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Wesley "Jaribu" CASON

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Wesley CASON Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2014.

CASON, Wesley "Jaribu" - Passed away the morning of March 26, 2014. Wesley was a jazz musician, writer and photographer who travelled throughout Europe and the Middle East. Born to John and Lula Mae Cason in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Canada in the late 1960s, where he worked as a technician at the University of Toronto's Robarts Research Library. He is remembered as a thoughtful, generous and kind spirit, with an enthusiasm for people and for life. A memorial will be held Sunday, April 20th at the ballroom of the Gladstone Hotel in Toronto, from 1-4 p.m. He is missed dearly by his children.

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KIM YIM

April 24, 2014

Wonderful character of Wes will ever stay in my life as he touches many people's harts with his sensitive music , generous in sharing his happiness and lifting better hope to the under stressed social rights.
Great sympathy ... heavenly in peace be with you, Wes.

April 23, 2014

I light a candle to a warrior,
who did not let the way of the world spoil his heart

Ines Jeffrey

April 23, 2014

I was a
friend since the Library Days; it was always wonderful to have a conversation with him about politics, music, et al; admired his character, his strength and courage; I was lucky to know him. Wish I had seen him one last time. My condolences to his children.

WILLIAM Billy McCants

April 22, 2014

I enjoyed your spirit on and off stage during the 7Os.Was good to see you at the Jazz Festival last sept. after nearly 40 years.You qualify for that big band up above.

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Gabrielle Frenkel

April 22, 2014

I remember Wes fondly, working many years with him, in the Robarts Library.
He was always kind, and with a great sense of humor. Rest in peace good man. I will miss you.

Oswald Phills

April 22, 2014

Often met Jaribu in Kensington Market. A couple of years ago he gave me a whole talk on Black contribution to Toronto and the Black culture of Chicago. Our incidental meetings were always jam packed with information. Rest In Peace Jaribu!

Wasyl Sydorenko

April 17, 2014

From all his friends and coworkers who remember "Wes" from the University of Toronto Library, may he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Sarah Shartal

April 16, 2014

He light up life sarah shartal

Raymond Thurton

April 9, 2014

Jaribu had a good heart and had a genuine interest in music, social, and political issues. We spent many hours together for over 20 years and had many interesting conversations. I will miss him.

Charles Burke (Black Bottom Jazz 1967-1981)

April 9, 2014

Jeribu Jerribu the man the player, the ladies called him cute, he also played one mean Flute. Foe me his friendship was a gift, he gave my life a lift
Together we did play Flute our tunes were solid and never buggie we were students of the great DOUGIE. Yes time brought us and time will take us
To a place where Jazz will make us. Redeem love & understanding The seeds of Jeribu will continue to take us on the journey of love peace and understanding

Archie Alleyne

April 9, 2014

Jaribu Our casual meetings in Kensington Market were always warm and honest.Your warm greetings will be dearly missed.
Peace be with you

Marlene Weller

April 8, 2014

Jaribu was my good pal and colleague and he will be missed by all..'' Those we love,remain in our hearts forever." R.I.P. my friend.
Marlene

adele

April 8, 2014

we have been in and out of each others lives for over 40 years!!! and i know how much i am already missing you....

Wally Brooker

April 8, 2014

Brother Jaribu was a wonderful musician and a kind, gentle human being. He was a man of the people with a deep understanding of the relationship between popular culture, solidarity and social change. I learned a lot from him during the short time we played together.

May your Spirit have Peace Jaribu

Gilbert Carty

April 8, 2014

I had always been moved by Jaribu's engaging smile when ever he entered a room. He beemed life! Peace on your journey Jaribu! We will miss you man!

April 8, 2014

RIP

Tidy Francis

April 8, 2014

Great souls are seldom being recognized or valued. Jaribu, my brother, friend and colleague, you've been one of them. You presence have been recognized and felt by me, and your mark have been made for all to see.
Travel peacefully and travel smooth my friend. You have now joined the ancestors as a new "guardian of our future".

Antoinette Duncan

April 7, 2014

Jaribu's passing is a great loss.He was such a reassuring presence in our community. He will remain with fond memories.

April 5, 2014

Original Gayap, much love and respect...a positive force of empathy and resistance.

Ras Ishaka Williams

April 5, 2014

A great musician and lovingl. He always had a friendly smile and brotherly greeting. I am proud to have performed with him on many stages in Toronto. You will be missed my brother, but your spiritual kindness and your contribution to our progress will continue to multiply. travel in good grace with the ancestors.

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