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Vera DELAMONT Obituary
Passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 19, 2013. She was 90 years old. Vera was the daughter of Arthur W. Delamont, founder of the Kitsilano Boys Band and Lilian Delamont. She is survived by her five children - Rick, Christine, Jackie, Sally and John - and by her 10 grandchildren. No funeral will be held. Her ashes will be interned with her father and mother at the Masonic Cemetery. She was very much loved by all and will be missed.
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This is a photo of Vera and her husband Paul jagger, with Jack Bensted on sax and Dick Lazenby on banjo. They played around town in the nineties.
June 28, 2013
I worked closely with Vera on my fist five books on the history of her father and his band. Unfortunately when her husband Paul died, we lost touch. I just finished my sixth and last book on my legacy series on her dad. It is called The life and Times of the Legendary Mr D.My first five books are now up on-line and can be found by anyone interested in Vera and her dad's band, www.warfleetpress.com
Doug Reid (Bari Sax)
June 26, 2013
I remember working closely with Vera when we shopped for and purchased the organ the band took up a collection for and presented to Mr. D during the 50th anniversary concert at the Orpheum. She was very helpful. A lovely lady, indeed!
Bill Inman
June 25, 2013
Condolences to Vera's extended family on her passing.
Many fond memories of her at so many practices and functions and then traveling with us in Europe; supporting her dad's mission to forge a bunch of unruly boys into a remarkable stage presentation, which appeared easy from the front of the curtain, but often relied on her tireless support behind the scenes.
Ziba Fisher
June 25, 2013
Vera had an abiding interest in her father's legacy -- and we are grateful to her for her continuing contributions to our collective memories.
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Wayne Tarling
June 24, 2013
Through Mr. D. and a few gatherings with the Kitsilano Boys Band, I remember Vera as a quiet lady who always enjoyed seeing her father's accomplishments through music. She will always be remembered.
Bill Gumbleton
June 22, 2013
As a former member of the Kits Boys Band it was a pleasure to have known Vera and to have played beside her (she on bass drum and me on snare) during the 72 tour. She'll be missed!
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