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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,bryony Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:46 AM ... I didn't know Colin's surname and when I saw the thread, I hoped it wasn't someone I knew...but it is and it's making me cry. As Gillie said above he was always very reassuring and supportive of the Witches when we first started doing the festivals. It was a comfort to see him when you first arrived. I had a good chat with him outside the Met this Whitby & as usual he passed on a cheery 'hello' to everyone else. How very sad. He was a gentle giant. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Mr Red Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:58 AM Sadly missed |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Pistachio Date: 03 Sep 07 - 08:00 AM I'm so glad Linda and I had tea with Colin in Whitby 'Met' last Friday. At Hull 'Sea Fever' festival yesterday our friend wisely saved the sad news until we'd sung our final set... but in the survivors session we wished him God speed and dedicated 'Sweet Minerva' to him. I've only known him for 5 years, from Warwick, Saddleworth and Whitby and will have to post my photo of him rescuing Linda from 'Paddleworth' this July. His huge presence, his all encompassing hugs and his smiling eyes, twinkling, dancing and comforting, will be what I miss. I will remember singing into the early morning outside the Arts Centre at Warwick '06. There is a void now. Rest easy Colin. You worked so hard for the pleasure of us all. Thank you. Hazel. x.x. and Linda Kelly x.x. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Essex Girl Date: 03 Sep 07 - 08:02 AM What a shock! Just logged in after returning from the States to see this. Although I hadn't seen him for a while, I will never forget his laugh and good humour.Another great character missing from our lives, he will be missed by us all. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Noreen Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:12 AM Some nice pics and happy memories: Scotland 2003 |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Jerry and Anne O'Reilly Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:39 AM We are devastated by this news. We never knew what his surname was, he was just Colin. When Anne came to Whitby for the first time in 2003 we were at the Met and after the Irish Hoolie were finding it hard to get a taxi. Colin just said "come on jump in to the car" and dropped us back to our digs. In June 2004 we were in Skibbereen at the Skibbereen Singers Club when Jerry was standing at the bar, a pair of giant arms came round him from behind and a voice said "guess who Jerry". Colin of course! What an absolutely brilliant man. This coming on top of Tom Munnelly's death is very hard to take. It seems that its always the good ones. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: vectis Date: 03 Sep 07 - 10:49 AM Such a lovely guy. He will be sadly missed by the many, many friends he has made throughout the country. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: kitchen piper Date: 03 Sep 07 - 11:20 AM I just heard .... all I can think to say is :'O Festivals won't be the same without our Col! |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Ebbie Date: 03 Sep 07 - 11:58 AM I keep thinking of treaties1. Where are you, Teresa? |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Firecat at a friend's Date: 03 Sep 07 - 12:00 PM Can't believe it. He was like an extra dad to me. I adored him. Bye Col Col. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,tf2 richard Date: 03 Sep 07 - 12:13 PM to a good friend and member of the taskforce family you will be missed save me a seat at the festival you have gone to one day i be thier,and the beer will flow again |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Ms Lemon Date: 03 Sep 07 - 12:56 PM Dear dear Colin, this was such a terrible shock. Just can't believe it. I have a lovely photo I took of him outside my trailer at Chippenham this year in his new hat. We walked arm in arm to find my trailer pitch at Warwick. Can't believe I'll never see him again. I shall miss him very much. He and I used to dance together, laugh together and shuv my trailer together. I'm so sorry. As soon as anyone knows anything about his funeral I want to know. Sal 8'( |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: janthenan Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:04 PM Only heard the sad news about Colin yesterday. Missed him at Shrewsbury festivals won't be the same without him and his fantastic hugs. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: mollypop Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:12 PM I didnt know Colin but my family knew Colin, I'm so saddened to hear that such a warm friendly and loving man will know longer be around. so many people are missing him now. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Alaska Mike Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:30 PM I first met Colin at the Getaway in 2003 and we immediately became life long friends. In the fall of 2004, Col, the perennial bachelor, told me that he had found his true love and was planning to be married sometime the next spring or summer. He asked when I would be coming to England, for he wanted me to sing at his wedding. I was absolutely thrilled. I wrote a special love song for Colin and his bride entitled "Falling In Love". Unfortunately, our trip to England was going to be too late in the summer for us to participate in the wedding. I telephoned Col in April to let him know that I was including a dedication to them both on my new CD which was nearly finished. He laughed that big booming laugh of his and said, "Christ, mate, don't do that. I just broke up with her." The last time I saw him was when I sang at the Four Fools Folk Club in August 2005. We shared a couple pints and a couple hugs. I miss my friend. Mike |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Old Bones Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:41 PM Got a text on my way back from Hull yesterday. The news is very hard to take and I'll miss Colin more than I can say. God bless you my friend. John O |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Karen, Pol and May Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:43 PM What else can I say, that has not been said already, what a wonderful warmhearted and truly loved man. A gentle giant indeed, he will live on in the songs that he loved so well. Have a pint for us wherever you are, my dear man. A special message from Pol: " I will blow something up for him, and this time he can watch rather than steward!" A fond farewell from Pol's mum as well, he was always so good with her. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: the lemonade lady Date: 03 Sep 07 - 01:53 PM Here's that pic... Ya Nooah ( in that accent we all know and love and will miss) Sal |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Kate Longmate Date: 03 Sep 07 - 02:00 PM This is such sad news. I had the immense pleasure of working with Colin on the 'final get together' concert at the Met in Whitby Folk Week this year and on many events in years past. I was looking forward to seeing him again at Musicport in October. A true gem of a man and a joy to be around and work with. My thoughts and best wishes go to his family and friends. K xx |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Mrs Scarecrow Date: 03 Sep 07 - 02:25 PM Only just heard , hard to take it in . He will be missed by so many best wishes to his Mother at this sad time Ann and Dave Reader |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Peter K Date: 03 Sep 07 - 02:31 PM The take down at the Wail was rather slow - I just couldn't find the energy. Colin was such a larger than life character, he will leave a big hole. It is going to take quite some time to sink in truly. I was sat in a Tig's tent talking of life and death with both Tig and Colin just a few weeks ago. As he said, it's what you do with your life that matters, and he did a lot with his. Spreading good will and laughter as he went. He not only knew how to listen, but he always had the time. He was always very encouraging with the ability to make you feel special. Colin - you will be sorely missed by all who knew you. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: redsnapper Date: 03 Sep 07 - 02:50 PM I never met Colin myself so far as I know but he was well known and always supportive to friends of mine. He will be sadly missed. R.I.P. Colin and condolences to his family RS |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Verna Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:13 PM I know he was not into church every Sunday but I thought you would all like to know that everyone in the Coomhola Valley regarded him as one of their own and, to that end and in order to pay their respects from afar there will be a special short funeral mass prayer said for Colin in Coomhola church this Sunday. Verna |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,guest - Sue Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:17 PM What can I add, heard the news at the Black Bull Bender, just got home and told the kids, they can't believe it either. We'll miss you Col, but glad we had the chance to know you - thanks for all the hugs. Sue, Tom & Annie xxxx |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Geoff the Duck Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:21 PM Ebbie - Theresa was with the Shellbacks in Hull when the news came through. She posted as a guest in the earlier part of the thread from someone else's computer where she is with friends. Quack! Geoff. p.s. I don't actually know what Colin's religious or other beliefs were, but I keep picturing a scene at the Pearly Gates where Saint Peter suddenly gets a tap on the shoulder and turns around to be told he can have a break as the relief door steward has arrived. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: bfdk Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:39 PM I only ever met Colin once, at Banbury last year. He came across as a big, booming, jolly fellow, always on his way somewhere else to attend to his various duties :-) 58 is way too young to go! Bente |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Russ Franklin Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:42 PM I must say that this has come as a shock to me. I found out today via a call from Ron Jackson. He was a good folk friend, a lovely friendly and honest man. I will miss his happy smiling face at Warwick and I know the festival comittee will miss him to, as everyone else who knew him will. It seems the best always leave early. My sincere condolences to all his family and close friends. Russ Franklin. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Abuwood Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:42 PM Colin was one of the first to join us in church in Saddleworth, Steve was preaching the sermon and Vital Spark could not get there because of the floods so Col was there for the early morning service to give support in the base line. Ali |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: treaties1 Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:46 PM All your beautiful postings are going to be printed off in the morning as I am going to Darwen with Eilleen and Maurice to visit Colin's mum. I spke to her this evening and she has no idea of the regard in which Colin was held and is thinking of a quiet crwemation service as soon as possible. Arrangements can't yet be made as the post mortem is only scheduled for tomorrow Tuesday, after which a death certificate will let the undertaker organise a slot at the crematorium. I will post details as soon as possible and will then ask you to let me know if you will be able to attend. Theresa T |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Linda Kelly Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:51 PM A mighty man with a mighty heart, mighty in the most positive sense of the word. A man who had not just become a festival institution but who had an entire ritual designed around him (for female participants only-drive to festival, park car, put up tent, fetch ticket -FIND COLIN FOR HUGS.) A man everyone seems to have known forever and loved always. He'll be in heaven now -Shorts, Shellback T Shirt and walkie talkie organizing a celestial throng of angelic stewards. We will miss you Col, but we won't forget you love and hugs Linda x |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Bekka Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:54 PM All i can say is that he was a man that will be missed by many. He gave the cuddliest bear hugs around! And the SNORING will never be forgotten! im sure a few vibrations were felt by many of you! This is the last time I saw him, just after i finished the Garlands at Whitby Folk Week just a week and a bit ago - Colin at Whitby (I hope this link works) Not much else to say as it has all been said, he will be missed greatly. What a guy! Bekka x X x [link made- volunteer who has met Colin] |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Bekka Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:55 PM maybe the link above will have to be a copy and paste. Sorry about that. x X x |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: sapper82 Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:57 PM Is this better? |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Flatnote Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:09 PM And Bedworth will misss him too. He always arrived a day early to sort out the mess I have made of the stewards rota - it always worked from then on. The snores reverberated round our house. He was a lovely big bear of man with time for everyone. His laugh carried us all through. M&M |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: kab Date: 03 Sep 07 - 04:27 PM Well what can anyone say? I don't think any folk festival will ever be quite the same again. Since we first met Colin more years ago than I can remember he has been a firm and constant friend,and an extra Uncle to our children always following their academic progress with great interest. Like all who knew him we are in shock. We were at Fylde when we heard and there were many subdued looking folks about with eyes full of disbelief and tears. A truly great guy,a fantastic roving ammbassador for english folk music and our community who promote support and propogate it. Colin's passing leaves an unfillable void. Colin's Mother probably has no notion of the scale and intensity of people's regard for him and we must avoid overwhelming her and the family. Our hearts go out to his Mum,family and closest friends. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Tig Date: 03 Sep 07 - 05:17 PM Col's mum is still waiting to hear which day she can hold the funeral. As far as she knows it's going to be Thursday or Friday (all being well) and she thinks it's at Skipton Crem. One thing she has decided is that it's family flowers only and that donations are to be in aid of the RNLI. She's keeping her chin up and going day by day. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,guest Date: 03 Sep 07 - 05:25 PM I bumped into Colin just as I was leaving Whitby, saturday lunchtime by the Yacht Club, and he said what a wonderful week he had had and what lovely people we got to spend our time with. He then listed SO many festivals that he had attended this year that I was quite shocked. I had to say "how do you do it?" He just beamed, and said "see you at Fylde". We are missing a great-hearted fellow, he was obviously 'in heaven' all the time he spent on the folk scene. On you go, Colin, and we'll follow. In the meantime, I'll miss your amazing smile and big hugs. Maggie |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Ken & Marion Hall (Whitby) Date: 03 Sep 07 - 05:28 PM We knew Col for a lot of festivals where i've MCed or we've stewarded and he finally made our Whitby week barbecue this year ('cos it was my 60th party as well). Got the news from Alan Cox (Fylde) yesterday when we were at the Black Bull bender. We sang a farewell to you. Totally stunned. You were a good man Col - the best & we shared a lot of happy pre and post festival times together. You went too soon and its hard to take in. We'll miss you so much mate. Nothing more to say. Rest easy Ken & Marion |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST Date: 03 Sep 07 - 05:36 PM I think it's a lovely idea to bring the messages from Mudcat to his mother. If there is any chance I can be at the funeral I will certainly be there. Thanks, Tig, for the info. Hope everyone is alright. xxx |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Col K Date: 03 Sep 07 - 06:13 PM will always miss you col still carnt believe it save us a seat in the folk festival in the sky our best friend will always be with us. eileen@maurice |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Dame Pattie Smith EPNS Date: 03 Sep 07 - 06:18 PM I found out just today and couldn't believe it, especially as I saw him at Whitby last week. I can't help thinking how he had just one more week to go then. Life MUST be lived to the utmost because we might have just one more week left too! I just know he's keeping in touch with all this and he must be very proud that he is so well loved, even by the people who have never met him. He was a lovely man. See you in the next life Col. XX |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,bavis Date: 03 Sep 07 - 06:34 PM "One thing she has decided is that it's family flowers only and that donations are to be in aid of the RNLI." How do we donate in his name please? Will there be a collective folk collection? sarer |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Sorcha Date: 03 Sep 07 - 06:58 PM Aw Colin lad, ye can't have left us. Typing thru tears here....I shall miss your bright eyes and big hugs. Aw, dammit, Col....dammit dammit dammit...I was trying to get back over to see you... There is NO chance I can be at the service, but please let me know how to donate, do something from the US. I shall PM Tig, but I'm pretty sure she is inundated with PMs right now. Goddammit, you huge bear of a man... Colin, we hardly knew ye. HOW DARE HE LEAVE US SO SOON???? |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Doxy Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:24 PM Colin was a dear friend to Derek & I. One whose hugs, friendship , humour and song will be sadly missed. heard the news at Hull last night. Hissyfit sang one of his favourites 'sweet minerva'. Dear Colin, hope you are truly homeward bound, Our love follows you Jules n Derek |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Peace Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:26 PM This is a heart breaker. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: ranger1 Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:31 PM I saw the title of this thread and hoped it was someone's really bad idea of a prank. I'm still stunned and typing through tears. I remember wedging Colin and Micca and myself into the cab of my Chevy s-10 and driving 22 miles to show them around Wolfe's Neck. Every time Colin laughed, the whole truck vibrated. |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Bat Goddess Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:51 PM I "only" met him at Tinker's when we were on our way to the Getaway in 2005. (And at the Getaway, of course and back at Sinsull's.) I'm just finding this all difficult to believe. He's a month younger than ME, fer-pete's-sake! And so full of life! Condolences and loving thoughts to everyone, family and friends. Linn |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GerryMc Date: 03 Sep 07 - 08:14 PM heard the news tonight in Otley. Didn't know Colin but I believe we may have met Sad news Gerry and Ani Gerry :-) |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Dave Earl Date: 03 Sep 07 - 08:46 PM Tig said :- "As far as she knows it's going to be Thursday or Friday (all being well)" Obviously his mum and the post mortem will have a bearing on this but can those on the inside track please keep us informed. The job will have to whistle for my services as I want to be at the funeral if I possibly can. Dave |
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Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Malcolm Storey Date: 03 Sep 07 - 09:11 PM We were not going to be at Whitby this year until serendipity intervened. Thank goodness it did! On Thursday at the Met we had a really good chat to Colin and he was as always his friendly attentative self. We also had a pint together so, thankfully, all the happy memories are in place. It's always the good guys that go first. Thoughts are with mum and close friends. Malcolm and Judy |
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