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Freda Boucher
August 25, 2008
Dear Joan and family,please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of someone you loved so much.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Jill Kirwan
August 24, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
I just got back from my holidays and received the sad news of Ed's passing.
I remember Ed's kindness when I first started performing with NACO on tour in Japan.I guess he overheard me saying that I was craving a peanut butter and banana sandwich. The next morning when I opened my hotel room door ,there was a paper bag with a jar of peanut butter, a bunch of bananas and some crackers!!! I will never forget that sweet thoughtful gesture from Ed! He always was in a good mood and was happy to be playing music .
My sincerest condolences to you and your family,
Jill Kirwan
Janice Newton
August 23, 2008
Dear Joan,
Although I only knew you and Ed for a short time, he made a major contribution to my life ,as he did for so many others. My greatest honour was to be able to speak with Ed at you mother's funeral. Ed was such a sensitive person that he recognized an important connection. We all can learn from him. My prayers are with you and your family.
brian boychuk
August 23, 2008
Dear Joan & Family,
It was a pleasure and an honour to have known Ed and shared the stage with him for many years. My thoughts are with you.
Brian Boychuk
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Emily Tessier-Chu
August 22, 2008
Maureen
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Emily Tessier-Chu and family.
Timothy McCoy
August 22, 2008
Dear Joan and family,
I wish you comfort at this very difficult time in your lives.
I knew Ed as a kind man with a gentle good nature.
He was a good listener,
sensitive and sensible;
smart and modest.
He will be remembered as a person who took a genuine interest in others and made an actual difference in his community.
Ed was one of the good guys.
I wish him peace.
Timothy McCoy (Ottawa)
August 21, 2008
Ed was ever so kind and warm to me always and his good nature was and is an inspiration. My condolences to all of Ed's family and friends. I treasure his friendship.
Sincerely,
Chris
John, Jill & Ev Pook
August 21, 2008
Dear Joan and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your sad loss. We always enjoyed listening to your stories of Ed and we know how much you will miss him.
Take care of yourself, watch those walks with Maggie and know that our fondest thoughts are with you.
Stephen Spour
August 20, 2008
Having played with Ed and his tuba leaves a blank place in the bass line God Bless and my
condolences to the family . As a member of
the Ottawa Comunity Concert Band and formly
various area Bands, Bass Trombone , it was
a delight to have a Talented Tuba player with
us.
Lucy and Mano Pagliaro
August 20, 2008
Dear Maureen and Sean,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your wonderful father. Our deepest condolences go out to both of you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may God Bless and comfort you during this very difficult time. All our Love, Mano, Lucy, Ernie and Lisa Pagliaro
Jonathan Wisenthal
August 20, 2008
Dear Maureen.
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your father, and we all send you our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
The Wisenthal Family (Dorothy, Jonathan and Christine, David and Brenda)
Robert Sherman
August 20, 2008
Maureen, Sean, Jen and Brian,
I am so sorry to learn of Ed's passing.
I can remember conversations with Ed and what I recall most is that I was always laughing. Even when Ed was dealing with his illness, he was always smiling and full of energy. You were very lucky to have such a caring, loving Father.
One thing that sticks out for me was his speech at your weeding (Sean and Maureen). The joke about how he now has "3 Joans" in his life was a classic one.
Once again, my thoughts are with you all.
Parke
August 20, 2008
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
carolyn stevenson
August 20, 2008
Dear Joan, Jennifer, Brian, Maureen, Sean and Madeleine,
Huge condolences on the passing of this great man. He was so many things to all of us, we will miss him a lot.
There are so many memories and stories running through my mind, I thought I would just jot down a few and hope that I can share the rest when I next see you under different circumstances.
- Uncle Ed coming to live with us after returning from school in France - I had to switch rooms.
- Uncle Ed and my Dad converting his newly purchased used Dodge van into a camper van for him and his bass
- Uncle Ed continually practising and taking lessons from the first bass player with the TSO
-Uncle Ed thrilled to get a job with the Seperate School Board in Toronto teaching music in primary schools.
- Uncle Ed taking up running. (on the spot right below my bedroom at 6:00 a.m. until I convinced him he would burn more calories outside running through the neighbourhood)
- Uncle Ed being the first to notice that the neighbour's bushes in front of their cottage on the island was on fire and leading the bucket brigade
- Gramma Hounsell's delight and pride in showing us the organ that Uncle Ed had bought for her.
- Uncle Ed chaufferring us around Saskatoon in Aunt Mary's Buick when we were visting for Aunt Kathy's wedding
- Uncle Ed dancing with me at my wedding, then stepping in to play with the band
- Uncle Ed and Aunt Joan coming to visit with us and share positivity when my Dad was ill
- Uncle Ed, Aunt Joan, Ava(?), Brian and Jennifer visiting at our cottage for a week of their holidays
- My Mom's pride and delight in relating the events of family at Maureen's wedding.
- Uncle Ed's speech at my Mom's funeral.....
May he rest in peace but stay alive with our memories.
Love to you all
Marilyn Weese
August 19, 2008
So sorry to hear about your loss Joan. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing Ed very well, but I know he made you very happy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rose Wolfgram
August 19, 2008
I first met Ed while cleaning his house with his previous cleaner. My impression of Ed was of a intelligent, kind individual who always had something kind to say. After some time I started to clean his house by myself. He insisited on driving me to and from his house everytime whether he was feeling well or not. He embraced life fully and to this day I do the same. He has taught me to live life to the fullest and never give up your dreams! Thanks Ed! You will never be forgotten.
John Geggie
August 19, 2008
Dear Joan and family,
I had the pleasure of working in the NACO bass section for a number of years on the same stand with Ed. It was a period of great challenge for me as I was learning (and hopefully perfecting) the craft and skills necessary for an orchestral double bass player. I learned a great deal sitting beside Ed; we did many concerts, CBC recordings and tours. Through it all, he displayed great patience and respect for me and I value the times we played together. He often had old stories to recount. My lingering memory of him was his smile and look of accomplishment at the end of a concert; at the time, I might have been thinking about something in my playing that did not go as well as I had hoped but Ed's smile made me realise the importance of enjoying the performance and the sense of sharing we had on the same music stand.
May he rest in peace....
Sylvie Tremblay
August 19, 2008
Maureen, Sean & Madeleine,
Our most sincere condolences... our thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
Sylvie, Simon & Luka
Angie Walter
August 19, 2008
Maureen,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great man and I know how much he means to you.
Im thinking about you.
Angie
Grant Cameron
August 19, 2008
Dear Joan, Maureen and Sean and Madeleine, Brian, and Jennifer
As another one of the Charter Members of the National Arts Centre Orchestra I met Ed for the first time the day the NACO started on September 21, 1969. Every day Ed brought a smile full of sunshine in to work. As a cellist in the orchestra I spent many an hour seated in the area just in front of him. Besides sharing in the joy (and work) of making great music all those years, we were able to share many a chuckle and opinion about situations we found ourselves in. For many years, when the orchestra was on tour, Ed and I shared a hotel room. He was a great travel mate, and I will always remember the times, the places, and the antics we shared while 'on the road'.
Anne and I will always remember Ed for his gentleness, integrity, smile, and the warmth of his friendship.
Our sincerest sympathy to each of you as you mourn the departure of your husband and dad. You know that where ever music is, he will be there, playing his heart out, for the joy it gives.
Lynne Hammond
August 18, 2008
Ed and I were colleagues in NACO from 1971 until his retirement. He always struck me as such a sincere, honest, gentle soul with whom I had many
meaningful conversations both at home in Ottawa and on tour. Although I have not seen him since a garden party at Hamilton Southam's several years ago, I heard of his progress, then eventual decline with a heavy heart.
Unfortunately I am on the west coast this month, so will be unable to attend either the visitation or memorial service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynne Hammond
Harold Floysvik
August 18, 2008
I first met Ed when he joined the Woods Manufacturing Co. Brass Band (precursor to the Maple Leaf Brass band) a little over 10 years ago. He loved warming up to Arban's Carnival of Venice on his tuba, and surprised everyone when he gleefully insisted, in one concert, on playing the piccolo solo in Sousa's Stars and Stripes march on tuba! My fondest memories of him come from playing with him for the last 3 or so years in the Centralaires Concert Band and the Manotick Brass Ensemble. I was quite humbled when he asked me to replace him in MBE because of health reasons.
I'm glad I was able to visit with him in the hospital so I could thank him for his influence both on my musical life, and for the inspiration he provided to all in his open battle with cancer.
Thanks for the gig, Ed.
Nancy Sturdevant
August 18, 2008
To Joan and the Hounsell family,
Pace and I returned from vacation to news which we had been dreading. We knew things had taken a bad turn that last month and our thoughts were with him. But it was still a shock.
There has been a hole in NACO these past several years -- stage left, right behind me. Ed was the consummate gentleman and complete professional. We have missed his gentle good humour. His prodigious work ethic and respect for all will remain a standard in the orchestra he served so well.
So our love goes out to Joan and his wonderful family. May you take comfort in the impact his life and courage had on so many others.
Pace and Nancy Sturdevant
Bob & Maggie Lederman
August 18, 2008
To the whole family, We remember Ed and his sweet smile from Carleton Square days. Our deepest condolences to you all. May your memories of him prove to be a blessing.
Dianne McQuaid
August 18, 2008
Maureen & Shawn
Sorry to hear about your Dad, my thoughts and prayers are with you
Wendy Lanthier
August 18, 2008
Dear Joan and Family,
We were both very sorry to learn of Ed's passing. He was a wonderful music teacher who instilled the love for the tuba in my child.
Joey Pisani and
Jeff Lawson
August 18, 2008
To the whole family, my deepest sympathies. Ed was a lovely, sweet man. My thoughts will be with you as you deal with his loss.
Tammy Auchterlonie
August 17, 2008
Joan,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Ed's passing. My time working with you in Ottawa was short but the strength that I gained by knowing you and Ed was immeasurable, especially in dealing with my father's illness. I will always remember Ed's kindness and his smile, especially when he looked at you... I am thinking of you and Jenn and the rest of your family and will call you soon.
Matthew Larkin
August 17, 2008
Dear Joan,
I met your husband on a few occasions since moving to Ottawa in 1995. I thoroughly enjoyed speaking and playing with him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Don Brecknell
August 17, 2008
Joan - sorry to hear of Ed's passing but glad we had the recent talk on the phone with both of you however brief it was. Unlike several of the others who have written about Ed and his more recent times with the National Orchestra, my time goes back to when we were both in the Lions Band, RCAF Band, The Dixie Six, Solid Seven and numerous others prior to joining the RCMP from Saskatoon. We made one jaunt to Kyle Sask., in his VW Beetle with my Drums and his Bass Fiddle to play at some odd ball function out in the boonies. Never sure how we managed to pack all our kit into that machine? And yet another instance travelling home from Ottawa in Ed's brand new VW beetle and sitting two to three days somewhere in some little town in S.Dakota waiting for spare parts to arrive before we could continue our journey home with Don the Sax player from Regina. I only wish I could have hung around Ottawa long enough to hear Ed play after his return from Paris with the National Orchestra etctera. Bless you for the time you spent with him and we look forward to seeing him in God's own Symphony and I only hope he will allow me to play the kettles.
Love
Don and June Brecknell
Vancouver, B.C.
Cynthia Ambrose-Henderson
August 16, 2008
My deepest sympathies, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Gardner
August 16, 2008
Ed was a gentleman of the old school - full of encouragement for his colleagues and a pleasure to play alongside - as we did for many years in NACO/OSO/Savoy Society. Ed will be missed. I express my condolences to his family.
David Gardner
Marianne Nielsen
August 16, 2008
Dear Joan, my deepest condolences. I know Ed's love will sit nestled in your heart for those moments when you miss him and remember your times together.
I knew him only a short time and was grateful for the musical knowledge he passed on to my young bassist son, who looked at him with awe ,and hopes one day to be as good a musician as Ed.
Angel hugs,
Marianne, Adrian and family
Andrew Roberts
August 16, 2008
Ed and I played together in the bass sections of the OSO and the Hull Chamber Orchestra. My wife Celine also remembers Ed fondly from her years as a graphic artist at the NAC. I greatly missed him since his departure from the OSO. His warmth, enthusiasm and generosity made a mark on all of us. My deepest sympathies to all his family.
Richard Alexander
August 16, 2008
Joan. My deepest sympathy reguarding the loss of your Ed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you .
Nicolas Tremblay
August 16, 2008
I had the honour to be the last stand partner of Ed in the double bass section of the National Art Centre Orchestra. We appreciated a lot sharing our musical career, but most of all, we discussed a lot with passion about the most important and satisfying career a man can have : father. On that domain, he contibuted to give me a lot of confidence and there are no doubt for me that he could only bring hapiness to his family. Me, my wife Solange and my children Charles and Geneviève send our most sincere and warm sympathy to the family of that great master of the fatherhood and friendship.
Ioan Harea
August 16, 2008
About a month ago, my wife Jo Ann arranged a visit to Ed's House. He wasn't well. I couldn't go...I'm so sorry! Unfortunately that was the last chance to see him alive.
I worked with Ed in a lot of occasions in the last ten years.He was a man and a musician of a great integrity. An example for all of us.
I miss him very much!
My deepest condolences to the family
Linda & Gary Ambrose
August 15, 2008
Dear Maureen and Brian:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We remember our times together in Carleton Square.
Natalina Spadaccini
August 15, 2008
Joan & Jennifer
I am greatly saddened to hear of Ed's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Love you both!
David Currie
August 15, 2008
Ed and I were friends and colleagues for 38 years. We traveled and performed together as members of NACO for 20 years and after our departures from that orchestra we continued to perform together in the OSO until his illness would not allow him to continue. Ever a man of conscience and integrity he always placed the interests of the ensemble before his own. I have great memories of our careers together. We spoke on the phone not more than a month ago when he shared his joy over the birth of his first grandchild.
Sincere condolences to all of those who loved Ed.
David Currie
August 15, 2008
Dear Joan,
I'm saddened to hear of Ed's passing. He was always lovely to work with, and was considered by MDCU as having the best port-a-cath!
I'm glad that Ed was able to spend time with Madeleine.
Please take care. We are thinking of you.
Carol, RN
Debra Davidson
August 15, 2008
Joan,
My heart and prayers are with you at this time..I have fond memories when l worked with you at BMO Greenbank Branch and we used to go to lunch with Ed and how he was always so attentive with you holding hands , getting you your coffee and the great conversations and laughs we had together..He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Love Deb..
sandra sorrenti
August 15, 2008
Joan & Jennifer,
Please accept our deepest condoloences on your profound loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Sandra, George, Vanessa & Michael Sorrenti
Felix Acevedo
August 15, 2008
ED was a warm hearted and generous soul. Always a friendly smile and a cheery hello. He was always ready to offer a helping hand. My sincere condolences to the Hounsell family.
Michel Rondeau
August 15, 2008
ED....Thanks for introducing me to the O.W.E.......I think of you everytime I perform with them....God Bless...
John and Jean Gomez
August 15, 2008
Jean and I remember Ed from the NACO days as a friend to all. He was always so very supportive of me as concertmaster of the OSO as well as of my work with the OYO to which he sent his students. We also know how supportive he was to his family. We send you our heartfelt thoughts at this time of grief.
George Lloyd
August 15, 2008
I am greatly saddened to hear of Ed's passing. He was a very knowledgeable musician and one of the nicest persons I've met in 40 years in the music business. I shall miss him.
Jo Ann Simpson
August 15, 2008
I first got to know Ed when he agreed to play the Albert Roussel Duo for bass and bassoon with me on my student recital over 30 years ago at Ottawa U. Ed worked very hard on that piece which was more difficult for the bass than for the bassoon. I always remember Ed's generosity and dedication.
More recently it was an honour to hire Ed to play with my orchestra The Virtuosi Orchestra on numerous occasions until his illness made it too difficult for him to continue.
Ed was an example to us all, as a human being and musician. We miss him already.
Josie Millaire
August 15, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 15, 2008
Maureen & Sean,
Thankfully your dad was able to spend time with his new beautiful granddaughter,Madeleine.May your hearts always be filled with beautiful memories.May God bless you and your family in this time of sorry.Thinking of you, our condolences.
Donrey & Luis
Earl and Eileen Johnson
August 15, 2008
Dear Joan and family,
It was with much sadness that we heard of Ed's death, please accept our heartfelt sincere condolences at this very sad time.
Earl and Eileen Johnson
Michael Sinclair
August 15, 2008
God needed two---a cello and a tuba---and got them in one. Now let the heavenly music begin.
Garth and Eleanor Hampson
August 15, 2008
Those of us who were with Ed as members of the RCMP Band back in the '60's always appreciated his musicality and friendship. We extend our sincere condolencess to the Hounsell family at this sad time.
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