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June 30, 2014
It is with great sadness that we received news of the passing of Dr Lafford. We give thanks to God for the music ministry and leadership of Dr Lafford, particularly his tremendous contribution here at St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong as the Cathedral Organist in 1935-1939.
May the hope and comfort of the risen Lord be upon Dr Lafford's family at this time. Rest eternal grant to Dr Lafford and let light perpetual shine upon him.
The Very Revd Matthias Der
Dean, St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong
Jim Godwin
April 23, 2014
Lindsay was a man of energy beloved of many people and I was not surprised that he lived for over 100 years. I regret that I did not have the opportunity to meet him when he visited England in recent years. He and Anne were friends of my parents (Edgar and Ida Godwin, of Hereford, UK)from the 1940s.
John Baxter
April 15, 2014
Although I served under Dr. Lafford when he directed Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Shola Cantorum for only a short time, it was quite obvious to me that he was not only a talented musician, but a devoted and patient teacher and mentor. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him!
April 11, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family. During difficult times such as these, we are told to " draw close to God; and he will draw close to you" Js 4:8; RF
April 10, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
Dyson Gay
April 10, 2014
We send our great thanks to Lindsay for his contributions to our lives, the more richly lived on his account. He taught us far more than notes and tempi as servants of inspiring texts. He taught us to love music and the infinite Creator of the sensibilities that enable mere dots on paper to become lullabies, paeans of praise and, at the last in this sphere, requiems for a loved one now out of sight. We thus mourn a passing and rejoice that such talent shall never lack for respondents. Lindsay - your Choir rehearsals will set a new standard; save us all a place where we may someday join the happy throng.
The Rev. Canon William T. Warne II
April 10, 2014
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to every member of Lindsay's family as they grieve his loss; I have many fond memories of my years at Hobart and as a member of the Schola Cantorum and the Motet Choir of St. John's Chapel, especially a wonderful spring break tour throughout Florida in 1960 and the performances of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana", Charles Wood's "St. Mark's Passion", Gordon Jacobs, "New Born King" and, from time to time on a Sunday morning, being one of the "ringers" in the choir at the local Presbyterian Church. Those were truly "good old days" which I'll cherish forever. In the days, weeks and months ahead may you know the consolation of God's mercy and love as you celebrate and give thanks for a life not only well-lived but one that blessed the lives of many others. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Myrna Swyers
April 10, 2014
So many happy memories with Lindsay ... ! He even taught us to call a quarter note a "crochet" ! He and Anne will always be remembered by me and my family with much love and affection
Charles Breed MD & Staff
April 10, 2014
Our sympathy to the family. Lindsay was such a wonderful man and able to live a very full and interesting life. It was our pleasure to have known him. He will be missed by all the lives he touched.
Rick Silterra
April 10, 2014
Barb and I are very sorry for your loss. He was a truly remarkable person, and an example to all of us.
Betty Webb
April 10, 2014
So sad to have lost him. Even given his advanced age, we lost him too soon.
Alex Marks
April 10, 2014
A true cornerstone of the HWS's music faculty, Sir Lafford was the consummate musician and mentor. RIP!
T
April 10, 2014
To the family and friends,
I am very sorry for your loss. May the God who comforts all the mourning ones be with you in your time of need. Isaiah 61.2
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