Obit: Tom Dillon (1 August 2007)(UK)

Subject: Obit: Tom Dillon
From: GUEST,Gadaffi
Date: 14 Aug 07 - 09:47 AM

Lawrence Heath reported in Tuesday's Sidmouth newsletter that Tom Dillon passed away on Wednesday 1st August after a yearlong fight against prostate cancer. He worked on the railway before his retirement.

He was a regular on the Guildford folk scene from the 1960s onwards and told me stories of the Star Folk Club run by Mark amnd Margaret Berry. He was a wonderful Irish baritone whose excellent balladry was a joy to listen to. I shall never forget that resonant voice. I sense that his reticence in performing was due to his worry about making a fool in himself upon tripping over the lyrics. He was a regular at The Volunteer at Sidmouth.

Few recordings of him were made to my knowledge, and wonder if anyone else made the effort.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Dillon (1 August 2007)(UK)
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 15 Aug 07 - 08:09 AM

One by one friends I have known via the folk scene pass away. It's inevitable, but saddening none the less. I knew Tom from the many times I sang in Guilford years ago, and always loved his singing. He had a fine voice and knew how to use it to let the song shine through. I haven't seen him in a long time and it hurts to know that I didn't get to say goodbye. But I will remember him, and his singing. Condolences to his family.    Mention of the Berry's club brings back very good memories too. Anybody know how they are nowadays?, Burl.