Michael Gregory Arthurs Obituary

October 16, 2023

Naomi Oliphant wrote a sympathy message

“Michael was a graduate student at the University of Louisville where I taught for 39 years and was Associate Dean. We had a special connection because we were both grads of Northern Secondary School. He was an exceptional artist, a well respected student, and I mourn his passing far too soon. Dr. Naomi J. Oliphant Associate Dean Emeritus University of Louisville School of Music”

October 12, 2023

Len Graf wrote a sympathy message

“Mike my best friend from high school, Northern Secondary. We both played saxophone in the stage band, clarinet in the concert band, and our friends,Jim Doris (trombone) and Todd Martin (sax) Mike Upshall (sax) played in a band we formed. We had a fantastic time playing at the school and around the north Toronto area! Because of Mike, I got over my shyness, he made me feel at ease immediately and he was always upbeat and loved to laugh. We will miss him a lot. I wish we had gotten together more.”

October 12, 2023

Susan Graf wrote a sympathy message

“I knew him in high school at Northern Secondary and it is very sad that he left us too early. He was a very dedicated musician and he had a great laugh!”

October 12, 2023

CAROL BUER wrote a sympathy message

“I have enjoyed Michael's music for many years, he was a wonderful musician and a special human being. His passing is a great loss to the Toronto jazz community. My heartfelt condolences to his family.”