2012 Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP

Subject: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: selby
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 05:34 AM

Aaron Cryan died 28/4/12
Aaron, a gentle giant of a man who was always around at Whitby Beverley Stainsby and other festivals stewarding making things work dispensing sense, friendship and encouragement when required. A sad loss to his family, friends and folk music.
Keith

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: Gillie
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 06:23 AM

A sad loss indeed to the folk world, friends and family. Gone before his time. Rest easy, big fella.
Clare

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,oggie
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 06:38 AM

Rest in Peace old friend

Steve

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 03:57 PM

It was a shock to hear the news. One of nature's gentlemen.
He will be missed.
Geoff.

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,Rattler
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 07:18 PM

A great loss to Whitby, the wider concert and theatre world, and his many friends and real mates, as we who work the festivals see ourselves. My thoughts are with all those who were close to him. Richard Beswick

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey
Date: 29 Apr 12 - 07:32 PM

A great shock.

We have suffered the loss of an increasing number of friends and fellow devotees in recent years but thus far never one so young.

Our thoughts are with Aaron's family and close friends.

Malcolm & Judy

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,Adrian Streather
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 07:14 AM

At Hull College we laughed and joked about life which got us through the days.

You will be missed.

Adrian

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,Christine & Emilly
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 05:18 PM

You will always be a true gentleman to us and, Whitby won't be the same without you Aaron.

Our hearfelt thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Until we meet again

Christine, Emilly, Laurie, Andrew & Betty

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: Tig
Date: 30 Apr 12 - 06:45 PM

It came as a real shock. Another one for the 'Upstairs' festival who will be seriously missed down here.

Our thoughts go out to all his family and friends.

Big Hugs
xxxxxxx

Subject: RE: Aaron Cryan RIP 28/4/12
From: GUEST,Linda Kelly
Date: 01 May 12 - 04:13 AM

I was so shocked and saddened by this news. Aaron was a gem who would do anything for anyone. He had everything to look forward to. Whitby last year was great fun because of the likes of Aaron Cryan. Hope your keeping Colin Kemp company mate. x

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST,Guest
Date: 02 May 12 - 05:40 AM

Any news on the funeral arrangements?

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: selby
Date: 02 May 12 - 06:17 AM

No not yet as soon as they are known I will post them. But as I suspect probably after the Bank Holiday
Keith

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 02 May 12 - 05:02 PM

Although we didn't know Aaron well it came as a great shock to all the family. Gilli and I were at the She Shanties gig in Hull on the day it happened and they were supposed to be staying with Aaron.

Our condolences to all close friends and family.

Gilli, Steve, Rich and Oli.

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: Michael
Date: 04 May 12 - 04:06 PM

Aaron's funeral will be at 12.30 on Thursday 10th May at Chanterlands Crematorium, Chanterlands Avenue Hull, HU5 4EF.and afterwards at The Goodfellowship, Cottingham Road.
Every one is invited, dress as you will, no flowers please but donations to:
www.justgiving.com/Aaron-Cryan.


Thanks to Keith for doing the original post when we found it too difficult, and thanks to every one for their messages both here and on Facebook.

Mike and Mary

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: selby
Date: 08 May 12 - 06:26 AM

Aarons funeral arrangments
Keith

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST,Lyn, Nathan and Jacks mum
Date: 08 May 12 - 12:16 PM

my love to you Mary and Mike...unfortunately I know what are going through after losing my amazing Jack last year..
I saw Aaron very recently at the beverley folk festival gig at pave...
I also remember happy days with Aaron and Nathan as little boys...
If you ever want to talk..I'm here...
Love Lyn x

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 09 May 12 - 03:00 PM

I noticed that I forgot to thank Joe Richardson for setting up the Just Giving site, sorry Joe and thanks.
Mike

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: Joules
Date: 10 May 12 - 10:10 AM

I didn't know Aaron well, but did, obviously, speak to him on quite a few occasions at various festivals. Way too young and way too soon. My thoughts and condolenses to all family and friends

Joules

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST,Ashley K. Howard
Date: 11 May 12 - 07:45 AM

I am proud to say that I knew Arron for 20 years and he and I both had a love of Folk music/dance/tradition/drama etc etc.
He was a great lad and as soon as I knew that he had passed-on I wanted to ring Mary & Mike but I just had no idea what to say.
We parents have no right to outlive our kids, but Mary & Mike have to come to terms with this and I hope that in time the hurt that you both feel will ease.   Having know both of you along with Aaron for all this time I know that you are both strong people and I trust that the love you have for each other will help you through these dark times and that the "Vital Spark" will shine in your life for ever.
All my love to you both.

Ashley

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 11 May 12 - 07:49 AM

Sorry, too upset to spell Aaron - I can hear him laughing at me now!!!

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: Michael
Date: 19 May 12 - 07:20 AM

We have now added the donations from Aaron's funeral to the Just Giving site (www.justgiving.com/Aaron-Cryan.) and the total donations for the Teenage Cancer Trust are £1,314. Thanks to all who have contributed, we will be leaving the site open.

Mike and Mary.

Subject: RE: Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP 28 April 2012
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Sep 24 - 04:31 AM

Just been awarded the "Steward of the Festival Tankard at Whitby. It is inscribed "In loving memory of Aaron Cryan 1978 - 2012. I was intriged to find out who this person was and having researched the name am saddened that I never met such a wonderful sounding person. Proud to hold the tankard awarded in his memory for the next year before I pass it on.

Subject: RE: 2012 Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP
From: GUEST
Date: 12 Sep 24 - 11:17 AM

And a well deserving recipient.

Below a link to his obituary in The Guardian:

https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2012/jul/22/aaron-cryan-obituary

Michael (Who's lost his cookie)

Subject: RE: 2012 Obit: Aaron Cryan RIP
From: GUEST,Brimbacombe
Date: 13 Sep 24 - 08:29 AM

Aaron was a lovely man dedicated to the folk scene. He was hard-working, helpful and friendly. If the world was full of Aarons, it would be an indescribably better place. Congratulations on your award.