Gordon Lightfoot, a renowned singer-songwriter, passed away last week at the age of 84. Numerous followers mourned the loss of this Canadian national hero and one of the most popular folk musicians of his time.
On May 7, the musician’s memorial service was held. In a touching sight, one old buddy gathered by his side.

In his Canadian hometown of Orillia, Ontario, Lightfoot, whose classic songs include “Sundown” and “If You Could Read My Mind,” was remembered at St. Paul’s United Church.

The musician, who maintained his Canadian identity even as he rose to fame internationally, allegedly asked for his funeral to be held at the Orilla church, where he had participated in the choir as a young man.

Blair Bailey, director of the St. Paul’s choir, told CTV News that “he is the one who wanted it to be here, in this church that he grew up in.”

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