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P. O. Box 295, Stamford, New York 12167

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As we started our 21st season in 2008, we  were without the invaluable support of our and administrator, Dorothy Aldrich. She passed away on April 20th after a short and staunchly fought illness. In many ways she was the heart and soul of Friends of Music, not only one of the founding directors but also the person who more than anyone else made it all come together every month. We will miss her sorely.

Now with a heavy heart and sadness, we start the 22nd season without the invaluable services of our president, John Wadsworth, who passed away after a short bout with lung
cancer on Februart 9, 2008.  This dedicated and reserved man was a mainstay in our organization.

John Taylor “Jack” Wadsworth

John Taylor Wadsworth, President of the Board of Directors of Friends of Music of Stamford NY, passed away on February 9, 2008 following complications of lung cancer. “Jack,” as he was known to the people of Delaware County who loved him and who came to depend on his tireless efforts on our behalf, will be terribly missed. We thank his wife of 40 years, Rose Cupaiuolo Wadsworth, and join her in grief at the loss of this wonderful human being.

Many will remember him as the friendly face who greeted us at the entrance to the Cyr Center and who made the announcements and introductions before each performance. He also dedicated many hours behind the scenes to make each concert a reality, and some of his last hours were devoted to his concerns that his work here be continued.

Born February 4, 1940 in New York City, his education included a degree in Mathematics from New York University and graduate studies in linguistics at Columbia University. He served two years in the Army. Jack was an executive with Bankers Trust Company / Deutsche Bank in New York for 35 years, ultimately as Managing Director and head of the Bank's Tax Department. After he retired from the corporate world, Jack shared his knowledge and love of the arts and sciences and gave freely of his many skills and talents as an incredibly valued member of many Delaware County non-profit organizations, including Friends of Music.

We dedicate this first concert of our 22^nd Season to Jack Wadsworth. We ask you to join us in mourning his passing and in celebrating his life and all that he accomplished, and we ask your help in carrying on the work of this organization in bringing great musical performers here to Stamford, as was so important to him.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in the spring.

 See Future Programs for listings of coming FOM events.