Obit: June Nichols (Bahamas/Australia) 7 Feb 06

Subject: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: rich-joy
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 06:47 PM

It really is with deep regret that we report the passing on, last night, of June Nichols - THE doyenne of the Folk Scene in Brisbane, Australia.
Ex- Bahamian and a beautiful singer, June was also the Editor of the monthly essential "Folk Rag" magazine - and more - and she will be missed SO much by SO many.

Hopefully her good friend Hrothgar, will soon feel able to write something here to do her Life justice.
Our love to husband Don (fellow performer and, like June, a Champion Moreton Bay Band member) and daughter Fiona.

Vale June.

Richenda and Paul.
ABOFOTS, Maleny
We really appreciated your encouragement and friendship.

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: rich-joy
Date: 07 Feb 06 - 06:50 PM

here is a link to June's profile in an early "Folk Rag" magazine :

http://users.tpg.com.au/folkrag/profiles/june.htm


R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: rich-joy
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 04:53 AM

June's funeral and wake details :

" The funeral for June will be at The East Chapel of Mt Thompson Crematorium on Friday at 12.30 pm. Afterwards will be at the East Brisbane Bowls Club ... "
[ NB This is in the Brisbane south suburban area of HollandPark-Mt Gravatt. ]


Debbie Budd is also calling for submissions by March 1st for a memorial edition of "The Folk Rag" magazine : "Memories of June"
- if you would like to submit a piece, please contact her direct at :
[e-mail]



R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 06:51 AM

Rich-Joy, I'm sorry to hear that. I met her once at the National, around 2000 or 2001, and we corresponded for a while, and I always enjoyed Folk Rag.

sandra

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: Forsh
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 02:32 PM

I am truly sorry to get this news, I never met June, but my late Dad, Alan Forshaw, Spoke very highly of her as a person, a friend, and a folkie. I was forunate enough to correspond with her one or twice, and regret that I shall now be denied the future opportunity to meet her.
Dave Forshaw

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: Forsh
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 02:33 PM

PS, I am sure that there will be singing somewhere up there tonight!

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols - 7th Feb 2006
From: SqueezeMe
Date: 08 Feb 06 - 09:02 PM

Sad to hear of the passing of a wonderful and energetic lady who did so much for the folk music scene in Australia over so many years. It was a pleasure to have shared tunes with her. Will play a few today in her memory....
Deepest sympathies to Don and Fiona.

MC

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols (Bahamas/Australia) 7 Feb 06
From: GUEST,Si
Date: 09 Feb 06 - 05:35 AM

I just thought i'd put in my 2 bob's worth to keep this thread near the top of the list.

June was all the things that have been remarked as to her, and a very straight-shooter. She was very determined, an unstoppable force at times. She had that ability to verbally wrongfoot me, and then break it up with a chuckle. Self-conscious is one word which I'm sure never dscribed June.

And what a singer !! I'm glad I have her singing Ballymena ( the ship, not tha Ulster town) and Come Ye Lads on a locally made Brisbane compilation, on which several of us contributed.

Don , If you're reading. my heartfelt sympathy, and what a support you've been the last couple of years. I hope to make the service and wake tomorrow, if i get away from work early. I'll bring a plate. If you like I'll play a fitting air. I'm sure we should have a sing. thats' what June would have wanted.

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols (Bahamas/Australia) 7 Feb 06
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 09 Feb 06 - 06:09 AM

My sympathies, Don.

Hope to catch up with you eventually.

Robin

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols (Bahamas/Australia) 7 Feb 06
From: rich-joy
Date: 11 Feb 06 - 03:14 AM

Well, June had a great send-off yesterday arvo!

Huge crowd at both the crematorium chapel AND at the wake - which was held at the East Brisbane Bowls Club (where the Folk Rag fund-raising "Folkies Old & New" concerts have been held quarterly for some years now).
The farewelling crowd included many Folkie faces that, from all accounts, hadn't been seen together for yonks!

Naturally there was much session singing and playing - AND morris dancing (it's OK, my lips are sealed, Hrothgar!!!)


I'm sure June was enjoying it all.


Cheers! R-J

Subject: RE: Obit: June Nichols (Bahamas/Australia) 7 Feb 06
From: rich-joy
Date: 03 Mar 06 - 01:34 AM

some memorium writings regarding June can now be found at the Folk Rag site :

http://users.tpg.com.au/folkrag/folk_rag_frameset.htm


there are also photos from the service and funeral in Brisbane, Australia - and also some from the Feb 13th service in The Bahamas, in the Trinity Methodist church in Nassau, in which June was both baptised and married.


Cheers! R-J