Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Jun 14 - 02:51 AM

I remember she is featured in a large photo on the bqck of one of his albums. Which one?

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 10 Jun 14 - 11:04 AM

May she lie in the arms of the Great Mother, see the loving smile of the All Father ; and may these Great Ones comfort Tom, his family, his loved ones, and all who love him, his music, and Midge.

Erica and Bryn

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,Tinker from Chicago
Date: 09 Jun 14 - 09:26 PM

God bless and comfort you, Tom.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: banjoman
Date: 09 Jun 14 - 09:56 AM

What can we say other than to express our condolences and thank God for her life which was so full of love and understanding.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Charley Noble
Date: 08 Jun 14 - 10:19 PM

There are no words for such a loss.

But we still offer condolences.

Charlie Ipcar

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,Lanfranc sans cookie
Date: 08 Jun 14 - 04:13 AM

Sad news indeed. A lady who can inspire love songs as great as Tom's is a great loss to the world and most of all to Tom and their daughters.

Alan

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,ploppo
Date: 07 Jun 14 - 06:18 PM

I sang "My lady's a wild flying dove" for them last night
RIP sweet lady

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: JennieG
Date: 07 Jun 14 - 05:54 PM

Sorry to hear this. Tom's love for Midge shone through so much of his work.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,A friend
Date: 07 Jun 14 - 04:39 PM

http://easthamptonstar.com/Obituaries/2014605/Midge-Paxton-69

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Irene M
Date: 07 Jun 14 - 02:19 PM

Oh what a shame. I had no idea she had the health problem.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: topical tom
Date: 06 Jun 14 - 05:30 PM

It is so clear in Tom's songs about Midge that their love was profound and constant.All my prayers go to Tom and his family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 06 Jun 14 - 11:37 AM

Thanks for posting the obituary - she lead an interesting life. My condolences to friends and family.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Jun 14 - 08:36 AM

http://easthamptonstar.com/Obituaries/2014605/Midge-Paxton-69

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Bugsy
Date: 05 Jun 14 - 11:34 PM

I only met the lady once. When they were in Perth and I hosted a Barbeque for them.
She was a lovely lady and I am very sorry to hear of her passing. My condolences to Tom and her children.

Bugsy

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 Jun 14 - 10:00 PM

This is sad news. My condolences to Tom, other family members, and their friends.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 06:54 PM

Mudcat Mojo to Tom and family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 05:44 PM

Sad to hear of this: his love for his family as a whole was very evident in his songs. I remember one year he was booked for Celtic Connections in Glasgow but could not come as Midge was unwell: we sang "Last Thing on my Mind" for them both.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 05:25 PM

Tom, Carol and I are so sorry to hear of this.---Art Thieme

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Rog Peek
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 05:19 PM

I am so, so sorry to hear this, sincere condolences to the Paxton family and especially to Tom and his daughters.

Rog

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: pattyjack
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 04:52 PM

When one listens to Tom Paxton sing his songs one easily picks up the passion he has for his music. It is apparent in his protest songs; it is even more apparent in his love songs.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Elmore
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 02:22 PM

Sincere condolences to Tom and their family.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: GUEST,Anne Neilson
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 12:35 PM

I've seen Tom perform over many years (in Glasgow, Scotland) and bought his recordings over that same period.
There are many of his political songs that move me; many of his humorous songs that brought a big smile -- as well as an appreciation of his skill with words, rhyme and rhythm; and always there were the love songs! As a Scot, my standard for love songs has to be Robert Burns, but Tom is a real contender….
Burns was working with known traditional tunes, to which he added poignant and heartfelt lyrics: the result was masterpieces like 'My Love is like a Red, Red Rose' and 'Ae Fond Kiss' etc.
But Tom had to provide both the music and the lyrics, so it was always evident that Midge was a very wonderful person!

So sorry to hear the news that this very special partnership has ended.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: Jason Xion Wang
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 11:28 AM

Was just listening to "I Give You the Morning" a few hours earlier. Really sorry to hear that Midge passed away.

Subject: RE: Obit: Midge Paxton (June 2014)
From: frogprince
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 10:56 AM

So sorry to hear this. Tom has made it plain that the wonderful quality of his love songs has in great part come from trying to express his love for Midge adequately.

Subject: RE: BS: Midge Paxton
From: Phil Cooper
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 08:53 AM

I had heard that as well. Sorry to hear it.

Subject: RE: BS: Midge Paxton
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 08:38 AM

Aw, shit! Send him my condolences as well, please -- and those of the entire cast at the Cafe.

Subject: BS: Midge Paxton
From: kendall
Date: 04 Jun 14 - 07:44 AM

I've been told that Midge Paxton died. I sent him an email rather than calling him, because he will be swamped with calls.
Life sucks, especially when it ends.

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Kendall, I moved this up and changed the title. Hope that's OK. -JC