Obit: Frank Winter has passed on

Subject: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: GUEST,Kiwi Guest
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:33 AM

Frank Winter from Auckland New Zealand is very seriously ill.
Frank has been a leading figure in the Auckland Folk scene since the 1960s He ran the very well known Poles apart for many years.
He has encouraged and supported countless performers.
And has himself sung and played all these years.
Those who know him, love him . We all hope and pray for a recovery.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:36 AM

Thoughts and prayers from us both.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 03 - 05:38 AM

I understand Frank had a massive brain haemorrhage.
Love and support to Sheila as well.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: Barb'ry
Date: 12 May 03 - 12:28 PM

Please send our love to Frank and Sheila - we knew them both when we lived in Auckland and Andy sang in the Maritime crew with Frank etc. Thank you for letting everyone know.
Andy and Barbara

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: Hollowfox
Date: 12 May 03 - 01:17 PM

May things go well for both Frank and Sheila. I'll light a candle for them when I get home.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:16 PM

A message from Bevis England says "Frank Winter died this morning, at 3am(NZ time)(about 8 hours ago - Tue 13th)after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage at around 7am on the 12th. Sheila and a few members of his family were present."
Another shantyman gone.
Bye Frank.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 May 03 - 06:30 PM

So sorry to hear of this loss. He sounds like a great person.

In sympathy,

kat & Rog

Subject: The Farewell Shanty (Mervyn Vincent)
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 03 - 07:06 PM

The Farewell Shanty (Mervyn Vincent)

It is time to go now.
Haul away your anchor.
Haul away your anchor.
'Tis our sailing time.

Get some sail upon her.
Haul away your halyards.
Haul away your halyards.
'Tis our sailing time.

Get her on her course now.
Haul away your foresheets.
Haul away your foresheets.
'Tis our sailing time.

Waves are breaking under.
Haul away down-channel.
Haul away down-channel.
'Tis our sailing time.

When my time is over,
Haul away for Heaven.
Haul away for Heaven.
'Tis our sailing time.

Farewell Frank.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill-update- has passe
From: george152
Date: 12 May 03 - 08:56 PM

I learnt "The Farewell shanty" from Erik Ilott.
A good shanty for the passing of shantymen...
Frank will be missed

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill -update- has passed on
From: GUEST,Kiwi Guest ( Murray)
Date: 13 May 03 - 02:01 AM

Julie and I were hoping it wouldn't happen, everyone feels so powerless at a time like this. Yes Frank sang shanties, but he also had a huge repetoir of quite varied songs. In the early days it was invariably "Three score and Ten", It was his singing that inspired me to learn "From the Buller to the Grey". And we all remember his rendition of the priest and the Choir boy He was always a very suportive, very gentle person who posessed a beautiful deep rich voice.
Folkies all over New Zealand are going to miss him greatly. He was such an identity and great human being.
Farewell Frank, and our thoughts are with you Sheila.

Subject: Obit: Frank Winter
From: Gurney
Date: 14 May 03 - 02:46 AM

I'm told that Frank Winter passed away suddenly two nights ago, a brain haemorrhage. From the Smoke originally, Frank has for three decades been a pillar of folk music in and around Auckland, NZ., and well known to touring musicians.
Another good man gone.       Chris Marden.

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Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill -update- has passed on
From: Barb'ry
Date: 14 May 03 - 11:24 AM

We are so sorry - please pass on our love
Andy and Barbara

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill -update- has passed on
From: Skipper Jack
Date: 14 May 03 - 04:07 PM

Being a inhabitant of the Northern Hemisphere, I didn't know Frank But he sounded like a true and dedicated folk personality.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Dave R.
Swansea, Wales,UK.

Subject: RE: Frank Winter seriously ill -update- has passed on
From: Lanfranc
Date: 14 May 03 - 07:16 PM

As a former resident of Redd Sullivan's London "Poles Apart" counterpart club, I have a vague memory (it was thirty-odd years ago!) of a contingent from the Antipodes visiting the Tottenham Court Road establishment.

Whether or not Frank was one of them, I don't know, but it is always sad to hear of the passing of a well-regarded singer, and I extend my condolences to his family and friends.

Alan

Subject: Obit: Frank Winter
From: GUEST,Dagenham Doc
Date: 15 May 03 - 11:41 PM

Well known Auckland New Zealand folkie Frank Winter died last Tuesday. Those singarounds won't be the same without him. Hope you make it to 'Fiddlers Green Frank'.

cheers

Doc

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Subject: RE: Obit: Frank Winter has passed on
From: Gurney
Date: 16 May 03 - 10:41 PM

The loss of Frank will leave a big gap. For those who would like to attend
his funeral, here are the details.   North Harbour Chapel               
       185 Schnapper Rock Road                         Albany         
                12.30pm, Monday, May 19th                                 
   Any flowers to the chapel, on the day                            Any
communication to Sheila Duggan P. O. Box 114                   Kaukapakapa
The funeral will be followed by a wake at Tir na nog Irish Society                  
                29 Great North Road                                  Newton, at about 2pm ish The bar will be open and a plate would be
appreciated You can see photos of Frank with the crew at
www.maritimecrew.co.nz Let the light shine. Cara

Copied from a local forum. Chris.