2023 Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

Alexander Norman (Red Alex) Stewart

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:19:06 +0000

Red Alex Stewart was a well-known and respected piper and violinist for many years in Glengarry. He was known as “Red Alex” to distinguish him from his neighbour and cousin “Black Alex.” He spent his entire life in the Stewart’s Glen and Skye area of Northern Glengarry.

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Lori MacMaster

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 20:13:40 +0000

For over 40 years Lori MacMaster has contributed to the Celtic tradition of Glengarry through music, dance and teaching step dancing to hundreds of students.

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Larry Lafave

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:34:02 +0000

Larry Lafave was a lifelong resident of Martintown. He was born on May 31, 1943, the son of Mabel Flaro and Joseph B Lafave. He was a well liked and respected member of the community. An avid musician, Larry played guitar in a few local establishments and in several hotels in West Quebec.

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Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highland Dancing Association

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:23:16 +0000

On June 23rd, 1964 the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highland Dancing Association was born with 30 families and 35 dancers. Currently there are over 80 members that celebrated their 50th anniversary a few years ago. This Association remains a non-profit that carries on the Scottish heritage of their ancestors.

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Duncan “Dougie” J. MacDonald

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 01:11:21 +0000

Duncan played for 50 years with various groups including The Skye Orchestra, The MacCrimmon Orchestra, and the MacDonald Brothers. He played with Bob Urquhart, Joyce (Allen) Urquhart, Bev MacQueen, James Nixon, Duncan J and Rod MacPhee and of course, his brothers (The Dougie Boys).

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Glenda McDonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:57:32 +0000

Glenda McDonell has been a promoter of Scottish music throughout her life. The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame acknowledges her success in obtaining the space in our hall as well as her service as a committee member for two years.

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