Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton (22 Dec 2007)

Subject: Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton
From: GUEST,Pat Ryan
Date: 25 Dec 07 - 05:20 AM

Clive Leyland, A Northern Man
It is with great sadness I have to announce that
after a short illness, Clive passed away on 22nd December 2007.
Clive was well known as a member of the Auld Triangle, resident at Westhoughton folk club. He was also a member of Bandersnatch, a great musician and well respected songwriter. He will be greatly missed.
The funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are known.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Dec 07 - 04:25 PM

Clive also played briefly in Anthony John Clarke's band, and also performed solo.

I haven't got my head round this, yet... he was due to go into hospital in January to see if a lung transplant was a possibility, as he'd been suffering with pumonary fibrosis for some time.

He's left a wonderful legacy. Sleep well, lad.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 25 Dec 07 - 05:17 PM

Bugger.

Lovely bloke and brilliant performer. He will be sorely missed at Swinton on his own and with various bands.

Dave.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton
From: Bernard
Date: 26 Dec 07 - 05:18 PM

Bandersnatch are appearing at Lymm folk club on January 24th... I'm guessing a Clive tribute is likely, especially as I'm in charge until Stewart returns from his holiday the following week.

Clearly we don't want to detract in any way from Bandersnatch's gig, but he was the founder of the band (Ed McGurk's description, not mine).

Please contact me if you intend to be there.

Subject: RE: Obit: Clive Leyland Westhoughton (22 Dec 2007)
From: GUEST,Pat Ryan
Date: 27 Dec 07 - 03:02 AM

The funeral will take place at Rawdon Crematoriam North Leeds on Monday 31st december at 11:00.