Surrounded by family with guitars and voices singing, Lancelot Fowler passed away as the sun began to set on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. He went out on many hours of music, including many of his own songs played by Jason & Robbie, and sung by everyone.

"Love can carry you a long, long way / And love will get you through the toughest day..."
~ Lancelot Fowler 1991

Born to Sadie Nethery and Hector Fowler, twin brother of Linda Morton, predeceased by his older brother Jimmy and sisters Eleanor Collict and Anne Felton. Father of James (1961-1982), Robin (Ira) and Jason (Melanie), grandfather to Lily, Cole and Kyra. Married to Eila Fowler 1960-1983, with whom he remained friends thereafter, celebrating their children's and grandchildren’s successes and many holidays over the years. Uncle to Melissa (Olivia), Robbie (Wendy, Evan and Grace) and Ken.

Deepest thanks to his partner, Kit-Yee Hui, for her compassionate and generous care of our father these past many years.

Lancelot was a celebrated teacher and vice-principal/principal with the Toronto District School Board who brought light, love and laughter to so many. On behalf of our dad, we thank his many dear friends and former students for their love and support. As one shared, "I don't know if all teachers hear from their students decades later. His gifts were remarkable - an ability to create beauty in music and to inspire and connect with young people."

He was also a self-taught guitarist and songwriter, guitar teacher, and a lover of nature, books and poetry. At 60 years of age, he built himself a cabin in the woods with hand tools, carrying everything into the woods on his back.

In his later years, he became a medal-winning runner and a daily early-morning walker. He loved to say, "Punch it in!” (to Google) whenever a question came up, especially when the query was whether he had outlived someone.

His friends and family know he enjoyed a lager and shoes that came in widths. As a teacher, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, he had a lifelong impact on so many, teaching people to be themselves, to read, and to question the world.

Heartfelt thanks to the palliative care team at Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, who provided caring and expert ministrations to Lance over the past 12 weeks, and to the oncology and palliative teams at North York General Hospital for the last 8 years.

A memorial service will be held sometime in June: exact date TBA.

Please consider a donation in his memory to the Terry Fox Run Foundation, North York General Hospital Foundation, or Community Music Schools of Toronto. (And click top right for the photos to remember Lancelot, Lance, Dad, Sir Lancelot, Papa Lance and LF - we will hold our many memories close within our hearts.)