Patrick Cardy

CARDY, Patrick 1953-2005 Suddenly in hospital on March 24, 2005. Patrick Robert Thomas Cardy in his 52nd year. Beloved husband of Janet (Ashley). Loving father of Jonathan and Michael. Cherished son of Mary Cardy. Predeceased by his father Robert. Beloved son-in-law of Beverly Ashley. Dearly loved brother of Jamie (Joan), Rob (Nancy), Dan (Janice), Sheila Coffin (Lew), Maureen Buchanan (Tom) and Angela. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Patrick was a prolific composer, well-known in the Ottawa community, across Canada and beyond for superbly crafted music of warm lyricism, poignancy, and charm. Born in Toronto on 22 August 1953 and raised in Kitchener, Patrick was educated at the University of Western Ontario and at McGill University, where he earned his doctorate under the supervision of the late Bengt Hambraeus. In 1977 he joined the Music Program in the School for Studies in Art and Culture at Carleton University where he will be remembered by a generation of students for his meticulous standards as well as his warmth and generosity, the very qualities that endeared Patrick also to his many friends and colleagues in the Carleton community. Patrick was involved in many aspects of his profession, active as an adjudicator, lecturer and broadcaster as well as serving in various capacities for Ottawa's new music concert society Espace Musique, the Canadian University Music Society, and the Canadian League of Composers. In 1992 his "Virelai" for clarinet and string orchestra was nominated for a JUNO award in the "Best Classical Composition" category, and during the 1996-97 concert season he served as new music advisor to the National Arts Centre Orchestra. As a performer himself (he was a fine flutist) Patrick had a deep understanding of the expressive possibilities of the entire range of musical instruments, which perhaps explains his more than fifty commissions from performers and musical groups of many kinds, from the National Arts Centre Orchestra and Edmonton Symphony to pianists Elaine Keillor and Angela Hewitt. Patrick's passion for music was surpassed only by his love of his wife Janet, his sons Jonathan and Michael, his large extended family and wide circle of friends. He will be missed for his lively conversation, his sense of humour and his uncommon humility. Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home 580 Eagleson Road (Kanata) Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday to St. Patricks Church, Fallowfield for Mass of Christian Funeral at 11 a.m. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery in the spring. In Memoriam donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the charity of your choice appreciated.