Gwen Ellen Fraser
09-01-1950 / 11-07-2007
Died at age 57 at Strong Memorial Hospital under hospice care, Wednesday morning after a long struggle, over several years, with Multiple Myeloma.
Gwen was born in Rochester to Burritt & Ruth Boldt Fraser. She was the sister of Mary Karen Fraser. She was educated in the Rochester City schools & studied voice & piano at Crane School of Music, Potsdam College. Gwen went on to receive her graduate degree from Ithaca College.
Her career involved teaching at Skidmore College & Capital District schools. The majority of her career was spent with the Troy, NY, City School District where she taught theatre & music. While teaching in Troy she directed & choreographed over 20 dramas & musical productions. She was very active in community theatre as an actor, singer, director, choreographer & accompanist. Her favorite roles, which she performed in several productions, including Mother Superior in " Nunsense" & Mrs. Lovett in "Sweeney Todd". She also performed with Opera Excelsior & Glimmerglass Opera in Cooperstown.
She is survived by her longtime partner & mate, William McColl of Schenectady; 4 cousins, William (Susan) Boldt, Marlene Boldt (Paul) Liess, Alice Rogers & Georgianne Locke and their families.
Contributions may be made to the
Schenectady Light Opera Co.
826 State St
Schenectady, NY 12307
Phone: (518) 393-5732
to establish a memorial program for Gwen's life & work.
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TERRY DALTON
Article used by permission
December 8, 1948 - March 23, 2007
"May you stay... Forever Young!"
Terry Dalton was one hell of an inspiration to his family, friends and fans around the Denver metro area and far beyond. I am so honored to have shared the Dylan65 stage with a true legend. On March 21st of this year, Terry accepted the invitation to play Dylan66. Sadly, he passed away two days later.
His rendition of Bob Dylan's "Forever Young" at last year's event was breathtaking. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. Everyone who participated in Dylan65, the musicians, the audience, the crew -we all felt his magic that evening. His energy raised the bar for all of us to give every ounce of soul we could muster into the show.
Although it appears that he has physically left us for a more permanent gig, we accept that he will be with us this year in spirit. Dylan66 will be dedicated to Terry's legacy and there will be a special tribute performed to honor him.
When I was in the midst of organizing the original Dylan65 event and frantically setting up rehearsals with the more than 30 musicians who performed, a great thing happened. Mike Studeny brought me down to Lincoln's Roadhouse one night to work out some tunes with Terry. You see, we could never find a time or place to rehearse off stage anywhere. Terry was always at the bar... playing, drinking, doing his thing. So Mike, Terry and myself rehearsed live on stage in front of the Lincon's crowd. We just called out 5 or 6 Dylan tunes to each other and ran through them right there. Best rehearsal I've ever been a part of.
Thank you Terry!
-DPM
DENVER - Area musician Terry Dalton has died. He was considered by many a legend in the Denver music scene, having played for nearly 25 years at nearly every club in the state.
He was 59.
Dalton battled MS for years, never letting that stop him. Even in a walker or wheelchair he would delight the crowds at Lincoln's Road House in the Wash Park area every Wednesday night.
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Beverly Halik
1950-2006
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Dave Trubia
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David passed
away on March 8, 1999 from lung cancer.
David and Patricia were married for 30 years and have 2 children. Their daughter
is a nursery school teacher and their son is a Monroe County Sheriff. David
retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years aftering serving in Germany. He worked for
Wegmans as meat cutter and head of Sanitation in the Meat Center.
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1950-1983
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1950- FEB 1, 71
SP4 STEPHEN E. WARREN
United States Army
Killed in Action-Viet Nam War
P-05W / L-72
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Craig Groh
1950-1970
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