Obituary of Eric Bruce Hanbury

Died at Humber River Hospital ,Toronto, Ontario on March 30th, 2026. Born in Windsor, Ontario, he was the son of Ross and Patricia (Brock) Hanbury. Eric received his early education in England. When the whole family returned to Canada in 1964 he started organ lessons with Dr. Charles Peaker at St. Paul's Bloor St. He attended the University of Toronto and continued organ studies with Douglas Bodle and John Tuttle. Eric had a 33 year career as a  Toronto high school teacher of Music ( Band, Keyboard and Vocal), and English.during his teaching career, he also worked in various churches, and in 1985 reinstituted The Toronto  Choral Society, and was their conductor for seven years. Eric has performed recitals at Convocation Hall, U of T, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Peter's Erindale, and St.Paul's Bloor St.

Eric leaves behind a large circle of friends.

Prayer's and interment will be held at St. Philip's Anglican Church Cemetery on April 23rd, 2026 at 2pm, followed by refreshments.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Philip's Anglican Church, 31 St. Phillip's Rd, Etobicoke, ON  M9P 2N7  stphilipetobicoke@toronto.anglican.ca

St. Philips Anglican Church