Obit: John Westland (7 Dec 2005)

Subject: John Westland
From: Hovering Bob
Date: 09 Dec 05 - 04:07 PM

I am afraid that I have just received the sad news that my old playing partner John Westland died of a heart attack suddenly on Wednesday, 7th December 2005.
Along with his other ongoing health problems John had been suffering from what was believed to be angina.
He was well known in the Reading area and a regular member of several local folk clubs, entertaining his audiences with a multitude of instruments and some weird and original props, all of which he made himself. He was a talented singer and wrote some hilarious songs and parodies, a fitting vehicle for his wicked sense of humour.
We performed together as "Half Cut and Dried" for several years but I was only one of several playing partners that John had over the years.
He was also a good friend to others in times of need, as I know only too well.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The folk world has lost a great character.

Subject: RE: John Westland
From: Leadfingers
Date: 09 Dec 05 - 07:14 PM

BUGGER !!!!!

Subject: RE: John Westland
From: trayton
Date: 10 Dec 05 - 05:48 AM

Sad, sad news.
John was a truly original entertainer when he came to a folk club you knew you were in for something you just didn't know what.
The Maidenhead folk club song competition will never be the same again.
Malcolm

Subject: RE: John Westland
From: Hovering Bob
Date: 11 Dec 05 - 06:27 AM

I'll post details of his funeral as and when I know them.
I'm still in shock.

Subject: RE: John Westland
From: Hovering Bob
Date: 12 Dec 05 - 11:29 AM

I have just heard from John's family that his funeral will be on Wednesday 21st December at 2:00pm at Reading Crematorium.
His family will be pleased to have as many of John's friends there as can come.
Pm me if you need directions.

Subject: RE: Obit: John Westland (7 Dec 2005)
From: The Admiral
Date: 13 Dec 05 - 08:58 AM

Pearl and I are stunned by the news, John lived just round the corner from us (indeed he helped us in a couple of household projects) and we had no idea that he had angina let alone the possibility of a heart attack. Trayton is right, he will be missed at Maidenhead Folk Club, his irregular visits were usually accompanied by an exploding guitar or some other such irreverent nonsense! It is sad when a real character leaves, let's hope we can get him a good send off...

Tony and Pearl

Subject: RE: Obit: John Westland (7 Dec 2005)
From: SunnySister
Date: 13 Dec 05 - 09:02 AM

Very sad news. My thoughts are with you Bob, his friends and family.

---SunnySister

Subject: RE: Obit: John Westland (7 Dec 2005)
From: GUEST,vectis at work
Date: 13 Dec 05 - 09:51 AM

BUGGER is right Terry.
He will be sadly missed but not forgotton.

Subject: RE: Obit: John Westland (7 Dec 2005)
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 13 Dec 05 - 02:12 PM

Wow - ANOTHER good guy gone.

John was a fantastic entertainer and a larger than life character.

I think Terry summed it up well.

Rhiannon