2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)

Subject: Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 10:12 AM

I am greatly saddened to announce Nick's passing. He was a good friend who I will miss dearly. He was originally from the same neck of the woods as me and we used to go to the same clubs and concerts until he left the area. He eventually settled in Whitby where we used to meet quite often. More recently his love of music, and of all things Irish, took him to the west of Ireland where he spent most of his time, popping back to England for various festivals and events. Great performer of folk music with a huge repertoire and all round good guy. He will be greatly missed in Lancashire, Yorkshire and County Galway but more so by his loving wife, Christine, and the rest of his family.

Rest in Peace, pal. See you in the big singaround up there but not to soon eh ;-)

Death notice from the funeral directors

Subject: RE: Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 10:29 AM

Awww. Thanks for posting that, Dave. What a wonderful setup, to be able to travel to and from music venues around the UK and Ireland.

An announcement with the image is kind of like seeing a photo of a radio personality for the first time - here at Mudcat we recognize his "fist" - his writing style - but I hadn't visualized what he really looked like.

Please share more if a standard obituary is published.

Raggytash logged on posts and Guest,Raggytash posts.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: r.padgett
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 12:07 PM

That is devastating news ~ I knew Nick with trade mark moustache for many years

Christine will be devastated ~ he was certainly a character of the West Yorkshire scene and latterly Whitby to my knowledge

Condolences to his family and friends

RAY

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 12:37 PM

Christine told me that the type of announcment linked is traditional in Ireland and Nick would have loved it. I will watch out for an obituary.

I lost track of him for a while betweek leaving Eccles and arriving in Whitby so it's good to know he was in West Yorkshire for a while - Thanks Ray.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 04:18 PM

Very sad news. Sincere condolences to Nick’s family and friends. RIP.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: cujimmy
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 04:50 PM

A very good friend to myself over many years, i was very saddened to hear that he had passed away. He was very knowledgeble and passed his enthusiasm for folk music onto many of us here im sure. God Bless and RIP Nick.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: GUEST,Steve Shaw
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 05:33 PM

Nick and I had many a banter online, mostly privately. He was one of the most straightforward, amusing and honest chaps you could ever wish to meet and our common love of music bound us together. He stands alone for me as the only member of Mudcat that I've ever met in person (over a few pints, of course!), along with his lovely wife Christine, and that was a meeting I'll always cherish. If there does happen to be a choir of angels, he'll be up there educatin' 'em!

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 18 Apr 26 - 06:27 PM

Oh no what dreadful news - I haven't seen Nick for several years but Nick & Christine's treasure hunts at the Whitby New Year Folk gatherings were legendary and he was a fine singer as well as being excellent company.

Many condolences to Christine and his family and close friends

RIP

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Apr 26 - 04:27 AM

Many happy memories of raggytash at Whitby Many years ago

RIP Nick

Gerry (Banjoflower)

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: GUEST,gillymor
Date: 19 Apr 26 - 07:03 AM

RIP, Raggy.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 20 Apr 26 - 11:01 AM

I was sorry to read that we had lost another of our regular posters on Mudcat. His comments were always good to read. He also had a good repertoire of songs to share. I send my condolences to all those who know and love him and have added his name to the "In Memoriam thread. As Dave said, "See you in the great singaround in the sky!" RIP Nick.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 06 Jun 26 - 05:55 AM

I have heard from Christine that she has booked the Friendship Rowing Club in Whitby for the evening of Wednesday 26th August for Nicks Memorial event. It is during folk week so a lot of people who knew him will be there anyway. See you there!

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: The Sandman
Date: 07 Jun 26 - 01:45 PM

condolences to his family and friends

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: cujimmy
Date: 27 Aug 26 - 06:58 AM

There was a big turnout for a tribute and sing around held for Nick at the Friendship Rowing Club in Whitby yesterday evening. Lots of people told stories relating to friendships developed over many years and we all sang songs in tribute to Nick. I knew him from Whitby Folk Week over 30 years or so, but others knew him much longer. He is sorely missed by his many friends here at Whitby Folk week.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: GUEST,Joe G
Date: 27 Aug 26 - 12:42 PM

Nice to hear that the tribute went well Jimmy and lots of people attended. I knew Nick from the Whitby Winter Gathering where for many years he and Christine set the treasure hunt. A nice man and good to see his memory being celebrated by many people

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Rapparee
Date: 27 Aug 26 - 06:04 PM

Why are all the good ones taken? There is a wide selection of others.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Jack Campin
Date: 29 Aug 26 - 02:26 AM

Nick went out with a bang in Whitby on Wednesday night.

FB firework video

I was about half a mile away, it shook the whole town.

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 29 Aug 26 - 11:34 AM

Yes, it was a grand night and Christine made a brilliant job of it. Very emotional, moving and joyous at the same time. It was an honour to be part of it and to have known Nick since his days at the Duke of York in Eccles.

I missed the rocket launch but, yes, the effects were heard all over the town. One of Nick's last ideas seeing fruition thanks to Christine :-)

Subject: RE: 2026 Obit: Nick Scaife (Raggytash)
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 29 Aug 26 - 11:43 AM

What a wonderful sendoff!