This page is began in 2022 to recognize Valley Bluegrass members who have left us, as well as members of the larger bluegrass community who have had an impact on us.
Please feel free to email Pat Moore if you have a suggestion for additions to this page.
There were many wonderful folks who were members of our organization and gave in some way to the community, whether it was as a performer, writer, promoter, audience member - you all make up what is our Valley Bluegrass community. We thank you for your contribution and honour your gift of music/music appreciation.
Please feel free to email Pat Moore if you have a suggestion for additions to this page.
There were many wonderful folks who were members of our organization and gave in some way to the community, whether it was as a performer, writer, promoter, audience member - you all make up what is our Valley Bluegrass community. We thank you for your contribution and honour your gift of music/music appreciation.
Our Deepest Condolences to the Tarte Family at the passing of Dorothy Tarte
Valley Grass mourns the loss of long time member Ken Gordon.
March 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we tell our friends in the bluegrass community that our good friend Ken Gordon passed away suddenly on Friday March 8. Ken was a wonderful supporter of bluegrass in the region, a mandolin player and student, a member of Gospel Grass, and a super nice man. He will be greatly missed by his wife of close to 70 years, Carole, and his daughters Deborah and Susan. The wake and service will be on March 23 at Pinecrest Cemetery 11am (visitation) and 12noon (service) with a reception to follow. There will be a posting in the Ottawa Citizen on March 16th. More information and photos of Ken to come. |
Another Canadian Bluegrass Pillar has left us.
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Canadian Bluegrass Has Lost An Icon - Rest in Peace Michael O'Reilly
June 1, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of the great singer, songwriter, entertainer, comedian, radio personality, actor, voice over actor, Michael O'Reilly. Our condolences go out to his wife Rose, son Rylan, daughter Devon, and his mother, and all who loved him - there were many.
June 1, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we mourn the loss of the great singer, songwriter, entertainer, comedian, radio personality, actor, voice over actor, Michael O'Reilly. Our condolences go out to his wife Rose, son Rylan, daughter Devon, and his mother, and all who loved him - there were many.
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Gayle DumsdayKeith Hansen |
Tony de BoerThe Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Music Association extends our deepest sympathy to the de Boer family at the loss of their beloved patriarch, Tony de Boer. Tony will be remembered by so many at home, across this country, and internationally as a pillar in the bluegrass community; his contributions were immense.
For more information and to connect with the de Boer family, you can check the Northern Bluegrass Committee webpage and facebook page. Rest in Peace Tony de Boer. |