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23 Sep 11 - 10:39 AM (#3227735) Subject: Obit: Tom Hughes From: Gillie Is is in sadness that I must post the death of Tom Highes. He was an organiser for Darlington Folk Club for many years and a friend. He lost his battle with cancer at 8.30 on Wednesday. I will update with funeral details as I get to know. Love, hugs and light to Jenny and family. xxx Clare Wakefield |
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23 Sep 11 - 10:46 AM (#3227736) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes From: The Sandman I am sorry to hear this. |
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23 Sep 11 - 10:46 AM (#3227737) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes From: Banjiman A lovely man. Our thoughts are with Jenny and family. Paul & wendy |
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23 Sep 11 - 12:26 PM (#3227800) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes From: GUEST,Ray Undoubtedly sad but could you please clarify who has died - Hughes or Highs? I say this as there is also a Tom Hughes from the Manchester area - one of the two surviving "Hughes Brothers" Thanks Ray |
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23 Sep 11 - 02:54 PM (#3227877) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,QUEST Derek Really sorry to hear about Tom such a lovely man with a great way of delivering a song Has been a stalwart of the Darington Folk scene and the Spring thing for many a year thanks for knowing you Tom Derek |
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23 Sep 11 - 03:19 PM (#3227897) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: SylviaN Really sad news. Keith and I always enjoyed our chats with Tom whenever we got the chance. We add our thoughts to Jenny and all his family. Sylvia |
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23 Sep 11 - 03:34 PM (#3227910) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,guest It's a few years since we saw Tom but will always remember his great drive and enthusiasm for Darlington Spring Thing and indeed the folk scene locally and nationally. Without him we are diminished. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. Ann Clancy & Alan Cox |
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23 Sep 11 - 04:01 PM (#3227934) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: DebC Oh man. I am so sorry to hear this. I sang at Darlington Folk Club in 2010 and had a lovely evening. I had no idea that Tom had been ill and I would never have known it when I met him. My thoughts are with his family. Another really wonderful man gone to join all the others that have left us. Sadly, Debra Cowan |
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24 Sep 11 - 06:48 AM (#3228239) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: Gillie Sorry, it is Hughes. |
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24 Sep 11 - 07:40 AM (#3228253) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Tich Frier Very sad to hear this. People like Tom are the backbone of the folk scene and he will be sorely missed. Tich. |
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24 Sep 11 - 10:02 AM (#3228303) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,RWJ Sorry to hear the sad news about Tom. I have good memories of the Spring Thing and infrequent visits to the Darlington club. He will be remembered. Ron |
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24 Sep 11 - 10:02 AM (#3228304) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Tom Bliss God Speed, Tom Tom and Tom |
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24 Sep 11 - 03:02 PM (#3228411) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: MoorleyMan Sad news indeed. I too was unaware of his recent illness - but then again I'd not made it up to Darlington for some time. On my relatively infrequent encounters with Tom, mostly through Darlington Spring Thing, I found him to be a truly genuine chap, one of those constantly enthusiastic, loyal and ever-obliging "backbone of the local folk scene" characters without whom.... My thoughts and condolences to Jenny and his family. |
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24 Sep 11 - 08:55 PM (#3228522) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Mike Freeman Visiting Darlington has always been a highlight of our UK touring schedule, mainly because Tom was a delight to spend time with. We'll miss him. Mike & Tania |
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25 Sep 11 - 04:42 AM (#3228604) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: r.padgett I assume that this is the Tom Hughes that compered for very many years at Saltburn ff? It is always sad to hear of the death of folkies who were the bed rock of the music scene God rest and condolences to Tom's family Ray |
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25 Sep 11 - 06:19 AM (#3228641) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: JHW My condolences too to Jenny and relations and family John Wilson |
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25 Sep 11 - 11:35 AM (#3228729) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Penni McLaren Walker So sad to hear the news about Tom..he was such a lovely guy and a great performer... my thoughts go to Jenny and his family....Penni. |
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25 Sep 11 - 12:47 PM (#3228753) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: Gillie Yes Ray, the same Tom. Tom's funeral will take place on the 7th October at 1.00p.m. at St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington. Details of the wake will be givem out at the service. Musicians are requested to take intruments along with them. |
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25 Sep 11 - 02:57 PM (#3228809) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Mike Wilson Very Sad News. Tom had mentioned to the Family at Saltburn Festival, just a few short weeks ago, that he had a battle ahead....Tom did a great job in maintaining the Spring Thing, Darlington, as a weekend to look forward to over many years, and the local scene will certainly miss his drive and enthusiasm. Those who new him, will miss a throughly nice man. Condolences to the Family. Mike Wilson The Wilson Family |
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26 Sep 11 - 06:39 AM (#3229124) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Peter Fleming Very much saddened to hear of Tom's death a really nice man. Depp sympathies to Jenny & family. Peter |
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02 Oct 11 - 05:37 AM (#3232508) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: Gillie Bump |
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02 Oct 11 - 06:32 AM (#3232525) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: nutty To clarify for Guest Ray - Tom was indeed one of the Hughes Brothers and made a feature of the family's appearance at the Spring Thing each year. He will be sadly missed by all folkies in the area. Hazel Bolton |
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08 Oct 11 - 06:58 AM (#3235722) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: Gillie Well Tom was given a good send off yesterday. The church was full. There were high points and there were low points. The over riding message from the family was - life goes on. Loverly day, good to see old friends again and join with them a celebration of Tom's life. Rest easy. xx |
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21 Nov 11 - 07:47 PM (#3261238) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Ian Thompson I saw Tom perform alongside Johnny Silvo a few years ago in Darlington Folk Club and Tom was a lovely singer and guitarist in his own right with a gentle sense of humour.I hadn't realised Tom had died until reading about the sad news of Johhny Silvo, who like Tom is suffering from inoperable cancer. It is sad that neither will never sing in Darligton again but they will in heaven. God bless to Tom's family. |
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01 Dec 11 - 08:12 AM (#3266636) Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hughes (Darlington Folk Club) Sep 2011 From: GUEST,Jenny Terry So very sorry to hear about Tom Hughes. I mainly know him from being an MC at Saltburn Folk Festival but have also visited Darlington Folk Club.Sympathies to his family and all at the Folk Club. Jenny |