Obit: Mary Asquith - 11 November 2009

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith - November 2009
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 01:54 PM

Although I didn't know her as a person I do remember her occasional visits to barnsley Folkclub in years gone by. Fabulous voice.

When I get up there I'm sure I'll be greeted by an amazing Folk Club In The Clouds. So many good voices gone over the last few years.

Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith - November 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 11:12 AM

Mary didn't actually pass away until this morning.

A formal obituary will follow in due course.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith - November 2009
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 10:59 AM

I cannot promise, obviously (living as I do in Northamptonshire) but, should I learn of any funeral arrangements, be sure I will post them here.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith - November 2009
From: GUEST,steve heap mrs casey music
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 10:48 AM

i have thousands .cds i get dozens every week .for twenty years first the lp then the re release cd mum1204 has sat on top of the pile and i play it at least once a week closing time,in dreamland, stange company all played over and over. memories of bury folk club the manchester sports guild and more. what a sad day what a great loss what a voice what a writer. can i be at her funeral? some one tell me when .where there must be her songs. lots of love always yuor closing time has finnaly come. steve.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: Vin2
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 10:20 AM

Here's a utube link to Mary's lovely 'Closing Time' + some nice photos.

Enjoy - she will always be with us in her music - now part of the keep the memories going folks.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zarvsQK740

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: GUEST,Kath Reade
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 09:42 AM

Mary and I were blues / folk buddies in the 1970s. I really admired her singing. She once suggested we get a duo together but sadly I couldn't do it at the time. My husband Paul used to book her regularly at the folk clubs he ran - The Railway at Sale and The Wheatsheaf at Hollinwood. People used to come specially to hear her.
I am glad we have her record. So sorry to hear this news, and would be grateful if we could get info about when her funeral will be.
Blessings to Mary x

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: GUEST,saffron summerfield
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 09:28 AM

This is terrible news.
I just can't believe it.
She was an amazing singer songwriter and I am so proud that she recorded her only album on my label. I knew Mary had been ill on and off for the past five years or so.
I had kept in touch through her partner Fran. Mary often laughingly told me she wanted to be a recluse, but those buggers out there wouldn't let her.

You will be sadly missed, but your voice will be there for those of us who loved you.
RIP kid.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: Vin2
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 09:24 AM

My god that's sad news. Not seen Mary perform for many years but have very fond memories from way back as Derek Schofield and Raggytash have said. Manchester's Black Lion club with Pete Farrow, the Unicorn and Ring 'o' Bells in Middleton spring to mind. Mary had a fantastic bluesy voice and have a tape of her in my collection which i too must transfer to cd at some point. One of the legends of the Manchester folk scene. Sleep in peace Mary!

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 06:42 AM

Another fine talent lost in this horrible year. Rest in Peace Mary. Condolences to her family. Burl.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: cptsnapper
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 06:09 AM

I Believe that Mary's CD is still available from Mother Earth Music.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: Raggytash
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 05:51 AM

Mary was one of the finest singers to grace the Manchester folk scene of the 70's. The voice was like gravel but absolutely brilliant, it's only recently I've transported her album from vinyl to CD. Sleep well Mary you gave pleasure to many many people with your singing

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: GUEST,John J
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 05:32 AM

This is a shock, I had no idea she was ill.

My sincere condolences to her family and those close to her.

JJ

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: Brian Peters
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 05:14 AM

This is a great shame. Mary in her magnificent prime was a real force of nature, and later I found her to be a very nice person as well.

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: GUEST,Derek Schofield
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 04:50 AM

very sad news. The memories of Mary take me back to Manchester folk clubs in the early 70s, especially those run by Harry Boardman. Mary was a great contributor to the eclectic mix of music at the time.
Derek Schofield

Subject: RE: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: cptsnapper
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 04:41 AM

That is so sad: Mary was a tremendous talent who deserved much wider recognition. RIP.

Subject: Obit: Mary Asquith
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 11 Nov 09 - 04:02 AM

Last evening (10th) I had a phone call fron Leigh Stirling, my bezzie mate.

Mary was in Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport - cancer.


She died on November 11. Sleep in Peace, Mary, with our Love. You were one of the best - Memory Eternal.

Erica and Bryn