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08 Aug 24 - 06:53 AM (#4206700) Subject: Obit: Muppet From: Raggytash I have just heard the news that Muppet died on Wednesday night whilst performing at the Fox at Shipley. I can hardly believe this, I have been fortunate enough to have known Muppet for decades, walked with him, drank with him, sang and laughed with him time and time again. Never heard him say a bad word about anybody, the world and Whitby in particular will be a sadder place without him. Rest in peace Muppet my old friend. Thanks for the many times we spent together. |
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08 Aug 24 - 08:28 AM (#4206703) Subject: RE: Obit: Muppet From: Dave the Gnome Only met him a couple of times but he certainly made an impression. Rest in Peace, Muppet :-( |
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08 Aug 24 - 09:54 AM (#4206710) Subject: RE: Obit: Muppet From: cujimmy Ive known him for 30 years or so, hes undoubtedly one of the nicest people Ive ever met in my life. From the Topic Folk club in Bratfud and throughout the folk world far ane wide he will be missed so dearly and he has left us so many brilliant and funny songs and monologues which will be passed into the folk tradition for years to come. RIP Muppet. |
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08 Aug 24 - 10:48 AM (#4206714) Subject: RE: Obit: Muppet From: FreddyHeadey btw in correspondence & on mudcat he used the spelling Muppett. |
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08 Aug 24 - 10:51 AM (#4206715) Subject: RE: Obit: Muppet From: FreddyHeadey Sad news indeed. He sounded a marvellous and very unassuming man. Here he was in April 2024 www.facebook.com/groups/800464877317431/posts/1150581528972429/ from his daughter on The Fox's Facebook page Thank you all for being there with my dad as he took his last breath. This is how he would have wanted to leave this world, performing to his fans. Gemma Flear https://www.facebook.com/thefoxshipley/posts/pfbid027wBrUG84iwRnEgCvH6zYeQ7KNX5ehzYzCz6z8ESiNHAkHCecwQ2kgtmLJYM1EA27l Muppett's posts to 2012 https://mudcat.org/usersearch.cfm?who=muppett Mudcat has a few threads asking abou & commenting on Muppett. from 2005 https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=77616 And one where we tracked him down in 2019 Who is he? - Michael Pascal aka Muppett https://mudcat.org/thread.cfm?threadid=165306#3964887 |
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08 Aug 24 - 12:09 PM (#4206724) Subject: RE: Obit: Muppet From: Stilly River Sage Freddy good job finding the germane stuff. Here's one more: muppett as a Guest. Threads that are discussing music will typically have related threads linked at the top of the page. |
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09 Aug 24 - 06:00 AM (#4206757) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett From: GUEST,JoeG A lovely man, excellent MC, enthusiastic singer, fundraiser and community worker. He will be greatly missed. I haven't seen him since we moved to York but I was so very sad to hear this news yesterday |
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09 Aug 24 - 11:39 AM (#4206770) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett From: GUEST,.gargoyle https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyw605d3gdo Tributes to man who died at pub open mic night Thursday, August 07 2024 By: Julia Bryson BBC News Tributes have been paid to a "true Bradfordian" who died suddenly while singing at an open mic night in Bradford. Michael Pascal, known to his friends as Muppett, was performing at The Fox in Shipley when he had a heart attack on Wednesday evening. A post on the pub's Facebook page said it would remain closed on Thursday in his honour. Mr Pascal, 64, worked as a community development worker at Manningham-based charity CNet, which paid tribute to their "friend and colleague". A statement from the charity said: "To all who knew and loved him, you will be comforted to know that he passed away doing what he loves best, singing on stage at an open mic session during which he suffered a fatal heart attack. "A true Bradfordian whose enigmatic, quirky personality and love of people will always be remembered." Mr Pascal, from Thorpe Edge, Bradford, ran several community walking groups as part of his work for CNet, and had produced a booklet - called Muppett's Rambles - with details of some of his walks. These included details on local history as well as information on which plants could be foraged along the way. The pub's post added: "Today we are heartbroken to announce, that last night while performing at the Wednesday open mic, a much-loved customer, character, poet, performer and friend to many passed away in The Fox." Sincerely, Gargoyle What a striking character ... almost from a page by Dickens. |
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11 Aug 24 - 10:17 AM (#4206873) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett (Michael Pascal) From: Waddon Pete Muppett leaves a huge gap behind him. He was a well loved Bradfordian who carried his love of folk music to many folks throughout the area. I hope you will view the posted videos. I have included his name in the "Memoriam" thread and send my condolences to all his friends and family. RIP Muppett |
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17 Aug 24 - 05:57 AM (#4207145) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett (Michael Pascal) From: GUEST,Guest I had a look at one of the links - the one with subtitles. Some interesting translations. Especially the punch line!! |
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24 Aug 24 - 09:59 AM (#4207462) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett (Michael Pascal) From: cujimmy I just got back from Whitby Folk week, every day in every pub and session I attended people were talking fondly of Muppett and telling stories of all the wonderfull times they spent in his company, and sang his songs. I thought that was another lovely tribute. |
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03 Sep 24 - 07:42 AM (#4207861) Subject: RE: 2024 Obit: muppett (Michael Pascal) From: cujimmy Just thought I would pass this message on from friends of Muppett at the Topic Folk Club in Bradford about his wake on 14 September because I know lots of people would want to attend - Anthony Charnock From: tocharn@gmail.com To: Anthony Charnock Bcc: ocujimmy@yahoo.co.uk Tue, 3 Sept at 11:56 Hello all, As promised in my recent Topic Folk Club newsletter, I give below details of plans which have been/will be organised by which we can remember our friend Muppett. The best thing is for me to quote in full the newsletter I received from a close friend of Muppett's from the Dales community in which Muppett was so involved over the years, and who has asked for this information to be passed on. QUOTE REMEMBERING MUPPETT Saturday 14 th September, 4pm till late, Guiseley Dear All, I met Matt Palmer, Michael Pascal’s/Muppett’s stepson in Otley yesterday evening. Matt will be known to many of us as a member of Keeper’s Wood one of the groups who entertained us at one or more of Muppett’s amazing fund raising events in Guiseley and also an occasional attendee (with his family) at the Buck Inn Sessions. Matt is our best contact with Muppett’s immediate family including his partner Ann (Matt’s mum) , who we are very much hoping will be seen back on DalesBus as soon as feels able to. Matt has explained that the family, respecting Muppett’s wishes, have decided that there will be no formal funeral following his private cremation, but it is planned to have a formal Wake event, to which all his friends are invited. This will take place, very fittingly, upstairs at Coopers Bar in Guiseley, where many of Muppett’s DalesBus fund raising events were held, almost opposite Morrisons, just 7 minutes’ walk from Guiseley rail station, on Saturday 14 th September from 4pm until late. Please keep the date free in your diary 2 Many of Muppett’s friends and colleagues will be performing probably from all over the West Riding, in tribute, but with an emphasis on celebrating all that Muppett was and all he contributed in a warm and positive way to the lives of so many people . It is hoped that some refreshments can be provided and of course hot meals and drinks will be available at the bar. No need to book, just turn up and join in, but come early if you want to get a seat. There will be no charge but a collection will be made for one of the causes that were near to Muppett’s heart – as the family will decide. Matt and I also decided that it would be wonderful to have a walk dedicated in Muppett’s name – the Muppett Way. Two possible favourite walks of Muppett and Ann in Upper Wharfedale have been suggested by Ann which Matt and I are looking at, with a view to having not only a celebration walk along whatever route is selected – possibly next Spring - but also, if we can some form of booklet produced, to both describe the selected route and also to summarise some of Muppett’s many achievements as a campaigner, activist in so many worthwhile causes, singer-songwriter and amazing human being. We will also look at having some more permanent memorial – whether plaque or bench – if permission can be granted and funds duly raised. If you want to contact Matt and the Palmer family Matt’s email is mattyopalmer@gmail.com, or mobile for texts +44 7984 59381 and address for any cards or written correspondence: 30 Kineholme Drive, Otley, LS21 3LX. I’ll keep everyone informed on further developments on the Wake, memorial walk and anything else that is planned. Please feel free to pass this information to any groups or individuals who also might be interested in paying tribute to our dear and already much missed friend and colleague. Best regards, Colin 28/82024 UNQUOTE I'll pass on any information I receive regarding any of the future events mentioned above. Best wishes at this sad time, Tony Charnock Topic Folk Club |