Peacefully at his home, on Friday, August 6, 2010, Christopher Ward Dedrick, at the age of 62 years, beloved husband of Moira Dedrick (nee Nelan). Loving father of Tonya. Cherished grandfather of Taylor and Kyle. Dear brother of Sandra, Bruce, Ellen, Jason and predeceased by Stefanie. Loved and remembered by Moira’s family.
A celebration of Chris’ life and music will take place at a later date. Please follow this link for details. http://chrisdedrick.com/celebration/index.html
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Christopher Dedrick Music Fund through Egan Funeral Home, Bolton.
Arrangements by Egan Funeral Home, Bolton (905-857-2213). Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
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Amin Bhatia
My deepest condolences to family, friends and all who know Chris. He is as loving as he is talented and it is a privilege to have known him. I mourn with you in this time of loss.
Amin Bhatia
Peter Pringle
Chris was a treasure! He was far more than just a beautiful and talented man. He had a unique quality of wisdom and innocence about him and he will be much missed by his family and friends. I had not seen Chris in many years but I promise you one thing, he is only a breath away.
Valerie and Christopher Rowley
We loved him. He was special in so many ways. A gentle spiritual soul possessed of musical genius and an extraordinary literary ability,
unknown to many until his illness. Chris is a huge loss to the creative world as well as to his beloved Moira, loving family and friends such as us, But what a shining legacy he left for us all ……..
Valerie and Christopher
Janine Woodley
My very deepest sympathy, Moira, to you and your family. You are in my thoughts during this very difficult time. Sincerely, Janine
judy tate barlow
i am so very sad to hear of Chris’ passing. My warm thoughts go out to his family. He was a gentle and encouraging person, and of course a marvelous creative musician. Again – deepest sympathies… sincerely, Judy Tate
Pam Hyatt
Thank you, Moira, for that amazing portrait of your beloved man. You captured what he was revealing in his blog. I am graced to have shared some brief time and space with Christopher this go round. Talent galore, and such a delectable, wicked, silly bugger sense of humour. My dearest love to you, to all the family.
Stephen Hudecki
I am deeply saddened by this news and I wish to send my condolences to those who most acutely feel the absence of such a talented and loving person. You’re not alone in your sadness. Metta.
Don Campbell
Those who bring the art of energetic harmonics, beauty and sweet melodies to life are ever alive in the pulse and hearts of humanity. Chris was a pioneer, a sculptor of sound and a true visionary. He now is in the eternal sound of Light.
My sympathetic resonance is with all of you, dear friends.
Much love from Boulder.
Don Campbell
Rob Bullock
My heart goes out to you Moira, and to all of Chris’s family. He was a courageous man who possessed great strength, a big heart, and unlimited musical talent. Many cherished memories of him and the Star-Scape years will always be near and dear to me. May God’s love embrace and comfort you.
Rob Bullock
KMP Painting Canada (Kathleen Lynch)
For the first time in all my years as a painter, I painted to “musical creation”. It was both fascinating and soothing. Thank you Chris for giving me a memory I tell of often.
Betty M Allen
My very sincere condolences Moira, to you and your family. May the many years of happy memories carry you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Betty Allen
Darius Drewe Shimon
I am saddened to hear of Chris’ passing: his music, particularly his two solo albums and of course his work with The Free Design, meant a great deal to me and were a constant source of happiness and relaxation- as well as psychedelic illumination- in a very unsettled world. I was never lucky enough to have known him personally, but we in the UK that know about music (yes, there are a few of us) all appreciated his genius. Of course, our grief can’t compare to that which his family must have suffered, but we’d like to remmber him the best way we can. And with that end in mind, my tribute to him (I am a journalist by profession) should HOPEFULLY, as long as the so-called editors don’t muck it up, appear in the next edition of Shindig! magazine. I hope one of you sees it….
Craig Cassils
My heart is saddened at this Christmas time. Chris and I crossed paths unknowingly through our music on the Indianapolis Children’s Choir ‘Making Spirits Bright’ CD, which is playing full volume right now in my house. I contacted Chris after first hearing his ‘Sweets Songs of Christmas’ to let him know it had become my new favourite Christmas song. It will long be my favourite. Chris put in song what Christmas and music are to me, and I will listen to that thrilling song forever, I believe. Thanks again, Chris. You continue to touch my heart.