Cecil Myrie Obituary

Cecil “The Banjo Man” Myrie Correction on the service time SARATOGA - Cecil Myrie, age 86, passed away on October 7, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 4, 1928 in Montego Bay, Jamaica the son of the late Aubrey Myrie and Matilda Thorpe. Cecil enjoyed writing his own songs, about Saratoga and nursery rhymes for the children. He also enjoyed making his own instruments. A funeral service will be held at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs, NY on Tuesday, October 14th 2014 from 4-6 p.m. A gathering in honor of Cecil will be held at the Frederick Allen Lodge #609, 69 Beekman St., Saratoga Springs, NY from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit our website at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

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Published by The Saratogian from Oct. 13 to Oct. 14, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Cecil Myrie

12 Entries

Bob McChesney

October 4, 2022

A small crowd of girls are entertained by Cecil and his banjo.

Christine Edwards

October 4, 2020

Cecil was a wonderful, unique man who just made everyone he met smile. I still get tears in my eyes seeing the picture of him with the banjo I gave to him and remembering the joy it gave him. Broadway wasn't the same without you. Rest well in the arms of God my friend!

Aiyanna Myrie

May 27, 2018

My grandfather was the most awesome psrson i knew and he was so kind always thought others before even thinking twice about himself i loved hom so much and nothing anyone would ever say will change that i will alwaus love you cecil myrie.

Aiyanna Myrie

josh Myrie

February 10, 2015

Its been months now since you been gone and the pain hasn't eased up a bit. To some you were an inspiration, a friend and a leader... to me, you were my father and my hero. You taught me many things, like how to be a man. Also, how important family is. Having to watch you suffer without being able to help was the worse possible thing for me. I asked god many times why this kind of thing could happen to such a good person. I would of sacrificed myself and traded places with you just to see you on your feet and well again. You didnt derserve to suffer the way you did. You gave so much to this family and friends. I miss you dearly and god saved a special place for you. Tell Bob Marley I said HI "As I stand before you, with a broken heart. There's so many things to say but I dont know where to start. Watching you suffer is the worse thing I been through. Wanting to help but knowing theres nothing i can do. So I stuck by your side and tokd you how every little thing will be alright. You were so humble even in so much pain. Now my heart crumbles, knowing things won't be the same. So now its my father who art in heaven, hollowed be thy name. And even though I mourn your loss, I still have your blood running through my veins. You fought so diligently and with grace. I still remember the last time I saw that smile on your face... but now you smile down from a much better place. And all your poem is gone. Now that your in heaven, can you play my favorite song? this time i wont be there to sing along. All I want to do is hug you.In your final moments, I wish I was there to tell you 'I LOVE YOU' Now that your in heaven i will always have someone to look up to. Watch over me as you always have and I promise to make you proud like you've always asked. Cause from the bottom of my heart I LOVE YOU, FOREVER & ALWAYS DAD." -Joshua Myrie aka Thee Impressive. RIP POPS 06/04/1928-10/07/2014

Things just won't be the same.

Bob McChesney

October 14, 2014

To the Myrie Family so sorry for your loss Cecil was a fantastic individual that loved life itself he was a very decent person that always gave people the benefit of the doubt,thoughts and prayers go out to you sincerely Mike and JoAnn Adams

Howard Kunz

October 14, 2014

Hello Myrie Family, sorry for your loss. I used to see Cecil with Motherless many, many weekends from about 1988 to 1991. He was always so friendly and positive. I miss him.

October 12, 2014

RIP Cecil missed but never for gotten

Steve Campito

October 12, 2014

Dear Myrie family, I am so sorry for your loss, our loss too. I always enjoyed sitting with Cecil whenever I was in Saratoga. I too am a musician and Cecil would always ask where I was playing and if he had the chance he would come to hear a few songs. Whenever I went to Hatties I would get an extra dinner for him because he never left his bench. RIP Cecil, Toga will never be the same.

MARIE HAWKINS

October 11, 2014

CECIL YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE THRU THE MUSIC IN EVERYONES HEARTS

Christine Edwards

October 11, 2014

Dear family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Cecil was a man of the people, being a friend to all he met. I will never forget the day that I took my new banjo down to Broadway and asked him if he could tune it for me. When I asked him if he liked the instrument, he said it was a fine one. When I told him it was his to make beautiful music for us he was so ecstatic, asking me if I minded that he kept his old guitar case visible for people to give him donations. When I walked by later, he was telling everyone that I just gave him a new banjo. Just to see his beautiful smiling face was all the thanks I needed.
God Speed my dear friend Cecil!! You will be greatly missed.

MARY LOU SUTTLE

October 11, 2014

SARATOGA SPRINGS HAS LOST A DEAR FRIEND IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS PEOPLE WOULD COME FROM MILES TO HEAR THE BANJO MAN AKA CECIL MYRIE ESECIALLY WHEN THE TRACK I IN TOWN. THE SPOT WHERE HE USED TO PLAYWAS RECENTLY RELOCATED IT WONT BE THE SAME WITHOUT THE BANJO MAN&HIS MUSIC.R.I.P. CECIL

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