Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)

Subject: Obit: John Coppins
From: GUEST,John Foxen
Date: 16 Jan 12 - 03:25 PM

John Coppins, a singer well known on the Essex folk scene, passed away on December 23.
He was a regular contributor to the Leigh Folk Carol Service and an obituary has been put up on its web page.
http://www.famouspotatoes.co.uk/fcarols/fcarols.htm

Subject: RE: Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 16 Jan 12 - 03:38 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this and so is my partner Michael Billinge, who is from that area and remembers John well. Southend was always one of Packie's and my favourite gigs and I am saddened by this news. Both Michael and I send our condolences to the family, and are thinking of them.

Bonnie

Subject: RE: Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)
From: xrisxroz
Date: 16 Jan 12 - 05:05 PM

I'm so sorry to see this sad news. I always enjoyed his sets. My thoughts and condolences to his family and friends.

Subject: RE: Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)
From: Howard Jones
Date: 17 Jan 12 - 03:06 PM

I too remember John well from my time in Essex. A fine singer - very sorry to hear this news. Mu condolences.

Subject: RE: Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 17 Jan 12 - 04:34 PM

This is sad news.

I have added John's name to the "In Memoriam" Thread.

My condolences to all who miss him and his music.

Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: John Coppins (1940 - 2011)
From: GUEST,Chris Jones
Date: 17 Feb 12 - 02:39 AM

A sad loss of a genuine real gentleman. A warm, charming, friendly and unassuming guy who was quite unaware of his unbelievable talent as a folk singer. His voice was a one off, quite unique. He will be sorely missed by so many. Fortunately recordings and photos will remind us of his warm character.