, along with my sister Marion, and Dick and I became good friends. We no longer live in Ottawa, but when we did I went to many of his shows through the years and listened to him on the radio. He will be missed by many, and thank goodness his music will continue on for us in his recordings.
God Bless and Comfort you all.
Diane McCooeye
August 21, 2010
Thanks for the memories ( we danced the night away many nights to your music and wonderful voice .. i close my eyes and remember the big band and wonderful evenings that never can be replaced
Life is just changed, Not taken away..
Psalm 100 as we continue on ..until we meet again..
Ron Brennan
August 21, 2010
Sorry to read of Dick's passing.As a former employee at CJOH I can remember him borrowing my electric razor before going on the air. Great guy always happy
August 21, 2010
With sadness we extend our sympathies to the Maloney family. We followed Dick's career as he played around the Ottawa area and enjoyed his later years on the radio "Sentimental Journey". We thank him for the music and the memories. Donald and Judith Montgomery, Ottawa
August 21, 2010
God bless you Mr. Maloney ....and thank you so much for the music, the songs, and making us happy...Dennis and Denise Keeping. Hammond, Ontario
Deacon lee & Claudette Winchester
August 21, 2010
To the Mahoney family ,an era Icon and Classy man has gone off to sing with the angels in the sky. He will rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus who he loved and served so well. Thankyou for the GREAT gift of music and memories ...
Ron Purvis
August 21, 2010
I had the pleasure of working with Dick at the old CFMO in the late 80's. He was a kind and gentle man, a true professional with always a positive outlook. I'm sure he will be smiling down at us, while singing a duet with Frank Sinatra.
Chris McVeigh
August 21, 2010
Patti and Family,
Patti I was sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. May the memories you have comfort you during this difficult time.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris (RBC)
Mark Walton
August 21, 2010
My condolences to the Maloney family - including his brother, Dr. Justin Maloney at the General, who was instrumental in starting the 911 and paramedic programs. Dick was a strong supporter of both, so you might say it was a family project. I remember on the old CFMO of the 1980s (93.9, now BOB-FM), Dick would close out the Friday afternoon show just before 5:30 with the first verse of his song "Late Night Bar", then announce which late night bar he was singing at. The Jewel 98.5 may be considered CFMO's modern-day successor.
Rohan & Chrysani Basnayake
August 21, 2010
Thank you for the music. May you rest in peace.
Jan C.
August 21, 2010
Many years of easy listening music, when music was really music. Much enjoyed by my late husband and me. Thanks, Dick.
Coreen Atkins-Sheldrick
August 21, 2010
We have lost a true entertainer and champion of our Veterans, their families and the GOOD music. I know that he has been welcomed into God's Choir with open arms, standing beside "Ole Blue Eyes", Bing Crosby and the like. May the music keep playing - one of God's most precious gifts.
Frank Lagana
August 21, 2010
Maloney Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family, I remember Mr. Maloney when he played at Jiuliano's on Rideau St. in the late 80's. An icon, he will be deerly missed.
Frank and Pina Lagana
Wendy and Ron Stewart
August 21, 2010
Sweet Carrie,
Somewhere, on a warm Caribbean breeze, the memories of Dick's song will linger. We will remember him and the good times in Barbados. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
with love,
Cindy Hitchins
August 21, 2010
To the Maloney Family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time, and i will remember Dick's smooth voice singing his songs, my father to was a huge fan, may he rest in peace, and thanks for the memories.
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