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1976
DIED
2015
Steve Toms Obituary
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Anita
April 6, 2015
our condolences goes out to Steve,s family and friends god needed another great bass player for his band in heaven and also another great soul.
Mel Cescon
March 7, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Steve's death. My sincere condolences to Claire, and to his sister Janine, and to his father Gary.
Mel Cescon
Erin Ross
March 4, 2015
Steve you will always be missed. You were a dear friend to me. You opened up your home to me in a time of need and I will never forget that. My heart goes out to your friends and family.
terri plummer
March 3, 2015
such sad, sad news. we will really miss Steve in the neighbourhood. he was always ready to share a giggle, and had such care for Jonathan any time he saw him struggling... Godspeed, Steve.
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Carrie McPherson
March 1, 2015
I only met you a handful of times, but you were always a sweetheart. I remember the first time I met you, you came up to me at one of your shows, introduced yourself to me and when I told you my name, you asked if I was "the Carrie" that The Miniatures sang about. I said no, that I was a friend of Nick's and was there with his sister. But you seemed happy to meet me just the same. I'm so sorry your journey has ended so soon. Rest in peace.
Carla Aarssen
March 1, 2015
I only met Steve a few times but once was enough to never forget him!
Andrew Spiesz
March 1, 2015
Such a sad loss ..keep playing and keep smiling young fella...you were of the Finest Kind.
Judi Gwynne
March 1, 2015
What a great guy and a musical talent lost to our music community. RIP, Steve and boogie on up in heaven with the other great players. Lost too soon.
Rachel Neumann
March 1, 2015
Steve, you were an awesome friend! I will miss the talks, the music and your infectious smile. My sympathy is with your family and anyone who loved you. Thanks for all the fun times, and the times you made me laugh when I needed to.
You will forever be loved and missed. Xoxo
Mike Alviano
February 28, 2015
I didn't know Steve as well as some here, but the Steve I knew never seemed to be pretending...a solid and genuine guy...with a hypnotic laugh! Grew to become a fantastic bass player!!! Life's far too short.m
Chris Finn
February 28, 2015
You inspired me to play and live life in the moment. I will never forget you my friend.
Steve Parkinson
February 28, 2015
Thanks for the laughs
Glenn Stillar
February 28, 2015
My condolences to all who knew and loved Steve.
Melissa Stephens
February 28, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Steve. I live out of town and haven't spoken to him for years, but I remember him so fondly. He was always kind to me, really hilarious, and I remember his love for cooking back then as well as his love for the bass guitar. He was a shining star in a highschool video production that we did for Mr. Turzanski's class (Townhouse Terror). I still have it. My sincerest condolences to Steve's family and friends.
Jason Stager
February 28, 2015
My heart goes out to Steve's family and friends. He was an amazing person. We'll meet again in a "cheap beer joint on the wrong side of town"
Greg Schatz
February 28, 2015
A great bass player, a really fun guy altogether. We'll miss you, Steve!
Maya Rao
February 28, 2015
Your smile and playing will be missed.
Play loud enough there so we can hear
you in our dreams!
God Bless.
Carolyn Deneau
February 27, 2015
Steve, Carolyn ," Tims little sister "as u referred to me since I can remember, didn't kno u well but gotta say anytime over last 2 decades whenever I saw ya. , there was always a feelin of ease and comfort. Wish u nothing but good! Sad to hear u have left this place so early!!
~C~
(Tims little sister)
Kelly Mahoney- Watson
February 27, 2015
My condolences .. Thanks for the talks ..RIP
Denise
February 27, 2015
Goodbye Steve. You were one of a kind and so very generous with your spirit. My sympathies to your sister, father and partner and friends.
Thank you for giving us so much joy with your gift of music. You will be missed. God Bless your Soul my freind.
Kimberly Mallett
February 27, 2015
Carol O'Connor
February 27, 2015
A tremendous loss to his family and dear ones, and to the music community at large, especially in Kitchener-Waterloo. Much sympathy also to his brothers in Daddy Long Legs.
Chris Flannigan
February 27, 2015
You'll be greatly missed brother. RIP
dietra schatz
February 27, 2015
Steve we will miss you dearly, I'm saddened myranda won't get the joy to hear you play like I did while growing up. I'll always remember your smile as you played, or talked about music.
February 27, 2015
I'm so sorry Gary and Janine - I remember how much Steve adored you too.
Deepest Sympathies, Sue (Bailey) Dye
Ranjini Mendis
February 27, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies to Steve's beloved Claire, his loving aunt Margie, and his family who I know are utterly devastated by his loss. I did not know Steve, but have seen the Daddy Longlegs posters in Kitchener, and have heard about his music from my daughter Sharmalene in Waterloo. What an amazing beautiful life, well lived and so well loved! With sorrow,
Ranjini Mendis (White Rock, BC)
Deanne Gillies
February 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends for a tragic loss. With Special thoughts and prayers to Gary, whom we hold dear to our hearts at the K-W Seniors Day Program.
Sue Schulzek
February 27, 2015
RIP our dear friend.
Gillian
February 27, 2015
My memories of you , I will cherish always.
Sue and Tim
February 27, 2015
He always made you smile and cracked you up with his awesome, loving and witty personality. He displayed so much energy for life. He is also the only bass player that truly loved to play. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Lynn Jackson
February 27, 2015
Steve was a great spirit - always funny, always entertaining - he had a devilish charm and was a huge fan of music. I'll remember him as a talented musician and a friend I could talk to about anything. We're all better for having known him. R.I.P. my dear friend.
Leslie Greenwood
February 27, 2015
So kind; so inclusive; so talented; and so, so funny. I was lucky to know you and I'll miss you a lot.
Anisa Scott
February 27, 2015
I met Steve in grade school at St. Mark's. I will always remember how cheerful, he was and the one day I asked how he was doing and replied "Peachy" He could bring a smile to anyone face and so unbelievably mucially talented! A true person all around and will be greatly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him if even just once.
Coral Andrews
February 27, 2015
Steve had such infectious "fantastico" energy and a coolomundo laugh!
I am so glad I got to see him rock out at The Starlight (with Junior) playin' in with one of his fave bands (The 24th Street Wailers) one last time. You were a very special guy, Stevie Boy "Sweet Sugarman" Toms, and not because you were an award winning part Irish left handed bassplayer .... but because you were so kind and generous to everyone around you. I am guessing by now you have found your mum, and maybe Nick Curran. Play on lefty bassboy. You are severely missed by so many people ..... To Claire, Steve's family, and all of his musician's family. You left us one helluva music legacy, boyo. A Shandy Slainte!
Coral FM.**
Meaghan Olinski
February 27, 2015
Steve, you were a part of my life and a part of my family. Thank you for the many great times we had; I will hold those memories near always. You were certainly one of a kind L.B.S.
Lindsay Stewart
February 26, 2015
Steve was laughter and jokes, intensity and groove, rock and roll. He was also a deeply kind and thoughtful person, a man I was fortunate to count among my friends. I'll miss you.
Jon Buysse
February 26, 2015
A true original. Steve's perpetual selflessness always made those around him happier.
Anastasia Howell
February 26, 2015
I will never forget you.
Robin Schatz
February 26, 2015
It was a real pleasure knowing Steve. He always made me laugh and feel special.
February 25, 2015
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