OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale

Subject: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: BB
Date: 15 Sep 02 - 06:54 PM

For those of you who used to enjoy Whitchurch Festival in Hampshire, I'm sure you will be sorry to hear that Rip Rippingale, who was the driving force behind the festival, has died, suddenly and unexpectedly. No more details at present.

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: vectis
Date: 15 Sep 02 - 07:06 PM

Oh No.
He was looking a lot better this summer and playing with the Old Trout Band. I knew he had been ill but he felt that he was on the road to recovery.
I am totally gutted by this news.
Mary

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Sep 02 - 06:03 AM

I knew Rip from many years ago when he was still living in Rainham, Essex. I went to several of the Whitchurch Song and Ale events and have bumped into him at various events over the years.

The folk scene has lost another of it's colourful characters - I'm very sorry to hear of his death.

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 16 Sep 02 - 12:34 PM

I'm sorry to hear this. I knew Rip well from the old Whitchurch festival days. Agree with Dave, 'the folk scene has lost another of his colourful characters'. Anyone remember when he sang on TV dressed in his railway guards uniform? My condolences to his family. Burl.

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: BB
Date: 16 Sep 02 - 03:13 PM

For anyone who can and wants to get there, the funeral will be at Basingstoke Crematorium, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, Hants. at 12.45 on Monday 23rd September.

Barbara

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: GUEST,Pat Rippingale
Date: 19 Sep 02 - 10:48 AM

thank you all for the kind words about my dad,i have probably met you all at one time or another(being dragged around the folk festivals as a kid).There is plans to have a memorial service for those who cant make the funeral in thanet somewhere during Broadstairs Folk Week,i will keep people posted on the details

Subject: RE: OBIT: RIP: Rip Rippingale
From: vectis
Date: 23 Sep 02 - 04:43 PM

Sorry. Ican't make the funeral. I have to work.
The idea of a memorial service next Broadstairs is great. Count me in.

Mary