Lois Ada Goldberg Lilienstein, whose music as part of the trio Sharon, Lois & Bram changed the lives of generations of music-lovers, was at peace when she lost her battle with cancer, surrounded by loving family and friends, Wednesday night, April 22, 2015. Lois deeply and profoundly touched the lives of everyone she knew. As part of Sharon, Lois & Bram, she inspired thousands of children and their families throughout Canada, the United States and the world, performing live and on various television shows. Lois had a generous, creative and loving spirit that will endure forever. She was a great cook and nothing was too sweet for her kitchen, especially if it involved chocolate. Lois was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1936. Music was always a part of her life. She learned to play the piano by age 5 and enjoyed playing with her father, an insurance salesman by day and a musician by night. Lois also loved to sing and dance with her mother. Lois earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music from the University of Michigan in 1958. In 1966, she moved with her husband and young son from Chicago to Toronto, Canada. Early on, Lois was active in bringing music to Toronto schoolchildren through the “Music For Children” program in public libraries and the “Mariposa in the Schools” program. In 1978, she collaborated with Mariposa colleagues Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison to record “One Elephant, Deux Elephants,” which became their first gold record of many. Lois, as part of the trio, was awarded the Order of Canada, served as a Canadian UNICEF Ambassador, won three Juno awards and was honored to receive many other awards and accolades. Lois’ greatest reward was introducing children and their families to the joy of making music together. Lois was predeceased by her beloved husband Ernest Lilienstein, a sociology professor at York University in Toronto and by her parents James and Pearl Goldberg. Lois is survived by her son David Lilienstein – a former “District Carrier of the Year” for the Toronto Star – his wife Erin and granddaughter Tessa, whom she adored. There will be a private funeral for family and close friends this weekend. Stay tuned for news of a public ceremony sometime during the summer. Please always contribute to the fight against cancer. Specific donations for Lois can be made to “Mariposa in the Schools,” which brings traditional music into the schools and which Lois proudly participated in throughout her career, at mariposaintheschools.ca