2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)

Subject: Obit: Sad News - Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: Billy Suggers
Date: 01 Apr 21 - 09:03 AM

So very sad to report that Jan passed away yesterday after a fairly brief illness.
Performers and audience at Waltham Abbey will know Jan as a kind, welcoming host, a great organiser and a true folkie.

To say that Jan was made of the original & genuine folk club stuff would be an understatement.
As it would be to say that she will be gravely missed.

Subject: RE: Obit: Sad News - Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: GUEST,Jon Heslop
Date: 01 Apr 21 - 09:30 AM

Sad new indeed. I played Waltham Abbey folk club a couple of times and also the club's "Awayday" weekends, one near a lake somewhere in Kent and one in Epping Forest. Great times!
Jan was a one off, bright, cheerful and as said, a great organiser. Freddo and I will miss her. Our condolences to her family and friends.
Jon.

Subject: RE: Obit: Sad News - Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 01 Apr 21 - 09:55 AM

Oh how very sad. My condolences to her family and many friends.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: The Sandman
Date: 01 Apr 21 - 10:17 AM

RIP Jan and thanks for the gigs, Jan was good at organising and was good company, she will be missed by many

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 01 Apr 21 - 09:30 PM

That's sad to hear. Getting back to Waltham Abbey again is one of the things to look forward to when this bloody plague is over, and Jan was an important part of that.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: Acorn4
Date: 02 Apr 21 - 04:04 AM

Very fond memories of song poetry and laughter from Sussex Song and Ale. One of the best, RIP Jan!

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Apr 21 - 05:31 PM

I was so very sorry to hear of Jan's passing, only heard recently that she had gone into a hospice. She was very encouraging in the Folk Family and made a difference. RIP Jan

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Apr 21 - 09:26 AM

I never got to meet Jan, sadly. One of those things that never happened. It is always a great loss when a good club organiser passes on and clearly she was one of the best. I have added her name to the "In Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all those who know and love her.
RIP

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: GUEST,Kathy Loveday(Waltham Abbey)
Date: 01 Aug 21 - 08:56 AM

I am so sad to hear about Jan. I first knew her at
Slimming World and then at the Folk Club, it was a
pleasure to have known her.
Will miss her lots!

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Jan Ayres (Waltham Abbey)
From: The Sandman
Date: 02 Aug 21 - 02:34 AM

INDEED. A Good organiser, an interesting woman who was a lover of poetry.