RIP Ron Walker - Hull

Subject: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 01:08 PM

I heard yesterday that Ron died on Saturday shortly after returning from hospital and being diagnosed with liver cancer. He passed away in no great pain or distress.
Although being severely disabled Ron was an enthusiastic follower of all things folky in and around his native city of Hull. He will be missed by us all.
Funeral arrangements not yet known but will be posted.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 18 Jun 12 - 01:11 PM

Thanks for that, Pete.

He will be sorely missed. Gilli will be devastated.

Another goodun gone!

Steve

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: r.padgett
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 04:14 AM

Though I am not from 'Ull I remember this chap too.

Fate gives us some things but not all for a perfect life

god bless you Ron

Ray

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: ossonflags
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 07:03 AM

Again thanks for that Pete.
Knew Ron for years and always enjoyed his company.
RIP Ron from Mick and Mary

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 08:17 AM

Sad news indeed- Ron loved his music and it has to be said his beer! Kind thoughts and words at Beverley folk Club last night. RIP Ron.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: Les from Hull
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 11:46 AM

Bye bye Ron, good to have known you.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST,Annie Clouston
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 12:46 PM

Farewell to a very gutsy bloke. I will never forget his precarious nocturnal bike rides home from The Bluebell (who knew what part the beer played?)

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST,Folkiedave
Date: 19 Jun 12 - 05:11 PM

Me neither Annie! RIP Ron.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 03:06 PM

Details of the funeral are;
Monday 25th June 2.00pm Chanterlands Avenue Chrematorium, Hull

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 22 Jun 12 - 03:08 PM

Thanks, GUEST.
Will be there to celebrate Ron's life.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST,Dave Eyre
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 07:28 AM

Steve I can't make this - please have a celebrate for me.

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: mally
Date: 23 Jun 12 - 01:37 PM

Sorry to here this Pete. I remember Ron from Blue Bell and also remember him going camping with us a couple of times with Kingston Hikers.
A great kid and will be sadly missed.

    Mally

Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull
From: GUEST,GUEST Brenda
Date: 24 Jun 12 - 11:40 AM

Sorry to hear the news.
My Mum, who died earlier this year,and Ron's Mum were friends and had babes at about the same time at the start of the war. My Mum always said that she was really envious of Ron's mum, Mary(?),because when my brother was playing up, and throwing (rationed!)eggs out of the pram Ronnie was lying still and quiet and looking angelic. It was only later they discovered why. He was then only expected to live into his teens at the most, so all these years of going to folk clubs and festivals, drinking beer through a straw and being carried up and down stairs to the loo in the Bluebell and Nellies were a bonus.
Norrie and I have sad memories from twenty odd years ago, of being angry and ashamed when we used to take him back to his care home after Nellie's and the staff left him waiting outside for sometimes up to 20 minutes before they would let him in, hopefully that changed when he moved homes.
Mum said that his Mum's one fear was worrying about who would look after Ron when she couldn't, so I'm sure she would want to thank everyone who helped him to reach the age of 71.
Bren