Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:23 PM

Feeling awful having made such a glib and jokey comment.... still holding breath for a miracle.... I might even believe !!!
Lots and lots of love to you both. Please give him a big kiss from Kent
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Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,dizzyLisa
Date: 11 May 07 - 07:52 PM

That guest was me, Motley, K & S and everyone else who's STILL holding our breath for him... and you Val...
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Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Blossom64(extinct)
Date: 12 May 07 - 02:02 AM

It is with the deepest sadness that I have to tell you that Peter died shortly after 7.00 AM Spanish time (6.00 in England). He was not expected to last the night but, fighter that he was, he hung on till the sun came up this morning.
Val has asked me to inform as many people as possible and as soon as possible. She has expressed a wish to have hime flown home, that we may give him the best funeral possible.
I have known, worked and played with Peter for nearly 40 years and I mourn his loss.
My heart goes out to all his family - in particular to Charlotte and Tamsin.
God bless you all.
Bloss

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 12 May 07 - 03:12 AM

Our deepest condolences to you Val and your family. We were very sad to hear the news. Our thoughts are with you.

Blessings
(((((((xx))))))

Deb & Pat

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: 74216
Date: 12 May 07 - 03:27 AM

So sorry Val, both Judith and I are shocked, can't express what we both feel. Bob @ Wadard

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: The Barden of England
Date: 12 May 07 - 03:27 AM

I just don't know what to say. Such sad, sad news about such a lovely man. My heart goes out to Val and Pete's family at such a horrible time.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Katie Hales
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:10 AM

I am so sorry to hear this news. My heart goes out to Charlotte & Tamsin, their children and all the family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Kate xxx

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Charlie, Ted & Dave, Triality
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:36 AM

Our Deepest condolences from the three of us and our partners, Peter will be sorely missed by all, a talented man and a giant of a friend, God bless,
                  Charlie, Triality   XXX

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Sue and Mick Forde (Folkmob)
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:49 AM

We are so sorry to hear the sad news of Pete's death. We send Our deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,woodsie
Date: 12 May 07 - 05:00 AM

A sad loss to the Kent music scene - sympathy to Val and Pete's family.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Dave Grabham
Date: 12 May 07 - 05:24 AM

A very sad day,ive been a mate of Petes for 40 years,cant belive he didnt busk his way out of this one ! will miss you mate, luv to all the girls, dave and kath.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Anthea and Chris
Date: 12 May 07 - 05:27 AM

I have no words Val.
With much love,
Anthea

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Kev The Clogs
Date: 12 May 07 - 05:40 AM

I am so, so sad to hear the news Val. I will miss Pete a great deal. In the short time that I have known him, he has encouraged me to sing and play, and lately, dance. He was a lovely, lovely man - highly regarded and respected. A very sad day indeed.

We, at Gundulf, are all thinking of you.

Lots of love

Kevin

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge in Nottingham
Date: 12 May 07 - 05:45 AM

The old man's gone
At a great age too
Farewell to the master of them all
Now the old man's gone.

Originally written by the Keelers for Stan Hugill, but just as applicable now. I sang it last night at the Second Time Around (Beeston, Notts) just after I heard the news.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,rachel (richard's daughter)
Date: 12 May 07 - 06:07 AM

Val - I am thinking of you.
I have known Pete for as long as I can remember.

He and Mum will be creating musical havoc about now. Just like the old days.

He will be sorely missed, as was she.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 12 May 07 - 06:14 AM

Very sorry to hear about pete.
best wishes val

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Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Gastove
Date: 12 May 07 - 06:51 AM

It's hard to take in. Another friend gone, and what a friend. My thoughts are with you, Val, God bless. Gas.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Graffdog
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:05 AM

Val. Just heard from Gas no words pet. You are in all our thoughts Chris

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: melodeonboy
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:45 AM

A great loss; not only to family and friends but also the music scene in Kent.

My condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Lisa White Horse
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:46 AM

Dear Val words cannot express how we are all feeling with your loss! Pete was such a wonderful human being and will be sorely missed! We are all here for you and the family. Thinking of you Love and Peace Lisa, Tony,Mum,Dad, Kids and all at The Whit Horse Upper Stoke. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: billybob
Date: 12 May 07 - 08:51 AM

I am so sad,Val, Charlotte and Tamsin my love to you and hugs.
Pete was a wonderful friend, I met him in 1969, he never changed, always cheerful, very funny,a great performer on stage or at a party!I remember at Bills 50th, he changed into his cowboy suit in the lane outside, to the amusement of our neighbours and sat singing till the wee hours of the morning playing his 12 string and did not repeat a single song.
Bill and I and Samantha and Christopher will miss him so much but will remember all the happy nights at Farningham.
So now Pete, Dave Brient and Brixton Bert ,what a trio in heaven!
all my love Wendy

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,dizzyLisa
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:35 AM

I for once am speechless and so sad to hear the news. The last chorus of "Fair Winds & A Following Sea" by Tom Lewis springs to mind.

"And those of us left here will miss a true friend
Who shared with us good times and bad.
Raising a glass to your memory, we'll say:
"We've known you… why should we be sad?".
We honour a life that was lived to the full,
We honour a spirit now free,
You'll be long remembered whenever we say:
Fair Winds and a Following Sea"

but it doesn't help.

Sending lots and lots of love and hugs to Val,Charlotte,Tamsin,Bloss and all his family and friends.
He was a one off !!!
Lisa,Rob & Liam
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Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: growler
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:40 AM

I don't no what to say, it's the end of an era, love to Val
Simon

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,dilligaf
Date: 12 May 07 - 10:05 AM

Thank you to one and all for all the love you have sent us over the last nearly 4 weeks.It has kept us going. Pete was a character, and there,s not of them left in this world. I was very very lucky to have been with him, compared with some of you for a short while. We along with a lot of others will have a great big hole in our lives.
I will keep you posted as to when and where we will be celebrating the life of a very special man.All my love and I will be collecting all the cuddles when I get home.
Val
Dilligaf

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST
Date: 12 May 07 - 10:06 AM

I will remember Pete as a fine singer, musician and dancer and as someone encouraging of anyone who shared his passion for folk music and the Morris. To say he will be missed is an understatement.

Jan and I send our condolences to Val, Charlotte, Tamsin and the rest of his family.

Steve of Wadard MM

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Greg's wife Debbie
Date: 12 May 07 - 10:55 AM

Val, if you get this I am thinking of you, Greg will be trying to get home, he is out there all alone and has lost another brother, and is in such a state.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Edna Hales
Date: 12 May 07 - 01:00 PM

Sorry to hear the news of Peter's passing. Love to Val,Charlotte,Tamsin and all the family. Prayers will be said for you all at St.Helens Church Cliffe tomorrow. God Bless.
Edna and girls.

Subject: RE: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: The Doctor
Date: 12 May 07 - 01:04 PM

I would like to add condolences from my wife and myself. I met Pete at Dartford in 1971, just before The Crayfolk cut their LP, which I still have, and still play, and still laugh at his intros, and still sing Peggy Gordon and Three Score and Ten just as he did. I even managed to find a harmonica player to accompany me last time. As so many others have said, he was a tremendous influence on my singing, and the influence he had on so many people is a great legacy.

Peter Taylor

Subject: RE: OBIT: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Cap n' Ella
Date: 12 May 07 - 01:59 PM

So sad to hear that Pete has left us, it's a terrible loss to everyone who knew him, but anyone that did will remember him with great affection and with a smile on their face...... He just did that to people.

Tony & lesley

Subject: RE: OBIT: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Fiona & Duncan
Date: 12 May 07 - 03:44 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. First met Pete as landlord of The Vic when we started to have a regular drink there 25 years ago. He was a lovely man even then. He will be sorely missed by many, many people.

God Bless!

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Terry (the singing sheep)
Date: 12 May 07 - 04:36 PM

Dear Val
I am so sorry to hear the sad news. Pete and I went back a long way and I have happy memories of our times at Farningham and with Hartley. Phil & Kay also wish to add their condolences. I will try and contact old friends. Pete was a great guy and I raise a glass in his memory.
Rest in peace old friend.
Terry

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 12 May 07 - 06:48 PM

Dear Val

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are stunned by this sad news.

The world has less music and less humour, and is a poorer place without him.

All our love is with you now and in the future
Don & Winnie T.

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Paul in Canada
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:41 PM

A very sad day indeed. I had thought he was going to pull through this one and bless us with his music and his soul for many more years to come. It is obvious of what kind of impact he had on us all by reading the posts on this site. I cannot find the words to explain the connection I had to my uncle Pete but his music provided much comfort to me in my early years when we emmigrated to Canada and was the very reason that I have and continue to fumble away at the guitar. I am going to list some of the memories that come to mind.

Broadstairs Festival when I was 5 (getting lost at the ice cream shop)
Pete never believing in having a tax sticker
Walking up to the front of the Coach House to ask him to play Fie man Fie
Bringing him beer to the stage at the Coach House
The giant crocodile
Pete living with us and then moving in next door on Crayford Road
Guy Fawks night at his place - don't remember where it was but was a second floor apartment - I think Terry lived with him for awhile and had a set of false boobies
Morning walks with Gypsy and Rastus
The stereo he hand built for my Dad
The Gibson guitar he had stolen
Hanging out with him and Grandad and Pete leaving me standing on the curb completely forgetting to drive me home
The night before we left for Canada and him playing all night long
The Hartley Morris Horse - I still have Dad's rosettes
His first visit to Canada and my pub
The pig roast at the farm for the football team and Pete playing
My visit for Pete and Vals wedding with Big T. (Big T will be sad)
Algonquin with Val and Pete - Pete tipping both him and Val after about two hours in - the rescue and the "no problem let's keep going"
Dad dying and Pete and Blossom playing to celebrate Dad's life.

There are many more memories and because he has given us the gift of his music he will never really be gone.

Love and Best wishes to all of you that share this sad day.

Paul

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: doncatterall
Date: 12 May 07 - 07:55 PM

Just drinking a toast to Pete - a lovely bloke & great character - they broke the mould after him!!
The angels had better watch out!
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Val, Tamsin & Charlotte.
with our love Don, Linda, Ben & Alex

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Sarah Kings Arms
Date: 12 May 07 - 09:23 PM

Val i am so so sorry for your loss. I wish i knew what to say!!!!
My thoughts are with you and Petes Family. Everyone one at the pub is thinking of you.

I know i have not known Pete as long as many of you, but what a great loss. He was always such a happy go lucky fellow and so cheerful. A really lovely man.

I will be the first one to hug you when you come back to the pub. If you need anything and i can help i will.

with all my love Sarah

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: breezy
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:53 AM

Since those days at the Railway in dartford and before that when the Crayfolk came to catford Rising Sun I've always thought and remembered of Pete singing the 'irish Rover' and my version uses his influences.

with talent he got more out of a song and thus became an entertiner with his natural wit and charm.

he was a sincere and decent fella

though i only met him again at dave Bryants wake at the Tudor he hadnt changed, he was and always had been a lovely character

he also got a small club in Eltham out of the shit when I ran it for 5 weeks to help get the chap who had ran his money back, which we did, than closed down.

thanks pete

What a great guy he was and will be always remembered as

What a   singer too

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Kim Headley, Broadstairs Folk Week
Date: 13 May 07 - 06:00 AM

I know that everyone involved with the Festival will join me in sending condolences to all Pete's family and many friends. My fondest memories are of the wonderful phone calls when we tried to organise Slattery's gigs for the programme, and I know that Pete's music and humour will have touched hundreds of others over his many years at the Festival. We shall all miss him

Kim

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,charlotte (petes daughter)
Date: 13 May 07 - 06:40 AM

Dear all it is so lovely to keep receiving all your good wishes and is some comfort to know that he is so well thought of, dad always said that his grandad and dad died at the age of 66 and that he would go the same time but after his birthday in january i told him that he was talking aload of old rubbish, my dad was rarely wrong but just wish he could have been on this occasion. I am going to miss him sooo much and think i will probably prevent any water shortage this year with the amount of tears i am crying. i look forward to meeting up with you all when we celebrate dads life and just in case he can read this where he is I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DAD AND NEED YOU. THE KIDS ARE GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH PLEASE WATCH OVER US AND SHOW ME YOU ARE THERE LIKE GRANDAD HAS BEEN DOING FOR THE LAST FEW WEEKS (THROUGH THE ELECTRICS IN MY HOUSE AND THE WHITE FEATHERS THAT BOTH TAM AND I HAVE HAD.)YOURS FOREVER CHARLIE ANN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Essex Girl
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:11 AM

Val, I am so so sorry, Wendy has just rung me with the news. Why do the good ones go? Still he'll be in good company. Will be here with lots of hugs like you gave me. We'll see him out in style!! Lots of love
Linda

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Hawker(Lucy without a cookie)
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:59 AM

I dont know Pete, But Have followed this thread and sent my prayers and good wishes along with everyone else. From what has been said already it seems that his death is a sad loss not just to his family but to the folk community as a whole. I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you out there, a great father, husband and friend to many has touched a stranger out here in the ether, and I am grieving with you all.
Much Love,
Lucy Burrow, Cornwall.

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: sapper82
Date: 13 May 07 - 10:09 AM

Another one of those people I never met but wish I had. My sympathy to all his family and friends.
Bob

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Pip - mad blonde bird from Hoo
Date: 13 May 07 - 10:17 AM

Hi Val, Tams,Charlotte and all that love Pete,

I am so gutted that Pete is gone, and really feel for you all at this sad time. Why do the best go first?

Hope to join the celebration of his life, he was a great character and was definately one of a kind!!! He never could remember my name, always called me Nicola, which will always make me chuckle!

Take care and let me know if I can be of any help at all. God Bless Pete.

Pip xxxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Anita (kings Arms)
Date: 13 May 07 - 04:09 PM

Dear Val
I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss,
Pete was a wonderful man, who's sense of humour I loved.
I can't wait to see you again the place isn't the same without you.
Be strong & take care, everyone at work sends their well wishes.

much love
Anita & family
xxx

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 May 07 - 05:02 PM

Hi Val and everyone. So sorry to hear the news. I haven't been checking emails and mudcat since Wednesday. Trevor and I send condolences, Pete was a great characterand will be much missed.

Lots of love xxxxxxx

Sue

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Pat & Tony Davies in South Australia
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:24 PM

Just got the news - sad - happy memories from the days of Hartley Morris and the Crayfolk in Bull at Farningham. Still play the LP

Sorry don't know the family and other posters but Pete obviously hadn't changed a bit for the times we knew him. Condolences from us in Oz.

Thanks to Terry for passing the message

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Tracey (nee Healsip, nee Davies) Aria
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:29 PM

Hi Everyone

Condolances from Australia. Our thoughts are with Pete's family and friends.

Spent a lot of time in Crayfold as a youngster listening to Pete and apparently drinking the Hartley Morris Men's beers whilst they went to the loo.. Love the Crayfolk album and always will especially listening to my dads (Tony Davies and Terry Healsip) trying to sing along in tune..

Pat and Tony Davies also send their condolances..

Much Love
Tracey xx

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Henry And Rosie Piper
Date: 13 May 07 - 07:56 PM

So sad to hear the news, I Knew Pete from way back , Dartford F.C Catford Rising sun , Farningham F.C And also Hartley and Wadard morris. A lovely Man and a fine singer. He first told me of Sidmout folk
Festival. and started my love affair with Devon where I now live
Rosie and I send our condolences to all his family We will not forget him.

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Linda and Robin
Date: 14 May 07 - 03:06 AM

Our deepest concolences on the passing of a great person. I'm sure we all look forward to seeing him again on the other side when we get there.
He is the last man I've heard to sing Cigareets and whusky all the way through.

Love from Linda and Robin and the Woodchurch Morris

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: GUEST,Gill & Mike (Bishop Gundulfs)
Date: 14 May 07 - 03:36 AM

Oh Val, we are so saddened by the news. Our hearts go out to you and your family. You and Pete were one of the happiest couples we have ever met and always so much fun! I know the old bugger will be stirring it up whereever he is now. Whose going to tell me I have a 'Great Arse' now? Loads of Love Gill & Mikex

Subject: RE: Obit: Slats ('Streaky' Pete Hicks) meningitis
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 14 May 07 - 03:45 AM

Mike, I didn't know you had a great arse!