OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P

Subject: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,wes.w
Date: 28 Sep 01 - 05:05 PM

Sad news that Simon Knight, box player, well known and much respected through England and Ireland for his very fine playing for the sets, and dances, died Thurday morning. Funeral will be held at St. Cuthberts, Wells, Somerset on Friday 5th October at 12.15. All friends welcome.
Our thoughts and love to Carol, Dom, Maddy, Val, Andrew, and Patrick,
....Wes, Vanessa, and family.

Subject: RE: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 28 Sep 01 - 05:14 PM

I knew Simon as an occasional visitor to Bangor, N Wales - mostly for the Festival and yes he was a fine box player - quite a talented family from what I remember.

I am very sorry to hear this news and my sympathy goes out to the family.

Jon

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: Mr Red
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 04:43 AM

my first meeting with Simon was after leaving Wells TIC without local folk info. Simon was busking and we chatted - I got all the info I could handle. Wonderful melodeon playing, wasted on the general public.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 04:52 AM

I new Simon was very ill. Terribly upset to hear of his demise. He will be missed everywhere including Ballyvaughan in February and of course Bangor.

Sympathies to the entire family.

George Henderson Nenagh Singers Circle

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 04:55 AM

Wes,

A small point. I assume it was yesterday 28th September.

George Henderson

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: cyder_drinker
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 04:31 PM

I remember Simon from the Porter Butt session in Bath. Learned loads of tunes from him, and really admired his playing. Especially remember the superb concert he did with Brian Owens in Clifton Cathedral back in 1999. A true musician and gentleman who will be missed.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: Auxiris
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 04:38 PM

In tears as I read this thread. . . Godspeed, Simon; you'll be sadly missed.

Aux

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,wes.w
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 07:00 PM

George,
About 11 a.m Thursday 27th.
A wake will be held at the Hunters Lodge, Priddy but no more details as yet. Please pass the news on to all Si's friends over the water that you know of.
I will pass on all messages here to Si's family.
Thanks ..wes

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 29 Sep 01 - 08:11 PM

Wes

Sorry I misread your original posting.

I will advise as many people as pssible over here and I will endeavour to be in Wells nwxt Friday. This is of course dependant on flights or boats etc but I rally want to get there,

Never got to the Hunters but had hopedto nmake it sometime. Never thought it would be without the presence of Si.

Oh for the things we should have done.

I got na e-mail from Andrew and I have responded.

Regards George

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,George Henderson
Date: 30 Sep 01 - 05:06 AM

Let me know what is happening about the wake asap as I intend coming over for the funeral. If the wake is day before/day after i will try to take it in as well.

[e-mail]

George

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 01 Oct 01 - 04:59 AM

I'd only just met Simon at a session in Bristol and again in Sidmouth.

It's a great shame.

All my best to his family.

Ella

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: cyder_drinker
Date: 01 Oct 01 - 06:44 PM

Any details on the wake yet?

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: Skipjack K8
Date: 02 Oct 01 - 09:07 AM

I moved to Wells in 1986, a non-musician in those days. I often saw Simon playing in Penniless Porch. Hear hear to his playing being wasted on the public.

He played at the birthday party of a colleague, and I recall him now, sitting outside the tiny cottage on Mendip, mid winter, playing to and for himself, as the guests huddled inside. He played a lot of dances roundabout, and sometimes came to the Hunters, but I think us apprentice accordionists scared him off!

My colleague told me Simon was a big cheese in Fleet Street backaways, but chucked it in to play the music he loved.

Great guy.

Skipjack

ps Hoping the wake is Tuesday 10th, as it's the only night I can make it from Yorkshire.

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From:
Date: 04 Oct 01 - 09:01 PM

A chairde, I'm just back from Ireland and found the sad news tonight about Simon. Like you all, I'm devastated that we've all lost such a beautiful gift to humanity, let alone music, and his lovely family. Deep and fondest regards to all the family, and friends. Simon, thank you for everything. May you rest in peace. My love and peace to all,

Brianxxx

Subject: RE: OBIT: Simon Knight R.I.P
From: GUEST,Astorsen
Date: 05 Oct 01 - 07:21 AM

Another gentleman going. I met him a few times and always regarded him a beautiful person. Say hello the Pete Wragg, Simon.

Adieu,

JL