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16 Apr 15 - 03:24 PM (#3702285) Subject: Obit: Well, not yet but - Don Thompson From: Richard Bridge I am told that Don Thompson is seriously ill. Apparently he was taken into hospital last week with intestinal problems. It is said that he is not conscious at the moment and the hospital are considering a move to a Hospice. One must sympathise with his wife Winnie. |
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16 Apr 15 - 03:27 PM (#3702286) Subject: RE: Obit: Well, not yet but - Don Thompson From: Richard Bridge Further info is that it is rather worse than the above reveals. |
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16 Apr 15 - 03:34 PM (#3702287) Subject: RE: Obit: Well, not yet but - Don Thompson From: GUEST,Dave the Gnome Oh 'eck, as they say around here. Only met Don once, at Moira, but he is a nice bloke. Hope the rumours of his demise are exaggerated. |
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16 Apr 15 - 04:04 PM (#3702293) Subject: RE: Obit: Well, not yet but - Don Thompson From: The Barden of England I refrained from putting too much detail on Facebook in deference to Winnie Thompson but, as Richard says, Don has been diagnosed as terminal. That was the news that Winnie broke earlier today, and that he was to be moved to a Hospice. So no obit yet, but it doesn't look good. John Barden |
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16 Apr 15 - 04:24 PM (#3702297) Subject: RE: Obit: Well, not yet but - Don Thompson From: Richard Bridge I've spoken at some length to the Wild Rover (or Clever Evil) - new-ish catters may not remember the man behind the names - and John is still underplaying it. Bear in mind that Don was 74 and had been suffering from emphysema for a considerable time, probably as a result of his previous long-term history of smoking, which is a hint. Winnie is herself only recently out of hospital, but it looks very possible for family to take up the slack - and in addition to help with Winnie's mother who lives nearby. And who must be getting on for telegram from the Queen time. The thread title has been changed to reflect Mr. Thompson's grave illness. It can revert back at some time in the future. ---mudelf |
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16 Apr 15 - 05:41 PM (#3702311) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST Don is a wonderful fellow. I have a CD he did and I really enjoy it. I hope a miracle happens, but if it doesn't, and anyone is speaking with him in person, please give him my warmest regards. Bruce Murdoch |
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16 Apr 15 - 06:18 PM (#3702319) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Richard Bridge I see some interfering nanny has changed the thread title. Get real. Bruce, if you still have my email, email me. |
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16 Apr 15 - 06:26 PM (#3702322) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST Done. BM |
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16 Apr 15 - 06:34 PM (#3702325) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Stilly River Sage Richard, "obit" means someone has died. Has that happened? |
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16 Apr 15 - 09:13 PM (#3702347) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST Oh, bugger. Always enjoyed Don's playing and singing at the Seven Stars, at Orpington FC and other odd placed I'd encounter him in Kent. Nice bloke to chat to, too, though disagreed with him on quite a few things! |
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16 Apr 15 - 09:34 PM (#3702351) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Rob Naylor "Guest" above was me with a dead cookie. |
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17 Apr 15 - 08:26 AM (#3702427) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST,John from Kemsing I send Don my best wishes for a speedy recovery, as well as thinking of Winnie. I would love to see them back at "The Rising Sun" again. John |
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17 Apr 15 - 11:34 AM (#3702467) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: VirginiaTam This is very sad news. He and Winnie both were laudable contributors to the sing around session scene. Each had a way of keeping you on the edge of your seat as their respective performances unfolded. |
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17 Apr 15 - 11:55 AM (#3702472) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Mick Woods Sad news - Don(Wysiwyg)T I hope you are not in too much pain |
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17 Apr 15 - 04:30 PM (#3702541) Subject: RE: Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: growler Together with others, ( Richard, Jacqui, John B etc ) I was encouraged with my limited talent and welcomed to the local folk scene, some 20 years ago. I will always be grateful to Don and his like. A true gentleman. One can only hope against hope that he recovers |
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18 Apr 15 - 04:16 AM (#3702634) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Acorn4 The "My Wife's Handbag" song is a classic. Best wishes to Don and all his family at this difficult time! |
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18 Apr 15 - 04:19 AM (#3702635) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Backwoodsman Very sad news. Good thoughts for Don, and his family and friends. |
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18 Apr 15 - 01:14 PM (#3702734) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Waddon Pete I'd like to add my good thoughts as well. He always welcomes me with a smile whenever I am down his way. |
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18 Apr 15 - 01:55 PM (#3702740) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST,Pete from seven stars link As a fellow frequenter of the rising sun singaround, I join with Kemsing johns best wishes. |
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18 Apr 15 - 04:51 PM (#3702774) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: gnu Oh dear. Thoughts and prayers. |
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19 Apr 15 - 06:45 AM (#3702873) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: vectis I just saw on Facebook that the family announced that Don has died. Maybe a Mudelf can return the obit to the thread name. Such a sad loss, the family must be pretty devastated that he went so quickly. |
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19 Apr 15 - 08:38 AM (#3702902) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: GUEST Thank you so much to so many of Don's Mudcat friends. It has been such a comfort to me (Winnie) (Poetry Bird). Am a bit of a dinasaur but will endeavour to keep you in the loop on this contraption...with the help of my family. |
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19 Apr 15 - 08:38 AM (#3702903) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Abdul The Bul Bul Will miss having Don around. Especially at Lower Stoke if we have any more. Al |
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19 Apr 15 - 10:45 AM (#3702934) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson gravely ill, in hospice From: Megan L Winnie even those of us who never met Don or you are holding you in our thoughts just now |
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19 Apr 15 - 11:16 AM (#3702944) Subject: RE: Apr 2015 - Don Thompson From: Stilly River Sage Here is the facebook announcement: At 3.50 this morning on the 19th of April my family had to say goodbye to the most loving and incredible grandad, dad, husband and friend possible! Holding your hand whilst you fell asleep and kissing you goodbye was an absolute privilege and I am soo incredibly proud of you Grandad, may you now rest in peace and play your music up there in the sky! heart emoticon love you soo much Don J Thompson |
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19 Apr 15 - 12:34 PM (#3702951) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Janie I'm so very sorry to learn of this. My deepest condolences. Janie |
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19 Apr 15 - 12:41 PM (#3702956) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Waddon Pete My thoughts are with the family today. Although we met fairly sporadically, we "spoke" over PMs and also played music together. I have put Don's name on the "In Memoriam" thread. Another smashing bloke. RIP Peter |
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19 Apr 15 - 12:41 PM (#3702957) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: GUEST,# RIP, Don. |
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19 Apr 15 - 01:40 PM (#3702971) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: melodeonboy Sorry you had to leave us so soon, Don. We'll miss you. RIP. |
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19 Apr 15 - 02:15 PM (#3702982) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: growler Goodbye Don |
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19 Apr 15 - 04:47 PM (#3703015) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: GUEST,pete from seven stars link sad to read this. my best to poetry bird. |
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19 Apr 15 - 05:13 PM (#3703018) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Mrrzy Deepest sympathies. |
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19 Apr 15 - 06:46 PM (#3703034) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Sarah the flute So sad - sending much sympathy |
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19 Apr 15 - 08:05 PM (#3703047) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: ChanteyLass My heart goes out to Don's family and friends. |
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19 Apr 15 - 10:31 PM (#3703055) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Stilly River Sage For those not familiar, Don's Mudcat name was Don(Wyziwyg)T. He hadn't posted to mudcat for a while. SRS |
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20 Apr 15 - 02:38 AM (#3703079) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Tattie Bogle So sorry to hear the news. I only knew Don through seeing him sing in The Bedford Hotel sessions during Sidmouth Folk Weeks, but really loved his songs. Just so happens we are having a few days' holiday at The Bedford right now, so special thoughts and memories are very much to the fore. |
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20 Apr 15 - 05:03 AM (#3703099) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: gnu RIP |
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20 Apr 15 - 05:10 AM (#3703101) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: GUEST,Dave the Gnome As I said I only met him once but he was a very nice man. Condolences to all the family and friends. Dave |
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20 Apr 15 - 07:13 AM (#3703128) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Backwoodsman RIP Don. |
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20 Apr 15 - 02:24 PM (#3703207) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: GUEST,Rachel and Gary A lovely, encouraging man. A real gent! I was so glad that Don and Winnie made it to my 50th birthday singaround in March. Our thoughts are with the whole family at this time. A special big hug, to you, Winnie xxx |
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21 Apr 15 - 09:12 AM (#3703346) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Girl Friday Very sad to lose one of our best friends. Thankfully the end came peacefully and without too much pain I hope. Myself and Mumblin' Len( a rare Mudcatter) have Winnie in our thoughts at this trying time. Thankfully, she will have lots of help and support from family and friends. With fond memories of those Seven Stars days, and Don's support for Orpington Friday Folk. T D L. |
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21 Apr 15 - 10:17 AM (#3703367) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Nigel Paterson I did not know Don, but when he was posting, I got the impression that here was a man I would like to meet. My Sincere condolences to his Wife, Family & Friends. Nigel Paterson. |
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22 Apr 15 - 11:21 PM (#3703585) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: GUEST,Mary Katherine Very sorry to hear this news, and many thanks to Stilly River Sage for posting his Mudcat name. |
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23 Apr 15 - 06:12 AM (#3703613) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: billybob RIP Don, sending love to Winnie xx Wendy |
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23 Apr 15 - 10:06 AM (#3703633) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Acorn4 Does anyone have a postal address for Winnie to send condolence cards? |
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23 Apr 15 - 01:24 PM (#3703661) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Abdul The Bul Bul Here he is. Don Thompson at Lower Stoke. Al |
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23 Apr 15 - 01:35 PM (#3703664) Subject: RE: Obit: April 19, 2015 - Don Thompson From: Monique Deepest condolences. |