Charles Verne Edquist

Passed away peacefully on Thursday August 27, 2020 surrounded by love at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Lillian (Lilholt) for 63 years. Loving father to Carl (Sheila), Marilyn (Bill), Eric (Alex) and Graham (Patty). Proud grandfather of Hans, Leif, Emily, Neil, Grace (Adnan), Aileen (Kyle), Pfeiffer, Remi, Maren and the late Anders. Great grandfather to Nahla, Idris, Owais, Cara, Evelyn and Charlotte. Predeceased by his parents, Carl Ferdinand (Charles) and Thea Emily (Staff) Edquist and his sisters Elsie and Jane and brothers Johnny and Roy. Verne will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. He will be remembered as a true gentleman with a curious nature and a big heart. Verne left his home in Saskatchewan at the age of 8 to attend the Ontario School for the Blind where he learned the art of Piano Tuning. He was a member of the Ontario Guild of Piano Technicians where he gave instruction in Piano Tuning and Tone Regulating. Verne’s skills provided many opportunities for travel to New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Montreal, Halifax and Ottawa where he tuned at the National Arts Centre. Verne is best known for his work as Glenn Gould’s piano tuner. He appreciated all of the interesting people that crossed his path and enriched his life.

Verne was a long-time member of St. Ansgar Lutheran Church where he met the love of his life.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at Thompson House for their kind and compassionate care.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.