In Celebration of

Charlotte Thorpe

December 19, 1994 - April 14, 2016

Thorpe, Charlotte Eliza Grace ~
We are sad beyond measure to announce the passing of a wonderful daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece and friend. Beloved daughter of Nancy and Derek, Charlotte passed away peacefully and always gorgeous on Thursday, April 14th, 2016, aged 21. A fine viola player, Charlotte will find the peace and serenity she so richly deserves.
Friends may visit Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W, on Monday from 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Donations, for those who wish, to Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra, Charlotte Thorpe Memorial Fund.

Guestbook

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Lara Isaac

Entered April 16, 2016 from Toronto

Dear Charlotte, you were a fantastic violist, sharp intellect, empathetic friend, and a beautiful woman. I will never forget you or the times we spent together at ESA and TSYO, both the good times and the bad. I am so sorry that we fell out of touch, and I wish I had been a better friend to you. Thank you for being my friend. You will continue in my and my family's memories, and in our hearts.

Ye Jin Goo

Entered April 16, 2016

Charlotte was my first viola friend to meet for my music career - she was very talented and I was always inspired by her love and passion toward her viola playing. The days that we were always the best stand partner at ESA was one of my happiest memory with her. She will be dearly missed and I hope to send deepest condolence goes out to her family and friends.

Katie Martin (Friend from TSYO)

Entered April 16, 2016 from Toronto, Ontario

Charlotte was an incredibly gifted violist, a truly kind and generous person and a great friend. She will be very sorely missed by everyone from the TSYO.

Daniel Hamin Go

Entered April 16, 2016

Charlotte.. It was only a few years ago, when we used to run to Booster Juice or Subways after TSYO rehearsals and chat and laugh about the most random things (for hours!). You were a wonderful musician, friend, and person, and you are incredibly missed by everyone around you.

I send my deepest condolences to Charlotte's family, friends, and loved ones.

Leslie Toy

Entered April 17, 2016 from Toronto

To Charlotte’s parents and other loved ones,

I am the mother of one of Charlotte’s friends. Magali Toy and Charlotte met through music years ago and became very close friends, even though there were periods of time when they were busy with their own things and didn’t spend much time together. I met Charlotte through Magali, of course, and immediately could see what a wonderful person Charlotte was – so intelligent and thoughtful, with her own perceptive way of interpreting the world. I really liked that she and Magali were friends because it was always enjoyable and interesting when I had to play “chauffeur” and drive them to one music event or another and tried my best to push in on their intriguing chats!

When I heard the heartbreaking news this morning that wonderful Charlotte had left this world, I couldn’t believe it. I felt this huge ache in my heart and pain in my stomach, like I’d just been punched. I missed her already. And then I thought of you, her parents, and my heart hurt even more. It’s cliché, but it’s true: no bond is as great as that between a parent and child. So, despite it being broken, my heart goes out to you at this impossibly sad time. And in the days of grief ahead, may you be comforted, both by the wonderful memories you have of Charlotte, as well as by knowing that she will always live in our hearts.

With deepest sympathy,
Leslie Toy