RIP Terry Sumsion

Charlie St Denis · Post by **Charlie St Denis** » 27 Mar 2011 3:45 am

Canadian Legend Terry Sumsion passed away last night after a 3 year battle with Cancer. Please keep Terry's
Family in your thoughts and prayers.

Bob Taillefer · Post by **Bob Taillefer** » 27 Mar 2011 7:18 am

Very sad news.
Terry was a friend to many steel players.
RIP my friend.
Bob and Debra

Bob Blair · Post by **Bob Blair** » 27 Mar 2011 7:22 am

I'm sad to hear that also - as Bob said, a friend to many steel guitar players.

Ray Leroux · Post by **Ray Leroux** » 27 Mar 2011 11:30 am

My condolences to Terry's family and friends. Thank you Terry for bringing a high level of professionalism to an industry that through the 70s and 80s was a hard place to make a living in Canada. RIP

Bruce Snow · Post by **Bruce Snow** » 28 Mar 2011 3:17 am

Sad to hear this news,Terry was a great singer,may he rest in peace.
Bruce

Joey Ace · Post by **Joey Ace** » 28 Mar 2011 4:23 am

I am so sorry to her this. Terry has recently been performing in the area of my day job, Brantford, Ontario, and I've heard excellent reviews.

RIP Terry.

Dale Bessant · Post by **Dale Bessant** » 28 Mar 2011 7:48 am

As a friend and member of Terry's Band for 6 years in the 90's, goodbye old friend until we meet again.. Terry was the ultimate Professional and I learned a lot from him during the time we spent together as a "road" family. R.I.P.

Terry Sumsion
Passed away on: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Country music legend Terry Sumsion passed away peacefully at the age of 64, surrounded by his loving family, at the Stedman Community Hospice on Saturday March 26th, 2011. Loving husband & best friend of Jeannie. Proud father of Tammy & Chuck Norris, and Jeff & Judy. Cherished papa of Codi, Matt, Dylan, MacKenzie, Faith, Montana, and Myles. Son of Jack & the late Jean Sumsion. Terry will be sadly missed by his brothers and families, “many Angels”, friends, fellow musicians and fans. Family & friends will be received at the KEITH OVINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 134 King Street, Burford on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m., and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church, 181 King Street, Burford on Friday, April 1, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Harley Cemetery. Terry’s fondest wish was to assist a local student with a love of music to further their musical dreams. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Terry Sumsion Musical Scholarship Fund or the Stedman Community Hospice. Keith Ovington 519-449-1112. keithovington.ca.

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 28 Mar 2011 1:37 pm

our condolences to the family. bruce & lynn

Al Brisco · Post by **Al Brisco** » 28 Mar 2011 6:04 pm

I've had the pleasure of playing many gigs with Terry over the years, & got to record a few tunes with him including "Midnight Invitation".
Terry was a lover of the Pedal Steel Guitar & Dobro, & always featured one in his band.
Our condolences go out to Jeannie & the family as Terry has arrived at 'Our Lovin' Place'!
Al & Betty Brisco