Life Stories: Kenneth Woodman quit banking to pursue passion for music

In his early 30s, Kenneth Woodman took a massive leap of faith. He was working as a banker and had a future mapped out at the Bank of Montreal — one that was likely to be financially rewarding. But Woodman was a pianist, and he wanted to pursue his passion full-time. Woodman died of cancer on Aug. 8 at the age of 79.
“He was a musician to his fingertips,” said Edward O. Phillips, Woodman’s partner of 52 years. “He was devoted to music.”
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