Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Alan Cox Date: 04 Sep 07 - 01:45 PM Working on pre-festival set up at Whitby one job was always fifty chairs (pronounced the Yorkshire way, Cheers)I dont think fifty cheers are enough do you? Colin worked tirelessly for Whitby and many other festivals, as well as 'being there' for all of us. He will be a hard act to follow. Cheers mate, Alan |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Scooby Doo Date: 04 Sep 07 - 01:20 PM I can rember him at Banbury making his bed up in that cul de sac of an entrance we all know wherevit is. He was in the kitchen at Miskin Folk Festival where you always got the hug morning,afternoon or night. I have now realised the man i found in the cottage was Colin and was thrown out the bunk house because of his snoring while i lit the fires at Miskin he slept through it all. Colin you ***tard why? Yasmin. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Big Mick Date: 04 Sep 07 - 12:49 PM Ebbie, you beat me to it. I think that is the best picture ever, and it is how I will choose to remember him. It gets the eyes, the demeanor, the size, and the love of this great fella. We will hear his voice in others. Mick |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,alcestermarje Date: 04 Sep 07 - 12:17 PM I just couldn't take in this sad sad news. Colin was a great man and will be missed very much in the folk world. He was a man you could always rely on to help out when things needed to be done. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to his mum and family, you have lost a wonderful son and folkies have lost a great friend. Rest in peace Col. Marje XX |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Ebbie Date: 04 Sep 07 - 12:17 PM Wow, Gillie- that photo of Col with the Duckling says it all. I'll bet he is now somebody's Guardian Angel. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Schantieman Date: 04 Sep 07 - 11:35 AM Found out last night. Couldn't speak. Great guy. Lots of people have said above everything that I want to say. I'll miss him too. 8,-( Steve |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Gillie Date: 04 Sep 07 - 10:23 AM Some one mentioned Colin behind our bar. so I've hunted this out also one of Col and Duckling Col K behind the bar Col K & Duckling Love to Col's Mum whom I did meet at one time coming back up from Bridgnorth. Memories of us breaking down and Col K saying cup of tea then and producing a gaz stove, two mugs ect form his boor. We will miss you big man. Gillie |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Shantyfreak Date: 04 Sep 07 - 10:16 AM Since hearing the awful news in the Green Bricks at Hull. I have been unable to fully comprehend this tragic news. The big guy who I had grown to admire, respect and truly care for is gone. I have so many memories of Colin. Singing alongside him so often with the Shellbacks, nattering over a glass, walking into a club, a session,a festival and seeing that grin escaping from the beard, watching him as he effortlessly switched his attention from official to folkie to children and getting it just right every time. He was one of the best. He lived life to the full and helped others to do the same. Let us all remember him and try to emulate him. Jim |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,steve otley Date: 04 Sep 07 - 08:21 AM Heard the terrible news at the weekend, our best thoughts go to Colins family, he'll be greatly missed! |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Wyrd Sister Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:54 AM Only just found this thread. Saw Colin briefly in Whitby cos never got to the Met, and thought to myself 'It's OK, I'll catch him later in the year'... Carpe diem Night night lad x |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST,Guest Lynda Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:50 AM I was so sad to read of Colin's sudden death. We saw him at the Metropole this year and as usual he was his happy, friendly and encouraging self. A real gent. All our sympathies with his Mum, family and friends. He'll be missed. Lynda, Maggie and Helen ( Grace Notes) |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Splott Man Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:46 AM I'd only known Colin a few years, but it's a measure of the impact he made that this should be such a long and heart-felt thread. He was a fixture on the festival scene. I will miss him. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: mouldy Date: 04 Sep 07 - 06:02 AM I am so thankful that on my one and only visit to the Met this year I got to see Col and have a hug. Yet another good'un gone too soon. My heart goes out to his mum. No parent should ever have to go through something like this. Perhaps they needed a Chief Steward for the big festival in the sky, and only the best would do! Andrea |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Titch@Leeds Date: 04 Sep 07 - 05:40 AM If there was ever a reason to sign onto Mudcat, this had to be it. I'll miss you lad. Marie |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: GUEST Date: 04 Sep 07 - 05:05 AM I was just getting to know Colin and I'm very sad to hear that we won't be seeing him again. It was a pleasure to serve him in the Moor and Coast tent and I will really miss him being around. Penny |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: skipy Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:13 AM Cut & paste from RNLI site:- In memory giving :- You can commemorate the life of a loved one by sending a donation to the RNLI in place of funeral flowers. How it works :- If you would like to remember a relative, friend or colleague in this special way simply telephone our Supporter Care Team on 0800 543210 or alternatively e-mail pmiller@rnli.org.uk . Once we have your full details we will ensure that a letter confirming your kind gift is sent to either you or the next of kin. Thank you for remembering the RNLI at this difficult time. Skipy |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Megan L Date: 04 Sep 07 - 04:06 AM So far i haven't got to meet any catters from what everyone has written it would appear i have lost a friend i hadn't met yet. Good folk are a special gift given to a sorry world to make it brighter for a while. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Menolly Date: 04 Sep 07 - 03:26 AM Col was a good friend to me, helped me through a difficult year, took me to Ireland, Verna & Ray's for a memorable New Year. I never heard him snore - but then my husband was said to snore and I heard the complaints when he and Col were in the same room to sleep at a festival. Some kind soul remarked on the harmonies. In July we sat together on the edge of the stage at the Ebenizer Church Hall at Saddleworth facing the singers at the other end of the room for the Songs on Sunday. He would not miss that session even if the Shellbacks were singing elsewhere. I last saw him finally remembering to eat late on in the day at Warwick,having spent all day sorting out problems. It could be a problem to talk to him for very long as people were always coming up for the famous hug, and with the kids - he would run out of arms. Col, go and keep Bill and Nick company. We will all be up to join you sometime. Gillian |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Fliss Date: 04 Sep 07 - 03:25 AM Seeing his photo I realise I have met him at Warwick. Confession I thought it was colonel too! Ive certainly seen his postings on Mudcat. 58... same age as me... scary. RIP Col K fliss |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: MBSLynne Date: 04 Sep 07 - 03:19 AM It's almost certain I can't be at the funeral if it's this week. I would have loved to be there. Sing one from me everyone Love Lynne |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Rapparee Date: 03 Sep 07 - 09:22 PM WHAT!!!??? I was out of town and THIS happens??? My thoughts go out to all of his. I don't think I'll ever leave town again. |
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 |
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 |
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 :-) |
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 |
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. |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: Peace Date: 03 Sep 07 - 07:26 PM This is a heart breaker. |
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 |
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???? |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
Subject: RE: Obit: Colin Kemp (Mudcatter Col K) From: sapper82 Date: 03 Sep 07 - 03:57 PM Is this better? |
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 |
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] |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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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