[Choir] Sad news--Heather Moz

[Bronwyn Fryer]

Heather was our Mamma Soul. 

She bought us huge warmth, depth, creativity, brilliance, insight, a hint of Black culture and so much more to our choir and our church. I loved that deep tenor/baritone saxophone voice of hers. We formed a deep friendship but saw each other too little of late. She always smelled good, hugged like a champ, and bore her many sorrows in a way that was inspirational. 

rest in peace, dearest lady. 

> On Nov 27, 2024, at 3:49 PM, Mazi Marie via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org> wrote:
> 
> I am struggling to write a response that truly represents how sad I feel.  Thank you Bill for your response, I too will miss her quiet unassuming kindness, her warm and embracing laughter, her lovely and soul reaching voice.  I too miss the idea of seeing her, hearing her, and singing along with her.  Heather was a treasure.
> Love,
> Diane 
> 
> On Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 2:23 PM Bill Paine via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org <mailto:choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org>> wrote:
>> Thank you,
>> A deep loss.  Her kindness, her laughter, her lovely and soul reaching voice.  I missed her already (as I miss all of you) - I miss the idea of seeing her, hearing her, and most of all, singing along side of her.
>> 
>> Love,
>> -Bill
>> 
>> --
>> Bill Paine
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>> 
>> "There will be rest, and sure stars shining
>>      Over the roof-tops crowned with snow,
>> A reign of rest, serene forgetting,
>>      The music of stillness holy and low.
>> 
>> I will make this world of my devising
>>      Out of a dream in my lonely mind.
>> I shall find the crystal of peace, – above me
>>      Stars I shall find."
>> 
>> "There Will Be Rest”
>> -Sara Teasdale
>> 
>>> On Nov 27, 2024, at 1:53 PM, Stephen Finner via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org <mailto:choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> This one is a real shocker. A few years ago she and I presented a program of spirituals at The Aldrich library for Martin Luther King Day. We really enjoyed preparing it and it was very well received.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Stephen L. Finner, Ph.D. ( he, him, his)  prefer Steve
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> On Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 1:40 PM Eric Oberg via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org <mailto:choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org>> wrote:
>>>> Heather was always a treat to hear singing. She would sing with heart and soul - rendering ballads or jazz or blues.  
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> > On Nov 27, 2024, at 12:02 PM, Donia Prince via Choir <choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org <mailto:choir at unitarianchurchofmontpelier.org>> wrote:
>>>> > 
>>>> > 
>>>> > Hello dear singers,
>>>> > 
>>>> > I'm writing with the sad news that Heather Moz died last night of a heart attack.  As you probably know, she had been struggling with numerous health issues over the past few years.  Apparently it was quick last night and a friend was with her.  Her daughter, Melinda, will be taking some time to decide on plans for a Memorial.   Rev. Joan will be sending out a note to the congregation this afternoon, including information about reaching out to the family.
>>>> > 
>>>> > Heather had sung with our choir off and on for years, pre-dating many if not most of us.  I saw her Sunday afternoon at the music event at the church --it was the first time she had been out of the house for a while, she said, and she asked if she could come to some choir rehearsals now that we have the elevator back.   
>>>> > 
>>>> > She was a kind, deep, soulful person with a voice to match.
>>>> > 
>>>> > Take care, all.  Wishing you a beautiful day tomorrow, however and with whomever you are spending it.
>>>> > 
>>>> > Donia
>>>> > 
>>>> > 
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