2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)

Subject: Obit: Dave Guest
From: GUEST,Nick and Mally Dow
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 03:21 PM

Dave passed away yesterday. Our old friend (Skipy on Mudcat) Sad sad news, he was a good man, one of the best. Kate and the family are in our thoughts.
N & M.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 05:05 PM

I don't think I met him, Nick, but appreciated his contibution on here. Condolonces to his family and loved ones.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Aug 23 - 06:49 PM

Skipy logged in

Skipy as a Guest

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 03 Aug 23 - 11:13 AM

I was saddened by this news. Like Dave the Gnome, I never met him in person, but he was a great mudcatter when on line. I have added him to the "In Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all those who know and love him. RIP

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Ian
Date: 08 Aug 23 - 03:26 AM

Any news of a funeral?

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 08 Aug 23 - 05:17 AM

I am not sure if i met him, but reading through his posts we shared a lot of acquaintances, he did a lot of organising of folk events., as well as singing. a sad loss
Condolences to his family and friends

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: GUEST,Nick Dow
Date: 08 Aug 23 - 03:59 PM

September 1st South Oxfordshire Crem. 1 pm. Further details on Facebook.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Hesk
Date: 12 Aug 23 - 02:04 AM

David was a great character. As well as starting Stanford in the Vale folk festival, later at Grove, he organised many great events for charity and raised thousands of pounds, particularly for MS, along with Kate, his wife.
David was always fun in company, often getting up to mischief, especially on the folk canal trips that many will remember. He was a great one for dressing up and generally enjoying himself. At the same time he could be very sensitive, and it was always a pleasure to hear him sing, but very difficult to get a song out of him.
Thank you, Dave, for many great times.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: GUEST,SussexCarole
Date: 12 Aug 23 - 02:17 PM

We have wonderful memories shared with Dave & Kate. Fun and laughter especially when they were here on Gower with us to share our wedding week. So many 'off the wall' moments which we will treasure. Dave was definitely one of the good guys.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Mrrzy
Date: 13 Aug 23 - 06:18 PM

Iceland skipy?

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Noreen
Date: 14 Aug 23 - 07:05 AM

No Mrrzy, you’re thinking of Skarpi.

Subject: RE: 2023 Obit: Dave Guest (Mudcat's Skipy)
From: Rattler
Date: 16 Aug 23 - 04:34 PM

A good friend and a great charachter. I think we all have our own improbable stories about him, but as we who were there know, they're all true! First met at Chippenham in the mid 1980s and most recently at Chipp' this year where we chatted about old times; memories came flooding back.
My thoughts are with his family and friends, of whom there are many. Richard B.