" To The Editor,
Just Jazz

Just learnt today of the death of Bryan Day, beloved bass player with the Toronto-based Hot Five Jazzmakers.

Bryan was just 59 years old and died of cancer, after being hospitalised at Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, for less than three months. Last June Bryan came to Europe with us and we performed at the Kirkudbright jazz Festival in Scotland and the Silkeborg jazz festival in Denmark.

Bryan also played overseas with us at the Whitley Bay festival and the Maribo festival in Denmark in 2009.

His sudden passing has left us and his many other musician friends and fans devastated. Bryan was one of those easy-going and friendly people that everyone likes to have around. We will especially miss his beautiful singing voice - he had a real way with the spiritual and gospel songs that we have in our repertoire.

Bryan was a regular with the Sensation Jazz Band in Kitchener for many years, prior to its dissolution.

Regards,
Brian Towers,
Hot Five Jazzmakers, Toronto "


Bryan, loving husband of Susan (nee Collett). Dear father of Christopher (Michelle), Jeremy (Lauren), Lauren Levesque (Stephen) and Sean. Cherished grandfather of Leah Levesque. Dearly missed by his mother Shirley Day, and his sister Cindy Van Horn (Brian). Predeceased by his father Rex Day.

Bryan will also be dearly missed by his parents-in-law Cindy and Garnet Collett, his niece Brianne, his nephews Kyle, Brendan, Alex and Greg and Aunt Lois, Uncle Ross, Aunt Willa, Aunt Mary, Aunt Elva and Uncle Earl.

Bryan was a devoted husband and father. As a talented musician, his music was enjoyed by many. He also enjoyed motorcycling, cooking and being surrounded by the beauty of nature and his dogs.

Visitation at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive, Burlington on Saturday, December 3rd from 10:00 a.m. until time for a Celebration of Bryan's life at 11:00 a.m.

A Memorial ServiceA service to be held at the Port Nelson Church in Burlington, Saturday December 3rd, where the band has played several times.

Bryan's wife Susan is a member of the choir there.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Port Nelson United Church or to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be sincerely appreciated by the family.