Condolence: Dear Paul… I was saddened to hear of the recent loss of your wife Cynthia. I know the emotion this creates. I've lost my husband and my son. I'm hoping you have found some contentment already. Find memories of our past association! Hoping you will use my email. 💞

Condolence: Dear Paul, I just heard about Cynthia’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I appreciated both of your support as a young teacher at QMS many years ago. I loved Cynthia’s sense of humour and great laugh but also her love of music. I am sure that she and Jan are catching up in heaven and organizing great parties full of music and fun. There is a new star in the heavens. Take of yourself!

Condolence: Dear Paul, Stephanie, Stephen and Roma, You all know how much Cynthia meant to me as a friend,soulmate and colleage. She never ceased to encourage and support me musically and professionally when we worked together in Halifax. I also was fortunate to know and work with her father Roland Whitten whom I loved dearly. I will remember with great joy all the times we "ate, drank and made merry"together with Pat and Paul rolling their eyes at the two of us! Rest in Jesus loving arms my beloved friend till we meet again. Marilyn Murphy

Condolence: Dear Paul and family, It was a great shock to read the sad news of Cynthia’s death. My heartfelt condolences to all. Meanwhile I heard from Barbara that she attended the service, which made me very thankful to know that she could represent me and share in the celebration of Cynthia’s wonderful and gifted life that enriched SO many’ peoples lives, including mine. I have the fondest memories from my early days of music teaching! I wish you much strength in this difficult time . May all those great memories help you in coping with your loss. Hope to see you in Halifax. Blessings and prayers, Riet

Condolence: Dear Paul, Stephanie and Steven, I was saddened to learn of Cynthia’s untimely passing. My girls, Carmen and Melisa learnt so much about singing under Cynthia’s leadership of St James Junior Choir during your family’s Halifax days. I still have the tape she made and many wonderful memories of all the beautiful music she provided for St. Jame congregation to aid our worship. Those difficult Rutter anthems were a highlight. Kwan was amazed at how the children responded to her strictness, thoroughness and desire for perfection. He often listened/ read while rehearsals took place on Saturday afternoons rather than waste gas driving back and forth to Purcell’s Cove. I hope such memories of your dear wife/ mother will help the grieving process. With sincere sympathy Doreen Wong

Condolence: Cynthia is such a lovely, caring and giving person. She was the choir director at St. John's when my children, Samantha and Benjamin were young. When my daughter was 6 she took piano lessons with Cynthia and it was during that time, when she discovered that Samantha had a gift to sing. Thank you Cynthia, for uncovering this talent in my daughter. It turned out to be an invaluable gift for Samantha and we will be forever grateful. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Paul and your family. Cynthia will be missed.

Condolence: So sorry to hear of Cynthia’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Paul and all the family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Steve , Kay and family.

Condolence: Our deepest sympathies to all the family. We were so sad to hear about Cynthia’s final months and her passing. Cynthia’s stays in Lewisporte and Herring Neck were always full of connecting, remembering and fun. I recall mine and Reg’s visit to PEI one summer has one of the most memorable. Joy and I are so glad that we had our most recent time together with our stay at Cynthia’s and Paul’s in Niagara Falls. She will certainly be missed. Lorna and Joy

Condolence: Cynthia was a wonderful friend to me, and director of music at St John’s Niagara Falls until she left and headed for Inuvik. It was a delight to have her and Paul as part of our parish. We had much fun together and shared many stories and I was the benefactor of many of her kindnesses. She had the children perform amazing musicals, I still have a copy of Elijah! So sad to know of her early death. Gone too soon. Such a bright light and wonderful woman. Much love and many prayers to all of you.

Condolence: Our deepest condolences to the Maynard family, on behalf of all the staff here at Chartwell Niagara. We were honoured to care for Cynthia while she was a resident here.

Condolence: Dear Fr. Paul & Family~ Most sincere condolences from my family to yours in your profound loss of Cynthia. My prayer is that the love & support of family & friends will bring you comfort, strength and peace at this most sorrowful time, & that your grief will be tempered by an abundance of many happy memories. May your beloved Cynthia sing with the angels in eternal Light. xoxo

Condolence: I knew the Whitten family when Cynthia was growing up on Golf Avenue, and I was honoured to have had both Cynthia and her Dad as musical colleagues in the early days of my career. My wife June joins with me in sending condolences to Reverend Paul and family. D. F. Cook, London, Ontario

Condolence: Roma and family,..my sincere condolences to you and your family.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Hugs my friend

Condolence: My prayers are with you and your family Fr. Paul. So sad to hear of the loss of your beloved Cynthia. Sincerest condolences, Anna Bonato (Doug Hamlyn’s mother-in-law) annamaria.bonato@icloud.com

Condolence: I am so saddened to hear of Cynthia's passing. My mother, Helen Marquis, was one of the Roland Whitten Singers and as such, I heard about Cynthia and her incredible musical talent long before I ever met her. She was, to quote her Dad, "a fabulous, just fabulous pianist", a brilliant mind, a consummate teacher and a lovely human being. My deepest condolences to her family and friends.

Condolence: My deepest condolences to you all. Was a pleasure getting to know you all. Rest in peace Cynthia xxxooo

Condolence: Dear Paul and family, So sad to hear of Cynthia's passing. I have lovely memories of our growing up in St John's. We started kindergarten together and remained in the same classroom up to grade eleven. Since we both lived on Golf Ave we walked to school together every day. My passion was sports and I confess I was sometimes envious of her wonderful musical talents. Nevertheless, our differences did not prevent us being friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Condolence: The memory of Mrs Maynard goes way back to the 1970's from her teaching days at St. Pius X Girl's School in St. John's, NL. She elevated the calibre of choral singing well beyond our wildest expectations and we were the envy of the city. She made choral singing a true joy with her unusual and choices of repertoire that appealed to her students and the audiences. Many of us have been sharing our happy memories of her and the impact she had since hearing of her passing. May she rest in peace.

Condolence: Father Paul, I am so very sorry you had to say goodbye to Cynthia. She is at peace, gone home to God. Thoughts are with you and your family.

Condolence: Dear Mr. Maynard and family, I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Maynard’s passing. She has always been an iconic fixture in my fondest memories of Queen Margaret’s and I will never forget her passion for teaching music and sharing her love of music with others. Her QMS family will remember her beautiful presence, her dedication to her students and her great sense of humour. I will always be grateful for my time spent in her choir as it helped me to ‘find my voice’, develop my confidence and participate in an activity that quite literally soothed my soul as a teenager going through my own health challenges. My family and I are keeping you close in our thoughts and sending much love and strength your way.

Condolence: Dear Paul, Stephen, Stephanie and Roma, So sorry to hear about Cynthia’s death. She leaves a big hole in the hearts of the many people who loved her. Cynthia will be remembered fondly by her students, her colleagues and her friends and family. She loved a good party, with music, of course, and I picture her in heaven playing her favourite tunes on the piano, raising a glass to her friends. She will be missed.

Condolence: With prayers and heartfelt sympathy, Anne Marie Page

Condolence: Dear Paul, Just heard the news today. You would be proud of the tributes that are already appearing on Facebook from students and colleagues. We remember Cynthia's kindness and the great parties, the wonderdul music and the joy of her choirs. I will be thinking of you and your family. Lily Anne