Stephen Grant Mosley aka Mose Stephenson
The City of Barrie's award-winning Cultural Changemaker
The City of Barrie's award-winning Cultural Changemaker
STEPHEN MOSLEY AKA MOSE STEPHENSON: FEBRUARY 25, 1953 – JUNE 14, 2018
Passed away on June 14, 2018 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by parents Ray and Joyce; brother of Paul (Sarah); uncle to Ryan (Casey) and Jordan (Lindsey); great uncle to Keira and Kaiden. Stephen will also be missed by the love of his life Nancy Latimer, who provided extraordinary love and support. In the 1970s Stephen was instrumental in establishing the first Barrie Folk Society. In his later years, performing as Mose Stephenson, he was well known for his street performances and for lobbying the city in support of an organized street performer program. He also self-produced 5 CDs and had songs profiled on CBC Radio.
The family would like to thank CCAC (LHIN), Bayshore Health Care, and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre for Stephen’s care.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at a later date.
Please use the form below to post condolences for the late Stephen Mosley aka Mose Stephenson. Condolences follow:
Susan Miconi
Posted Tue June 19, 2018
So sorry to hear about Steve’s death. I worked with him at the old RVH eons ago, when I was a new RN and he was one of our best orderlies...always pleasant, dependable and nice to patients. I also enjoyed his playing and singing around town in later years. My sympathy to your family.
Ken and Gail Martin Posted Tue June 19, 2018
Ken and I want to send our sincere sympathy to Stephen's family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wendy Cahill Posted Thu June 21, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news of Mose's death. Nancy deserves many thanks for her loving care during a difficult time. I always felt Mose had great talent and deserved more recognition for it. He lived his life with great passion. I'll be playing his CD's today in memory.
Glenn Suggitt Posted Fri June 22, 2018
Sorry to hear of my friend passing. I am grateful for the time we spent together and his music. I remember when he used to carry his songs written on small scraps of paper everywhere with him. Glad he finally recorded some of them and I remember his pride and excitement at his first CD release party. The picture is such a poignant reminder of him for me. Mostly I will remember him like that in front of Bandito Video bundled up against the cold singing his heart out. Our discussions were sometimes animated and filled with passion (as he was). Adios amigo!
Terry & Sophie Leigh Posted Fri June 22, 2018
I have always appreciated and enjoyed the creative music and art of Steve. Knowing him from early childhood on, have had many adventures with him. Our hearts go out to you Paul and family for your loss over the last few years. Our deepest sympathy.
Janet McCormack Posted Sat June 23, 2018
Was sorry to hear of Mose's passing. Used to listen to his music and talk to him when I worked in Wellington Plaza. He was a wonderful man and talented musician. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends xo
Janis Lynn Craig Posted Sun June 24, 2018
I just wanted to pass on my condolences to Stephen's family on his recent passing. He was a kind and gentle soul who always was very caring with the patients at the Ross street RVH building, when he worked there many years ago and I was working there as an RPN. A also enjoyed his busking stints in downtown Barrie, such a talented guy. with deepest sympathy, Janis Craig
Deb Brown
Posted Tue July 03, 2018
Steve was a truly talented artist. And a man of spirit. He was intelligent, creative, and always did his best. His artworks were beautiful, and his music was truly amazing. His music is rich in melody, his lyrics are brilliant, and his songs touch the heart. He lived life well, and will be missed. I am glad to have known him.
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Facebook postings which answer a post measure their time in weeks. The following answered a Facebook post from Stephen's brother, Paul, on June 16, 2018.
The post from Paul Mosley:
Some will remember my brother Stephen Mosley, especially in the past number of years from his busking activities on the streets of Barrie (under the name Mose Stephenson). He was instrumental in lobbying the City to formalize the Street Musician Program. Stephen passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14th after a long battle with cancer. A talented musician and artist who lived a difficult life. Now, he is at peace.
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Barbara Cameron
Condolences to family and friends!
Paul Reid
Of course I remember Steve. We were friends when we were just kids. My condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Hickling Morrow
I'm sorry for your loss. Street musicians add a lot to the city. Thank you to Stephen.
George Arksey
He looks a lot like the British musician Richard Thompson...
Dave Kinsey
Remember seeing him ALWAYS put front of bandito video every single time I was there. Rest In Peace Mose
Cindy King Peach
So sorry to read this. My little guy used to love going down to the Waterfront and stopping and talking to Mose while he was performing. Mose would always light up when Adam came by. Adam will be sad when I tell him his favorite busker has passed. :( Condolences to your family
Evan Dwinnell
Mose always made such a huge impression on me growing up. I got in touch with him last year through email and telephone and talked about getting together but it never happened. I'm so sad right now but know that he's at peace. Barrie should really recognize him and his contribution to the arts, he never got his due and was so gifted.
Naeomie Danielle
I'll always remember hearing his lovely music at the Wellington plaza. So sorry and my condolences to all.
Kim MacPherson
So sorry to hear Paul and Sara...we often enjoyed his music.
Antony Gariepy
Peace Mose
Kellie Lynn Gillman-Dorey
I remember him well. He is as an amazing musician. We also went to the same college. He was a kind man. We had many spiritual discussions. I remember him playing at the coffee house in the 70’s. WHAT THE Catapillar calls the end of the world. The MASTER calls a BUTTERFLY 🦋 FAREWELL MY FRIEND.
Marilyn O'Neill
Marilyn O'Neill RIP Steve. Condolences to family
Nancy D Acker
Nancy D Acker so sorry for your loss !
Carmen Vair
Carmen Vair I knew Steve he was a good friend of my sister Margaret Gable. We will miss him and his gentle voice
Leslie Godfrey
Leslie Godfrey We were friends when we were very young. I wish I had known where he made music; I would have made a point of connecting even though I no longer live in Barrie. My condolences to your family. Leslie (Tuck)
Veronica Collins Saunders
Veronica Collins Saunders He will be forever remembered
Art Moore
Art Moore Enjoyed listening to him, and watching him when he used to play in front of Bandido video.. Such a talented humble man.. Rip,Mose.. It was a pleasure watching, and listening to you play...
Faith McLeod
Faith McLeod Condolences.
Holly Travers
Holly Travers Sorry for your loss. I grew up also listening to him play outside bandito video. I would just stand there in awe and listen to him.
Rest in peace 👼
Jennifer Andrews-Carr
Jennifer Andrews-Carr Wow so sorry to hear of your loss.
The kids always stopped to listen at Bandito video and support him. I think we even bought a cd of his.
Paul Shrubsole
Paul Shrubsole Went way back with Steven.. Performance House days..extremely talented to say the least...sorry for your loss..
Mary-Ellen Greer Martin
Mary-Ellen Greer Martin I remember Steve. RIP ♥️
Susan Gray
Susan Gray Remember him also playing at the No Frills plaza in the east end. Very talented man. So sorry for your loss.
Cathy Wilson
Cathy Wilson Sorry for your loss.
Bette Readman
Bette Readman My thoughts are with you...
Hope Aiken-Snow
Hope Aiken-Snow Sorry to hear of his passing. I enjoyed harmonizing with him periodically when he would be busking at the Wellington plaza. May he RIP.
Chris Stege
Chris Stege Sorry for your loss - he was a part of my childhood for sure - I remember him as a fixture downtown and enjoyed listening to his music
Lynn Kuehn
Lynn Kuehn Sorry for your loss. RIP Stephen.
Ruth Irvine
Ruth Irvine Bless him.
Marv Bishop
Marv Bishop So sorry to hear it. Steve wrote some great songs.
Patti Forbes
So sorry for your loss I remember seeing him at the Blake St plaza 💖
Sonya Astridge
Did he grow up on Rodney Street?
Sarah N Paul: Yes corner of Napier and Rodney.
Sonya Astridge: I remember a Paul Mossley who i went to school with, his brother? How is Paul?
Sarah N Paul: Right here, Sonya. My wife and I share this account. Its been a hard few years losing my dad, then mom, then Stephen. But with a couple of grand kids you quickly learn life goes on. Hope all is well with you.
Sonya Astridge: Hi, so sorry to hear of your loss. Always remember you and just being up the street from my Uncle Ken Astridge who is in his late 90's. Lost dad in 2002 and mom 4 yrs ago. It is so hard losing a loved one. Thinking of you and your family.
Yvonne Rodgers
Always loved to hear his music at the Wellington Plaza. Like Bandito Video he has passed into the history of Barrie, may his fsmily find peace and joy in the realization that so many people remember him with such love.
Cathy Colebatch
Sorry to hear this, he was an amazing gentleman.
Sarah Collart
:( oh no! Ive known him seince I was a little kid. He was always so kind to me and I loved saying hi to him!
Kai Collart
He was always so sweet to me! I miss him so much and my heart goes out to those that cared for him
Donna Rowe
Sorry to hear this Faith my condolences to you and your family
Vince Hayes
He did the best version of The Boxer I ever heard. RIP.
Vida Wright
Rip
June Emsley Rushton
(posted picture of a sad, cartoon deer)
Gloria Chambers
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Steve very well. A very talented man. rip Steve.
Robyn Noel Nash
I will miss hearing him play. I was blessed to have been able to experience his talented music first hand.
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Tim Pitts
Tim Pitts I remember one time he was playing at the grove and duckworth plaza, in front of subway. I was working at the subway and he was out there all day. When I was done my shift I let him know that he can go inside to get a ham sub that I’ll pay for... he let me know he doesn’t eat pork, so I said no problem grab a turkey sub or whatever sub you’d like. Sorry to hear of his passing. Was always nice hearing his music. Very talented!
Tracey Parry
🌹💕
Jacqui Duncan
(posted a picture of candles with the message, "deepest sympathy and prayers")
Patricia M. Hewson
RIP Stephen...sing with the Angels.
Debbie Fry
Sadness, I did not know him personally. But often stopped to listen to him sing and play. My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Cherrianne Hesson
Paul I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Stephen. I have known Stephen since we were children at St Giles church. We had many laughs over the years. I hope he is at peace now. My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and the family
Elizabeth Wood
Wood Saw him at the Wellington Plaza frequently and wondered about him as I had not seen him for awhile. He sat in front of Banditos. Condolences to his family.
Sandy Bishop
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Margaret Gable
Oh no ,I didn’t know this,talented and troubled,but a wonderful person ,and a great sense of humour .I am in shock.
Ross Muir
Sorry to learn of his passing. I remember Steve very well from our Codrington days, then followed him a few years later as he was a staple among the folk music scene in downtown Barrie (places like the old armoury/farmer's market building on Mulcaster, the Anglican Church hall on Collier, and the restaurant that became Hooters in later years on the waterfront at the foot of Collier Street). In the late 70s, I produced and directed a folk music show for the Barrie cable station, when its studio was over on Patterson Road. Steve and Greg Laing were two of the regulars who appeared on the show. Alas, no episodes remain, as the videotapes were recorded over on a regular basis. I last saw Steve a few years ago at a Fred Grant Squares show at the old Clarkson patio at the corner of Mulcaster and Dunlop. I was with David Perryman and Jeff Snape, when Steve stopped by on his bike. We all reminisced into the evening.
Greg Laing, who's not on FB, passes along his condolences.
Alex Brown
I am so sorry for your loss. I absolutely adored listening to him while I was growing up and learning to play guitar. Ashes, dust, smoke and rain was one of my favorite tunes. I’m grateful to have met him and heard him play so many times and I am sending lots of love to your family.
Pam Parker
So sad to hear this news. I went to high school with Steve. When I returned to Barrie I used to see and hear him playing around town. I did not think that he knew who I was, but one day he played a song with my name in it as I passed by. I just gave him a big smile.
Marjorie Cameron McQuay
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Steve when he worked as an orderly at the old Royal Victoria Hospital, many years ago.
Lisa Johnston
I had many nice talks with him RIP
Joanne Cockburn
I knew your Mom well and your grandparents too. Good memories.
Nora Saso
So very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Mcgibbon
I was very shocked,,,,he will be missed an icon in barrie
Barbara Baker-Switzer
Im sure I knew your brother was very talented so sorry for your loss
Laurie Appleby
I remember Steve from High School...So sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Coleman
I remember him well 😢
Alison MacGregor
Sorry to hear. I didn't really know him but my sisters Linda MacGregor Jennifer MacGregor and I think Shelley MacGregor had a tape of his music given to her.☹️
Pam Burke
Sorry for your loss
Denise Cornish
Play on Stephen there are lots of musicians up there waiting for you to join the band RIP Thanks for your contribution to the Barre music scene.You made this city a happier place.Sorry your journey til now was a hard one peace out
Brian McDonald
RIP Steve .
Robert Nichols
Heaven has one awsome band for sure!!!!!
Linda MacGregor
No way!! Oh so sad! What a great musician, composer and friend over the years! I knew him mostly in the '80's! Such a big part of Barrie's musuc scene and always a joy to talk to!
My condences!❤😢
Kimberly Choocomolin
We are so sad to hear this. Our kids always loved.listening to him when we went to Bandito. We all loved chatting with him and his CD was always playing in our car.
RIP Mose (Stephen) Your music is part of Barrie's history
Lorna Walsh
I have seen him at Wellington Plaza sorry to hear the sad news.
Jackie Raycraft
R.i.p.Stephen! Loved listening to your music...
Shelley MacGregor
So sad to hear of Steve' passing. There are a couple of tunes that he played for us early 80's that still stick in my head. Calvero' Dream and the other was calked something like, What's Wrong is Right. I used to call it the Mortgage song as one of the lines was, "I don't want to get a mortgage or make a down payment on a car." His music will keep his memory alive. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Linda MacGregor
Do you have funeral arrangements? I'd like to try and attend
Sarah N Paul: Linda - we're doing a small remembrance for family and friends later this summer. Date yet to be determined. I'll let you know.
Margaret Gable
Please let us know,I would like to attend
Linda MacGregor
Sarah N Paul great thank you. My sister is coming from England in Aug. If it happens to be earlier than that she will have to miss out! She was really touched by his music...great guy! Will be missed❤😢
Roth Subašić-Sanders
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember this talented man playing at Wellington Plaza beside the old bandito video. He was always extremely friendly to us kids. R.i.p.💖
Jennifer MacGregor
I’m so sorry to hear this news Sarah. I was close to Steve in the early 80’s We had some great musical nights in Toronto with Steve playing guitar & my sister’s singing along. One song that always stuck was CALVERO’S DREAM. It was mine & my sister, Shelley’s favourite song.
We lost touch for many years, but Steve came to TO for a visit about 7 years ago. I was doing a gig & had him sing and play a few songs of his. I’m so glad I was able to connect with Steve & buy his last couple of CD’s. Steve was so talented & a real shame that the world didn’t hear his music. I’m one of the lucky ones
Jennifer MacGregor
I would also like to attend with my sister’s if possible Sarah.
My Condolences to the family.
Lori George-McDermott
He was a phenomenal person xoxo
Emma Shatkowski
Emma Shatkowski Oh my goodness this is so sad! I absolutely remember him! I used to listen to him play at the Wellington plaza, he had an amazing voice and a gentle hand with the guitar. My condolences go out to you and your family at this time :( he may be gone, but will never he forgotten.
Shari Bosley
Rip
Diana Drever Miller
Miller I'm so sorry for your loss, such sad news. I knew Steve both from Wellington and Blake Street where he would play and sing but I also remember him from out younger years. (Codrington School...) He was very passionate about his music...and politics!
Nicole Larocque
Mathew Dubois :(
Diane Richards
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of my best friends in the 60's. I will miss him. Rest In Peace Steve.
Olga Nelson
I remember hearing him at the plaza. Very friendly and his music hit the spot when you were passing. I remember the cd's too he was selling. Sorry to hear of your loss. RIP Mose.
Passed away on June 14, 2018 at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre after a lengthy illness. Predeceased by parents Ray and Joyce; brother of Paul (Sarah); uncle to Ryan (Casey) and Jordan (Lindsey); great uncle to Keira and Kaiden. Stephen will also be missed by the love of his life Nancy Latimer, who provided extraordinary love and support. In the 1970s Stephen was instrumental in establishing the first Barrie Folk Society. In his later years, performing as Mose Stephenson, he was well known for his street performances and for lobbying the city in support of an organized street performer program. He also self-produced 5 CDs and had songs profiled on CBC Radio.
The family would like to thank CCAC (LHIN), Bayshore Health Care, and Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre for Stephen’s care.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held at a later date.
Please use the form below to post condolences for the late Stephen Mosley aka Mose Stephenson. Condolences follow:
Susan Miconi
Posted Tue June 19, 2018
So sorry to hear about Steve’s death. I worked with him at the old RVH eons ago, when I was a new RN and he was one of our best orderlies...always pleasant, dependable and nice to patients. I also enjoyed his playing and singing around town in later years. My sympathy to your family.
Ken and Gail Martin Posted Tue June 19, 2018
Ken and I want to send our sincere sympathy to Stephen's family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wendy Cahill Posted Thu June 21, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news of Mose's death. Nancy deserves many thanks for her loving care during a difficult time. I always felt Mose had great talent and deserved more recognition for it. He lived his life with great passion. I'll be playing his CD's today in memory.
Glenn Suggitt Posted Fri June 22, 2018
Sorry to hear of my friend passing. I am grateful for the time we spent together and his music. I remember when he used to carry his songs written on small scraps of paper everywhere with him. Glad he finally recorded some of them and I remember his pride and excitement at his first CD release party. The picture is such a poignant reminder of him for me. Mostly I will remember him like that in front of Bandito Video bundled up against the cold singing his heart out. Our discussions were sometimes animated and filled with passion (as he was). Adios amigo!
Terry & Sophie Leigh Posted Fri June 22, 2018
I have always appreciated and enjoyed the creative music and art of Steve. Knowing him from early childhood on, have had many adventures with him. Our hearts go out to you Paul and family for your loss over the last few years. Our deepest sympathy.
Janet McCormack Posted Sat June 23, 2018
Was sorry to hear of Mose's passing. Used to listen to his music and talk to him when I worked in Wellington Plaza. He was a wonderful man and talented musician. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends xo
Janis Lynn Craig Posted Sun June 24, 2018
I just wanted to pass on my condolences to Stephen's family on his recent passing. He was a kind and gentle soul who always was very caring with the patients at the Ross street RVH building, when he worked there many years ago and I was working there as an RPN. A also enjoyed his busking stints in downtown Barrie, such a talented guy. with deepest sympathy, Janis Craig
Deb Brown
Posted Tue July 03, 2018
Steve was a truly talented artist. And a man of spirit. He was intelligent, creative, and always did his best. His artworks were beautiful, and his music was truly amazing. His music is rich in melody, his lyrics are brilliant, and his songs touch the heart. He lived life well, and will be missed. I am glad to have known him.
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Facebook postings which answer a post measure their time in weeks. The following answered a Facebook post from Stephen's brother, Paul, on June 16, 2018.
The post from Paul Mosley:
Some will remember my brother Stephen Mosley, especially in the past number of years from his busking activities on the streets of Barrie (under the name Mose Stephenson). He was instrumental in lobbying the City to formalize the Street Musician Program. Stephen passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14th after a long battle with cancer. A talented musician and artist who lived a difficult life. Now, he is at peace.
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Barbara Cameron
Condolences to family and friends!
Paul Reid
Of course I remember Steve. We were friends when we were just kids. My condolences to you and your family.
Barbara Hickling Morrow
I'm sorry for your loss. Street musicians add a lot to the city. Thank you to Stephen.
George Arksey
He looks a lot like the British musician Richard Thompson...
Dave Kinsey
Remember seeing him ALWAYS put front of bandito video every single time I was there. Rest In Peace Mose
Cindy King Peach
So sorry to read this. My little guy used to love going down to the Waterfront and stopping and talking to Mose while he was performing. Mose would always light up when Adam came by. Adam will be sad when I tell him his favorite busker has passed. :( Condolences to your family
Evan Dwinnell
Mose always made such a huge impression on me growing up. I got in touch with him last year through email and telephone and talked about getting together but it never happened. I'm so sad right now but know that he's at peace. Barrie should really recognize him and his contribution to the arts, he never got his due and was so gifted.
Naeomie Danielle
I'll always remember hearing his lovely music at the Wellington plaza. So sorry and my condolences to all.
Kim MacPherson
So sorry to hear Paul and Sara...we often enjoyed his music.
Antony Gariepy
Peace Mose
Kellie Lynn Gillman-Dorey
I remember him well. He is as an amazing musician. We also went to the same college. He was a kind man. We had many spiritual discussions. I remember him playing at the coffee house in the 70’s. WHAT THE Catapillar calls the end of the world. The MASTER calls a BUTTERFLY 🦋 FAREWELL MY FRIEND.
Marilyn O'Neill
Marilyn O'Neill RIP Steve. Condolences to family
Nancy D Acker
Nancy D Acker so sorry for your loss !
Carmen Vair
Carmen Vair I knew Steve he was a good friend of my sister Margaret Gable. We will miss him and his gentle voice
Leslie Godfrey
Leslie Godfrey We were friends when we were very young. I wish I had known where he made music; I would have made a point of connecting even though I no longer live in Barrie. My condolences to your family. Leslie (Tuck)
Veronica Collins Saunders
Veronica Collins Saunders He will be forever remembered
Art Moore
Art Moore Enjoyed listening to him, and watching him when he used to play in front of Bandido video.. Such a talented humble man.. Rip,Mose.. It was a pleasure watching, and listening to you play...
Faith McLeod
Faith McLeod Condolences.
Holly Travers
Holly Travers Sorry for your loss. I grew up also listening to him play outside bandito video. I would just stand there in awe and listen to him.
Rest in peace 👼
Jennifer Andrews-Carr
Jennifer Andrews-Carr Wow so sorry to hear of your loss.
The kids always stopped to listen at Bandito video and support him. I think we even bought a cd of his.
Paul Shrubsole
Paul Shrubsole Went way back with Steven.. Performance House days..extremely talented to say the least...sorry for your loss..
Mary-Ellen Greer Martin
Mary-Ellen Greer Martin I remember Steve. RIP ♥️
Susan Gray
Susan Gray Remember him also playing at the No Frills plaza in the east end. Very talented man. So sorry for your loss.
Cathy Wilson
Cathy Wilson Sorry for your loss.
Bette Readman
Bette Readman My thoughts are with you...
Hope Aiken-Snow
Hope Aiken-Snow Sorry to hear of his passing. I enjoyed harmonizing with him periodically when he would be busking at the Wellington plaza. May he RIP.
Chris Stege
Chris Stege Sorry for your loss - he was a part of my childhood for sure - I remember him as a fixture downtown and enjoyed listening to his music
Lynn Kuehn
Lynn Kuehn Sorry for your loss. RIP Stephen.
Ruth Irvine
Ruth Irvine Bless him.
Marv Bishop
Marv Bishop So sorry to hear it. Steve wrote some great songs.
Patti Forbes
So sorry for your loss I remember seeing him at the Blake St plaza 💖
Sonya Astridge
Did he grow up on Rodney Street?
Sarah N Paul: Yes corner of Napier and Rodney.
Sonya Astridge: I remember a Paul Mossley who i went to school with, his brother? How is Paul?
Sarah N Paul: Right here, Sonya. My wife and I share this account. Its been a hard few years losing my dad, then mom, then Stephen. But with a couple of grand kids you quickly learn life goes on. Hope all is well with you.
Sonya Astridge: Hi, so sorry to hear of your loss. Always remember you and just being up the street from my Uncle Ken Astridge who is in his late 90's. Lost dad in 2002 and mom 4 yrs ago. It is so hard losing a loved one. Thinking of you and your family.
Yvonne Rodgers
Always loved to hear his music at the Wellington Plaza. Like Bandito Video he has passed into the history of Barrie, may his fsmily find peace and joy in the realization that so many people remember him with such love.
Cathy Colebatch
Sorry to hear this, he was an amazing gentleman.
Sarah Collart
:( oh no! Ive known him seince I was a little kid. He was always so kind to me and I loved saying hi to him!
Kai Collart
He was always so sweet to me! I miss him so much and my heart goes out to those that cared for him
Donna Rowe
Sorry to hear this Faith my condolences to you and your family
Vince Hayes
He did the best version of The Boxer I ever heard. RIP.
Vida Wright
Rip
June Emsley Rushton
(posted picture of a sad, cartoon deer)
Gloria Chambers
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Steve very well. A very talented man. rip Steve.
Robyn Noel Nash
I will miss hearing him play. I was blessed to have been able to experience his talented music first hand.
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Tim Pitts I remember one time he was playing at the grove and duckworth plaza, in front of subway. I was working at the subway and he was out there all day. When I was done my shift I let him know that he can go inside to get a ham sub that I’ll pay for... he let me know he doesn’t eat pork, so I said no problem grab a turkey sub or whatever sub you’d like. Sorry to hear of his passing. Was always nice hearing his music. Very talented!
Tracey Parry
🌹💕
Jacqui Duncan
(posted a picture of candles with the message, "deepest sympathy and prayers")
Patricia M. Hewson
RIP Stephen...sing with the Angels.
Debbie Fry
Sadness, I did not know him personally. But often stopped to listen to him sing and play. My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Cherrianne Hesson
Paul I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Stephen. I have known Stephen since we were children at St Giles church. We had many laughs over the years. I hope he is at peace now. My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and the family
Elizabeth Wood
Wood Saw him at the Wellington Plaza frequently and wondered about him as I had not seen him for awhile. He sat in front of Banditos. Condolences to his family.
Sandy Bishop
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Margaret Gable
Oh no ,I didn’t know this,talented and troubled,but a wonderful person ,and a great sense of humour .I am in shock.
Ross Muir
Sorry to learn of his passing. I remember Steve very well from our Codrington days, then followed him a few years later as he was a staple among the folk music scene in downtown Barrie (places like the old armoury/farmer's market building on Mulcaster, the Anglican Church hall on Collier, and the restaurant that became Hooters in later years on the waterfront at the foot of Collier Street). In the late 70s, I produced and directed a folk music show for the Barrie cable station, when its studio was over on Patterson Road. Steve and Greg Laing were two of the regulars who appeared on the show. Alas, no episodes remain, as the videotapes were recorded over on a regular basis. I last saw Steve a few years ago at a Fred Grant Squares show at the old Clarkson patio at the corner of Mulcaster and Dunlop. I was with David Perryman and Jeff Snape, when Steve stopped by on his bike. We all reminisced into the evening.
Greg Laing, who's not on FB, passes along his condolences.
Alex Brown
I am so sorry for your loss. I absolutely adored listening to him while I was growing up and learning to play guitar. Ashes, dust, smoke and rain was one of my favorite tunes. I’m grateful to have met him and heard him play so many times and I am sending lots of love to your family.
Pam Parker
So sad to hear this news. I went to high school with Steve. When I returned to Barrie I used to see and hear him playing around town. I did not think that he knew who I was, but one day he played a song with my name in it as I passed by. I just gave him a big smile.
Marjorie Cameron McQuay
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember Steve when he worked as an orderly at the old Royal Victoria Hospital, many years ago.
Lisa Johnston
I had many nice talks with him RIP
Joanne Cockburn
I knew your Mom well and your grandparents too. Good memories.
Nora Saso
So very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Mcgibbon
I was very shocked,,,,he will be missed an icon in barrie
Barbara Baker-Switzer
Im sure I knew your brother was very talented so sorry for your loss
Laurie Appleby
I remember Steve from High School...So sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Coleman
I remember him well 😢
Alison MacGregor
Sorry to hear. I didn't really know him but my sisters Linda MacGregor Jennifer MacGregor and I think Shelley MacGregor had a tape of his music given to her.☹️
Pam Burke
Sorry for your loss
Denise Cornish
Play on Stephen there are lots of musicians up there waiting for you to join the band RIP Thanks for your contribution to the Barre music scene.You made this city a happier place.Sorry your journey til now was a hard one peace out
Brian McDonald
RIP Steve .
Robert Nichols
Heaven has one awsome band for sure!!!!!
Linda MacGregor
No way!! Oh so sad! What a great musician, composer and friend over the years! I knew him mostly in the '80's! Such a big part of Barrie's musuc scene and always a joy to talk to!
My condences!❤😢
Kimberly Choocomolin
We are so sad to hear this. Our kids always loved.listening to him when we went to Bandito. We all loved chatting with him and his CD was always playing in our car.
RIP Mose (Stephen) Your music is part of Barrie's history
Lorna Walsh
I have seen him at Wellington Plaza sorry to hear the sad news.
Jackie Raycraft
R.i.p.Stephen! Loved listening to your music...
Shelley MacGregor
So sad to hear of Steve' passing. There are a couple of tunes that he played for us early 80's that still stick in my head. Calvero' Dream and the other was calked something like, What's Wrong is Right. I used to call it the Mortgage song as one of the lines was, "I don't want to get a mortgage or make a down payment on a car." His music will keep his memory alive. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Linda MacGregor
Do you have funeral arrangements? I'd like to try and attend
Sarah N Paul: Linda - we're doing a small remembrance for family and friends later this summer. Date yet to be determined. I'll let you know.
Margaret Gable
Please let us know,I would like to attend
Linda MacGregor
Sarah N Paul great thank you. My sister is coming from England in Aug. If it happens to be earlier than that she will have to miss out! She was really touched by his music...great guy! Will be missed❤😢
Roth Subašić-Sanders
I'm sorry for your loss. I remember this talented man playing at Wellington Plaza beside the old bandito video. He was always extremely friendly to us kids. R.i.p.💖
Jennifer MacGregor
I’m so sorry to hear this news Sarah. I was close to Steve in the early 80’s We had some great musical nights in Toronto with Steve playing guitar & my sister’s singing along. One song that always stuck was CALVERO’S DREAM. It was mine & my sister, Shelley’s favourite song.
We lost touch for many years, but Steve came to TO for a visit about 7 years ago. I was doing a gig & had him sing and play a few songs of his. I’m so glad I was able to connect with Steve & buy his last couple of CD’s. Steve was so talented & a real shame that the world didn’t hear his music. I’m one of the lucky ones
Jennifer MacGregor
I would also like to attend with my sister’s if possible Sarah.
My Condolences to the family.
Lori George-McDermott
He was a phenomenal person xoxo
Emma Shatkowski
Emma Shatkowski Oh my goodness this is so sad! I absolutely remember him! I used to listen to him play at the Wellington plaza, he had an amazing voice and a gentle hand with the guitar. My condolences go out to you and your family at this time :( he may be gone, but will never he forgotten.
Shari Bosley
Rip
Diana Drever Miller
Miller I'm so sorry for your loss, such sad news. I knew Steve both from Wellington and Blake Street where he would play and sing but I also remember him from out younger years. (Codrington School...) He was very passionate about his music...and politics!
Nicole Larocque
Mathew Dubois :(
Diane Richards
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was one of my best friends in the 60's. I will miss him. Rest In Peace Steve.
Olga Nelson
I remember hearing him at the plaza. Very friendly and his music hit the spot when you were passing. I remember the cd's too he was selling. Sorry to hear of your loss. RIP Mose.
