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Kelsey Dandenault posted a condolence
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mrs. Mayoh was my voice teacher for several years as a teen. She was an incredible mentor in music and in life. Looking back I see how incredibly fortunate I was to have spent so much time with her during that time of youth when finding the confidence to be yourself can seem so difficult. I can still see her in the audience gesturing enthusiastically to me, a quivering mess of nerves on stage, and remember the feeling of pride when she was satisfied with a performance. I will continue to think of her often. My condolences to her family. Thank you for sharing her with so many of us. Rest in peace, Mrs. Mayoh.
- Kelsey Dandenault
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Karla Ruggieri posted a condolence
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Mrs. Mayoh was my voice teacher for the three years I studied Music at Brandon University. I loved having her as my teacher. She built me up and gave me so much confidence. She was a beautiful woman with a delightful spirit. I think I best enjoyed studying with her when I went to her home. In spite of the delay, please accept my sincere condolences. :revolving_hearts:
Karla Ruggieri (Tholl)
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Anne MacNeill posted a condolence
Monday, May 21, 2018
Thank you Myrna and Greg. You went way above and beyond for my Mum.
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Shelley D. Berezin posted a condolence
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Dear Anne
Even though you and I have not kept in touch for a long time I just wanted to send you and your family my deepest condolences on the passing of Doris. She was a wonderful women and I was always very fond of her. I remember us as children running back and forth from your home to mine on Newton Avenue. Those memories of my childhood are some of the best I have. I have known no one as long as I have know you and your family. If my father and mother were alive today they would be deeply saddened to hear that she was no longer with us. May her memory be a blessing for you.
Fondly,
Shelley Berezin
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Joan Dillon posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Dear Anne and family,
I am sorry to hear your Mom has passed on. It was great to see her at Augusftest, looking so spry and ready to share a laugh. What an amazing character she was! During a telephone conversation with yourself during our student days, I recall wondering about some background noises but you assured me it was only your Mom brushing Mitzy's teeth! She will be missed.
All the best, Joan Dillon
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Berney Creighton posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Doris and husband, Len, were wonderful friends way back in the 50's in Halifax. In fact, they were instrumental in my wife, Pat, and me getting hitched in 1956. Len was our singing teacher and Doris his talented accompanist. Len sang at our wedding. Pat and I loved them both.
I remember when Anne was born and just how proud her parents were. She was a beautiful baby. My thoughts are now with her at the loss of her Mum, who was a wonderful example to all of us as a beautiful person.
One anecdote to mention. Doris was a very accomplished pianist, but could never master the tricky beginning to "When Icycles Hang by the Wall".She accompanied me in a CBC recital and worried herself sick about messing up. However, her determination conquered the day and she played magnificently. She and I frequently re-visited that moment with laughter over the years.
May she rest in peace with devoted husband, Len
Berney Creighton
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Myrna Large posted a condolence
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Thank-you for being such a loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend to everyone you met. The world will miss you Doris Mayoh.
Grey and Myrna Large
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Marni Valk posted a condolence
Friday, April 13, 2018
Oh my dearest Mrs. Mayoh, I find it hard to even put into words what you meant to me and so many others. Here are just a a few of my favorite memories of you from the many years I was privileged to be your vocal student...
* The word "Lovie" will be forever etched in my heart as yours...a term of endearment that you called all of us, but I felt like it was meant just for me:)
* How when I was having a lesson with you and the phone would ring, you would play a chord as loud as you could on the piano and say, "sing loudly my dear, so as they know I'm busy". (Lol, she always answered though, but did want people to know she didn't have time to chat.)
*I felt as though I knew Len, Anne, John, Katie and Nicholas even though I never met them. The way you were so utterly devoted to Len, years after his passing was truly a testament to your amazing love story! You would always keep me up to date on Anne's family and would just beam with pride when speaking about them and your time together!
*My future husband helped you with some car trouble you had one day in Brandon and you were so appreciative and charmed him from the moment he met you. You attended our wedding and never missed sending a Christmas card each year, always asking about our kids and what we were up to.
You were an amazing lady, living life to the absolute fullest, always firm but loving and made me the vocalist I am today. You were small, but oh so mighty. You taught me so much and your wisdom and passion for music are with me as I teach voice lessons, perform at various events and church and as I live my life.
Thank you, thank you Mrs. Mayoh for sharing your passion for life, music and the way you made each of us feel so special and loved. You shared your light with the world and we were all so fortunate to know you. You will be missed but you will live on in all of us as each note we sing was nurtured by you. I wish I could be there tomorrow to celebrate your life and share in the beautiful music...know that I will be there in spirit!
My deepest condolences to your family, I know they will miss you so very much.
Love and huge hugs,
Marni Valk (Whyte)
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harold and didi fung posted a condolence
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Didi and I were very saddened to hear of Doris' passing. I just had the opportunity to speak to her less than a week prior. She asked me to send her love to my daughters who were privileged to have been taught by her for many years.
What a great role model she was. Kind, considerate and caring, positive yet firm, understanding, and filled with a joy for life.
Independent to almost the end, it was a pleasure spending time with her.
She lived for her family, and she told me her students " kept her young and ALIVE".
Her memory will live on with all her many students and through her brandon University Vouce scholarship, hopefully helping many more students in the future.
Thank you Doris , for your spending time and energy with our family.
I miss you, we all miss you... but we will not forget you.
Harold, Didi and the Fung family
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Mary Neufeld posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
I met Doris in Brandon when I started voice lessons with her husband Len and she was the accompanist. I had heard that Len was the best and I was not disappointed. They were a lovely couple completely devoted to each other. When Len died too young, I continued lessons with Doris and also continued to nourish my love of singing that is still with me today. One day when I was at her house for my lesson she was all excited and thrilled to share with me that she had a call giving her the happy news that her granddaughter Katie was born. Not sure but the call might even have happened while I was there. Anyway it seemed almost serendipitous when I told her it was my birthday and we were both thrilled that we had something besides the singing that connected us. She often shared stories about her family and I could tell how much they meant to her. I remember also how much she adored her great grandson, Nicolas. Of course she always remembered my birthday after that and when we moved to Winnipeg in 1999 she sent me a card every year and so we exchanged birthday cards. Lately whenever I received a card I would check the return address and continued to be amazed that it was the same 28th street address that I used to visit on my lesson days. I admired her for her love of life, her love of music, her sense of humour and her great love and appreciation of her family.
I know that I will continue to think fondly of her on my birthday, remembering the pleasure I felt at receiving a card arriving once again from 28th St. in Brandon, knowing that she remembered and thinking that she must be celebrating with Katie in some way. I will also think fondly of her on her birthday and mourn the fact that I can no longer send her a token of my friendship and admiration through the simple gesture of a card.
My condolences to the family as you mourn the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. I know you will miss her awfully.
- Mary Neufeld.
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Joan Morrison posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Dear Anne and family,
On behalf of my brother Douglas Morrison, presently unwell, I extend our condolences upon the death of your mother. Both she and your father were prominent in the music of Halifax during the 1950's. Douglas was happy to be a part of their lives at that time.
Joan Morrison.
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Darlene Twerdochlib posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
I was so fortunate to take voice lessons with Doris for 13 years. She was not only a great voice coach but a great friend. Friends come to us at different times in our lives. Sometimes just for a season or maybe a certain reason. But only few have such a profound impact on your heart. Doris was that friend. Even though we were 45 years apart I felt she was one of my closest and dearest friends. I trusted her with anything. She was also my neighbour. When there was a fire at the home next to her she came over to our place in the wee hours of the night. At one point as we were deciding we would try to get a bit of sleep she looked at me and said "I should probably spend a penny lovey before I go to sleep". I had never heard that before so after a slight pause a realized she was telling me she needed to use the facilities. She went on to explain how as a child in England it was a penny to use the public washroom and when they had to go she would ask her "mummy" if she could go spend a penny. Doris was absolutely adorable. I also picked her up once and gave her a ride in our yellow mustang convertible. And she got a complete kick out the stories I would tell her about my kids or how I would make some money in the summer busking with my guitar. I will miss her. Have already missed her. I was still going for voice lessons only last November.
My condolences to you Anne, John and family. Through my friendship with your mom/nanny I feel like I know you all to some degree as she talked about you all so dearly. She loved you all so very much. And I know that you are all as wonderful as she was. So many good memories to share down for generations. I feel especially blessed to have been a part of some of those.
Darlene Twerdochlib
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Mona Ellis posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Condolences to Doris' family . You don't know me ,but your parents and mine , Les & Rita Sutcliffe were great friends while in Halifax .Our dads sang together and our mothers were pianists. I have a few old pictures our families at a beach , including you as a baby If you are interested in having them I could send them to you . They are dated 1952 . I remember your mother's beautiful smile as is in the posted picture. Keeping you in my thoughts during your time of grieving . Mona ( Sutcliffe ) Ellis .
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Dora Cortellucci posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
I met Doris over 8 years ago, when her granddaughter Katie married my son Stefano. I knew right away that she was a very special person. She was intelligent, funny, generous and so full of life and wit. We will remember her always with fondness.
I wanted to share this verse in her memory.
At the rising of the sun and its going down
We remember them
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter
We remember them
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of Spring
We remember them
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer
We remember them
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of Autumn
We remember them
As long as we live, they too will live
for they are now a part of us as
We remember them.
love always to the whole family
Dora and John Cortellucci
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Dorothy and Malcolm Mitton posted a condolence
Sunday, April 8, 2018
We first met Doris & Len soon after we arrived in Canada from England. They were instrumental in helping us get settled and my husband was invited to join the choir at St. James Church where Len was the choirmaster. Following that Len asked him to be part of a group called The Shantymen who performed on CBC both radio & TV in children's programs. Doris accompanied them at rehearsals.
We were sorry when Len died too young and we usually heard from Doris at Christmas. She will be missed.
Our condolences to her family and friends from Dorothy and Malcolm Mitton, Fall River, NS
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Carol Sinclair posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
My parents, Harold and Audrie Vincent, were good friends of Doris and Len when they lived in Halifax. They shared an interest in music. I remember them well. I read Doris's obituary with interest. She lived a long and impressive life.i am glad I had a chance to know her many years ago. Sincerely, Carol Vincent Sinclair
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Trina posted a condolence
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Doris was my first voice teacher and was so very influential in my teenage life. I can vividly hear her voice, recall her coaching and encouragement and remember many of her expressions so fondly today. I just loved how she called me, "Lovie." Rest In Peace, Sweet Angel. Trina
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Ashley posted a condolence
Friday, April 6, 2018
I still remember the first time I met Doris/Nan in 1994. Little did I know as a fifth grader that she and I would become good friends for many years to come. We enjoyed many cups of tea (always adding the milk in the correct order!) and far too many scones smothered in thick cut marmalade while chatting the day away during her visits over the Christmas and summer break. She always made me laugh with her innocent curisoity about what the kids are up to these days. There is nothing funnier than trying to teach a more than eighty-year-old British woman street slang from the hood, except maybe hearing her use it at the next opportunity that presented itself. I will forever cherish our chats and the insight she shared with me over the years through her story telling and our conversations about life.
My deepest condolences go out to her family and friends who all loved her very much.
I will miss you Doris! Until we meet again <3
Ashley
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