Obit: Dick Siddall - June 2012

Subject: Obit: Dick Siddall
From: s&r
Date: 08 Jun 12 - 06:56 AM

Just heard that Dick Siddall (DixieDoll) has died on holiday in France. Dick was a member of Fylde committee and a member of Nonsuch Dulcimer Club.

He will be sadly missed.

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall
From: GUEST,slowerairs
Date: 08 Jun 12 - 02:18 PM

How sad, was looking forward to seeing him at Fylde Folk Festival.

Dot has my deepest sympathy. He will indeed be missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jun 12 - 05:59 AM

Great memories of Dick from Fylde Folk circuit and condolences to Dot. John Richards ;<(

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall - June 2012
From: s&r
Date: 16 Jun 12 - 10:17 AM

Dick's funeral is to be Friday 22 June 1.00pm at Carleton Crematorium. Dot requests no flowers or black clothes.

Stu

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall - June 2012
From: GUEST,Sean Breadin (Sedayne / Suibhne)
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 03:10 PM

I'm not sure how often our paths crossed with Dick's, but I remember him from the Nonesuch gatherings & he introduced our Bellamy: Kipling with the Tradition show at Fylde last year.

RIP & much respect.

Sean.

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall - June 2012
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 03:29 PM

Are any links to his music available?

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Dick Siddall - June 2012
From: s&r
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 06:33 PM

You don't want such a link SRS. Amongst other accomplishments Dick has held the title (awarded annually at Fylde) of the 'Worst Singer in the World'.

His rendering of 'There's a Hole in my Bucket' has made grown men weep.

Whether there's anything from his hammered dulcimer playing, I don't know - perhaps someone from the Nonsuch Dulcimer Club would know.

Stu