2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer - Tyneside

Subject: Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: cujimmy
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 01:16 PM

Just letting people know that Ronnie Palmer died on 1st August aged 90yrs. I know that any people on here will be saddened as Ronnie was a well known and well liked character at Folk clubs and festivals in the North of England / Scotland and further afield along with his beloved wife Margaret who died a few years ago. I learned of his death via Facebook. RIP Ronnie.

Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 07:49 PM

That's too common a name to turn up the correct Ronnie Palmer in a Google search. Please post a link when an obituary is posted.

Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: cujimmy
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 08:27 PM

Joe this is an ignoramus, no mention of Ronnie - just a ignorant post. I knew Ronnie and his Wife Margarette many years, I met him at Festivals in NE England +, Grvan, Newcastelton + Whitby and other festivals. I just thought I thought that a lot of people on Mudcat would appreciate me letting them know that Ronnie has passed away a few days ago. I cant understand why someone would find a problem with that.

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No problem, but with scant information, it's difficult to confirm the details. "I heard so-and-so died" is anecdotal, compared to publishing a web announcement or obituary. Occasionally errors are made. ---mudelf

Subject: RE: Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: John C. Bunnell
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 09:07 PM

Actually, I found the correct Ronnie Palmer on my first try, by including "tyneside" in the search - a relevant Web site and news posting (from a couple of months ago) is at Tynefolk (scroll down a bit from the top).

Given the dates involved, it's not surprising that a formal obituary isn't yet online. For the moment, let's acknowledge the news, share memories from those who knew him, and await appropriate details as they're finalized and announced.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: vectis
Date: 03 Aug 21 - 11:54 PM

Met Ronnie and Margaret many times at Whitby Folk Week. He was a real character and will be much missed.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: r.padgett
Date: 04 Aug 21 - 02:16 AM

Yes I met Ronnie at Whitby and his missus in singarounds ~ there was big Ron and little Ron!

Whistling Ron! R.I.P old lad

Ray

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer Tyneside
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Aug 21 - 12:09 PM

Ron was going to give Derek one of his impressive cabbage stalk sticks but sadly it was not to be. His Transpennine duet with Sid Calderbank was a highlight of our week in Whitby.

Kitty

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer - Tyneside
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 05 Aug 21 - 10:23 AM

I was sorry to read about Ronnie Palmer and have included him in the "In Memoriam" thread. My condolences to all those who know and love him. RIP.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer - Tyneside
From: cujimmy
Date: 05 Aug 21 - 11:49 AM

We could also include Ronnies wife Margaret who died a few years ago, they were regulars at many Folk Festivals and friends to many, RIP Margaret and Ronnie - but happily re- united at Folk Festivals in Heaven, with angels and saints on Fiddle, squeeze boxes and bodhrans.

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer - Tyneside
From: The Sandman
Date: 06 Aug 21 - 02:36 AM

R IP Ronnie and Margaret
you are way out of order there Stilly River Sage

Subject: RE: 2021 Obit: Ronnie Palmer - Tyneside
From: GUEST,jim bainbridge
Date: 06 Aug 21 - 06:40 AM

they were a lovely pair- I used to enjoy their lovely Geordie accents when I returned from exile to do local clubs- also he would often bring bags of juicy raspberries from his garden, as raffle prizes or just to give away.....