Thursday, May 31, 2018
Roger was a wonderful presence at Toronto French School, where he was our piano technician and piano tuner for many, many years. Always very kind, and always willing to come and fix a piano at a drop of a hat. He also came to many of the concerts at TFS, supporting the students in their performances. We acquired at least two of our pianos from Roger, who always kept them ship-shape.
On a personal note, Roger was a good friend and colleague. I bought my personal piano from him, and always invited him to my concerts at University of Toronto and elsewhere. Roger always came, if he was able. He would often chat with me about various musicians, and drop off little gifts (of old biographies of musicians or their instruments). I would sometimes go to his home to play some of the pianos in his collection.
We will miss him at TFS, and I will miss his presence in my life.
David Arnot-Johnston
