Obit: Richard Wastling (24 Dec 2008)

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: BB
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 04:27 AM

So sorry. Our thoughts are with Jean and Lisa.

Tom & Barbara

Subject: Obit: Richard Wastling
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 03:55 AM

Over the last couple of days Richard developed pneumonia to add to all his other problems.
He died on the evening of Christmas Eve.
He passed away peacefully with Jean and Lisa at his bedside.

Lisa was planning to marry in June this year, but managed to rearrange the ceremony and tied the knot on Tuesday.
This gave Richard some comfort during his last days.

The whole folk community in and around Hull will miss him more than words can say.

Please, find a moment to raise a glass to Richard over the festive period.

Pete Fletcher

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: ossonflags
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 03:25 AM

So sorry to have heard this. Our deepest sympathy to Jean and all the family.

Mick and Mary McGarry

Subject: RE: Obit: Richard Wastling in Hospital-died 24 Dec 08
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Dec 08 - 02:33 AM

My deepest sympathies to all the family.

Les Worrall

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,johnny the harpmaker
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 10:32 PM

so sorry to hear this.deepest sympathy jean and lisa. john&christine.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Tyke
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 09:23 PM

Very sad new indeed my deepest sympathy to all his family and friends he will be missed.
George Clarke

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,jOhn
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 07:58 PM

Very sorry to hear this, my thoughts are with his family.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 07:44 PM

Sorry to break the news, Richard passed away peacefully this evening, 24th December.
Bill Sowerby

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 07:38 PM

Congratulations Lisa and Lee. We called in to see Richard in the early afternoon. Best wishes to all of you.

Geoff and Flick

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Pistachio
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 06:08 PM

Visited Richard yesterday at 6pm. He retains his sense of humour and timing. His daughter Lisa was there in a long ivory gown, having married Lee Robinson at 1pm in Beverley, with Jean in attendance. (all done at short notice). "Well, here's to you Mrs Robinson".. had already been sung.. and Richard saw the videop/photo clips of the ceremony.
I mentioned the Mudcat thread and he and Jean were delighted to hear of these mesages.
Best wishes
Hazel.xx

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Michael
Date: 24 Dec 08 - 05:30 AM

We had quite a long chat with Richard & Jean during Beverley Festival this year, both being very positive.

Best wishes
Mike & Mary

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Mo the caller
Date: 23 Dec 08 - 07:45 PM

Sad news indeed.
Jim and I came to the White Horse (one or other of us because we weren't both in Beverley at the same time) while we were looking after Jim's Mother around 2,000. The club was a lifeline of friendship for us then. Please pass on our best wishes.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Les from Hull
Date: 23 Dec 08 - 01:17 PM

here's a link to the song Steve mentioned above.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 07:26 PM

It's been great to have Rich involved with several of our projects over the last couple of years. You can listen to him sing 'Lloyd/Lord George' at the Yorkshire Garland website. This was recorded at the club last year (despite the illness).
We are all devastated. Fond regards to Rich, Jean and Lisa from Steve, Gilli, Rich and Oli. We're all thinking of you at this difficult time.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 04:07 PM

Franklyn and January Man - Lovely to hear you sing over the years and when I was last at the Foresters.
You are in my thoughts.
Loads of love and hugs to you Richard, Jean and Lisa.
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: BB
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 03:17 PM

Best wishes from us, too. Our thoughts are with them all.

Tom & Barbara

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: del boy
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 02:38 PM

Sorry to hear this news ..our thought are with you ... Jean & Lisa & family .........Derek & Pat..

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 09:47 AM

What sad news. I'd echo what many on this thread have said so far - Richard's one of the nicest guys on the folk scene. Very best wishes to Richard and Jean in this most difficult of times.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,henryp
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 07:55 AM

Richard and family are in our thoughts.

Henry and Freda Peacock

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Brian Peters
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 07:36 AM

Pete, if you get the chance please pass on my best wishes for one of the nicest guys on the folk scene.
Brian

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Mr Red
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 07:25 AM

Tell him Mr Red sends his regards. I have not been to Beverley for 10 years but given the sartorial clues he will remember the colour.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 07:02 AM

Awful news. Best wishes to Richard.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: ossonflags
Date: 22 Dec 08 - 03:00 AM

Richard Wastling, one of natures gentlemen.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with Richard, Jean and Lisa.

Mick and Mary McGarry

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 07:12 PM

I am heartbroken by this news.the whole family are in my prayers.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Banjo-Flower
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 02:15 PM

Our thoughts are with Richard & family.

Gerry& Jean

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,The Sherburn family
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 01:08 PM

Richard, Jean and Lisa have all been good friends to our family for many years. They have shared our lives in good and bad times and we love them.
On Christmas Day, wherever we are, whoever we are with, let's all raise a glass to this special family.

Love,

Eileen, Goff and family.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: old git
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 12:49 PM

bugger!!!

You're right Jim...he is special....haven't seen much of him for quite a while but still have great memories of good times spent together. Bet he's trying to work out how to get a tune out of the dialasis machine!!!
Eileen and I both have him,Jean and Lisa in our thoughts and hearts at the moment.

geoff t

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: MC Fat
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 12:33 PM

I am really upset by this news Richard is a special person. M

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,Bren and Norrie Spence
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 12:25 PM

Just heartbroken and want to hear Franklyn again. Keep singing for me,Rich,
Love Bren

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Les from Hull
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 08:08 AM

All our very best wishes are with Richard, Jean and Lisa at this difficult time.

Les and Maggie

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Nick
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 07:59 AM

My best thoughts to them both.

nick

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,Gordon Tyrrall
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 07:34 AM

That's very sad - he's a lovely bloke, and even though I dont see him that often,he's always a good friend.The last time we met was at the Beverley folk club in the summer.He told me how bad his health was - but still seemed surprisingly cheerful.I hope he can be serene through his illness.

    Gordon

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: the button
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 07:13 AM

My thoughts are with Richard & family.

Thanks for letting us know, Pete.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 05:28 AM

Love and best wishes to Richard and family
harriWatts band

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: oombanjo
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 05:26 AM

Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and Jean; he is loved and respected by all who come into contact with him. John & Sheelagh. Y.

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,Keith Ferret
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 03:35 AM

Gill and I were very sorry to hear the news.

Best wishes to Jean and the family

Keith

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: r.padgett
Date: 21 Dec 08 - 03:29 AM

Sorry to hear of this sad news indeed

Regards to Jean and all the family

Ray

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: olddude
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 09:28 PM

I don't know him, but I can assure you he is on my prayer list
Dan

In my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: Tyke
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 09:18 PM

I have to say that I think this is sad news indeed I have always found Richard to be one of the nicest people on the Folk Sean. The only good thing is that when we meet again on the road Richard will have organized a bloody good session, of that I have no doubt. All the best to you Richard and your Family.
George Clarke

Subject: RE: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,Gary - The Hut people
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 04:36 PM

Thanks Pete, so sad to hear this news. Please pass on our best wishes to Richard and his Family.
Cheers
Gary and Sam

Subject: Richard Wastling in Hospital
From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher
Date: 20 Dec 08 - 03:42 PM

Those of you who know Richard will remember that he was unwell last year just before Christmas. Earlier this week he was again admitted to hospital with increasingly severe symptoms.
It turns out that cancer has spread from in his kidneys to his liver and lungs. His condition is not operable but they are giving him dialasis.
His life expectancy is now measured in days or weeks - a few months at the outside.
I'm sorry to have to pass this news on but Richard has asked me to let people know. He is staying fairly positive given the circumstances.
He is in Ward 5 at Hull Royal Infirmary at the moment.