Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 07:31 AM

I'm so sorry to hear the news. Bob & Sue were stalwarts of many Manchester song sessions and travelled to Yorkshire to the Ryburn club regularly and were much loved there too.
My sincerest condolences to Sue and family. He will not be forgotten.

Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: nutty
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 07:10 AM

I'm lost for words. Such devastating news. Bob was such a lovely man it was always a pleasure to be in his company.

My thoughts are with Sue and her family,

RIP Bob

Hazel Bolton

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 07:08 AM

Only just regained Mudcat after 2 days' down, but oh what sad sad news.
Bob was such a lovely guy, an immensely kind soul, a true gentleman and all else that has been said above - not least such a valued and loving partner for Sue, to whom my deepest sympathies and condolences.
Bob (and his pipes) will be much missed.
The biggest and warmest of hugs go across the M62 to you, Sue, and your family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: GUEST,Sean Breadin (Sedayne / Suibhne / Blandiver
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 06:19 AM

Bob and Sue were regulars at Les's Chorton singarounds at The Beech which we tried to get to along to as often as we could back in 2007. I remember him as true Gentleman and a fine Piper who stirred the soul of this ex-pat Northumbrian with the sweet personality of his playing.

My thoughts are with Sue, with deepest sympathy & respect.

Sean.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: Wolfhound person
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 06:10 AM

I knew him through the piping community and he'll be a great loss.

Paws

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: SussexCarole
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 05:53 AM

Such sad news. Our love and thoughts are with Sue and family
Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: Little Robyn
Date: 10 Mar 13 - 05:16 AM

So sorry to hear this. RIP Bob.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen (UK, 8 March 2013)
From: SylviaN
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 09:24 PM

Lovely, lovely man. Lots of love and hugs to Sue and family.

xxx Sylvia and Keith

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: Barb'ry
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 08:32 PM

Bob will always be alive in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was a loved, loving and honourable man. Love to Sue, Natalie, Jack, James and Bernie and all the people whose lives he touched.

Andy and I will miss you very much.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: Micca
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 08:19 PM

I am so sorry to hear this, I had the privelege of meeting and hearing Bob Several times over the years ,and always enjoyed his Music, especially his smll pipes. I will miss him muchly and my sympathy and condolences go to his family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: Noreen
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 08:11 PM

Can't believe the lovely Bob has gone- we're all devastated. Such a kind and generous man and excellent company. The world is a sadder place without him.

Bob (8pints on Mudcat) with his beloved pipes at the Yorks gathering

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 07:21 PM

The above comment was from Jane without a cookie
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We are sad to hear this news. We have many happy memories of Bob, who we first met at our Mudcat Yorkshire gathering at the Jug. I recall Northumbrian pipes in the beer garden.

Later, we got to know Bob properly. He will be missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: GUEST
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 06:57 PM

I am so very sad to hear this news. Bob was a lovely man and a true gentleman. He will be missed. My love and thoughts to you and the family, Sue x

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: Morticia
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 06:50 PM

I am so sorry for your loss, I only met him a couple of times but he seemed lovely.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 06:32 PM

For those of us who were privileged enough to know Bob can share the memory of a kind generous person for whom nothing was too much trouble. He and Sue were the perfect partnership and knowing them has been one of life's rewards. We have travelled far and near from festival to folk club and laughed so much together our sides have split. Life will not be the same without this true gentleman and all our love is sent to Sue and Natalie. Hazel and I are devastated.

Subject: Obit: Bob van Gaalen
From: s&r
Date: 09 Mar 13 - 06:12 PM

From Sue

Unfortunately I have some very sad news. I'm afraid my lovely Bob died yesterday. He had a catastrophic coronary "event" on Tuesday evening and despite the best efforts of the amazing ICU, he never regained consciousness.
He was definitely one of the good guys and I've no idea how we'll cope without him, I guess it will be one breath at a time.

Stu