Remembrances
Remembering ...
Our members who have passed from this world have left us with many memories — musical and otherwise.
Boris Levy, Violin - died February 15, 2026
Boris came back to his violin when he was 87 years old, after 70 years not playing. He played up until a few months before he died at age 98 -- a great example of, "It is never too late!" Boris was a kind and friendly person who cared about others. He worked hard at his music, determined, but also cheerful and positive, even to learning how to manipulate the computer to record and send in his part for our virtual performances during COVID.
Carolyn Lee, Flute - died September 9, 2024
Carolyn joined SVNHM during the COVID lockdown time when her regular band, Maynard Community Band, was on hiatus. For a few years after COVID she played in both Maynard and SVNHM, even though they rehearsed on the same nights! Carolyn was a great musician and friend and usually ended up as a leader in whatever she joined!
Marcia Anderson, Violin - died January 10, 2024
Marcia joined the SVNHM violin section in its very first year, fall 2010, and was with us for 14 years; she was planning on playing this January as well. She was a gentle and caring person and a friend of many. She was a person who just kept trying and worked on learning new things, such as how to record herself for our virtual performances during the COVID lockdown time.
John Pauplis, Cello - died May 10, 2023
John started taking cello lessons when he was 80 years old and began playing with us two and a half years later, in 2011. He was a member of our cello section for 9 years until COVID hit and we went virtual. His willingness to try new things and to keep on plugging was admired by all! He was a member of our SVNHM Nonagenarian Society.
Mary Lou Abbott, Clarinet - died May 5, 2023 in Florida winter home
Mary Lou joined SVNHM in 2008. Later in her life, she alternated her playing experiences between Sudbury Valley New Horizons Music (early fall and spring) and Venice, Florida (winter!). She was loved for her "terrifically positive and energetic force" and was always one of the first people to welcome new members.
Mary Lou was 89 years young and very active.
Judy Pinsker, Flute - died December 23, 2018
Judy was a member of our SVNHM flute section from January 2009 through May 2014. She is remembered for her kindness, gentle sense of humor and caring about others; she was always up for something new and challenged herself to do her best.
Jay Pivor, Alto Sax - died August 25, 2017
Jay was one of our founding members when we started in January 2008, and was part of the original planning committee. He was loved by all for his leadership and his caring mentorship of our novice players.
Hugh Chandler, Clarinet - died February 9, 2017
Hugh was one of our founding members when we started in January 2008. He brought a great sense of humor and camaraderie to our clarinet section.
