obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)

Subject: obit Pat Elliott
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 09:35 AM

I'm sad to report the death this morning of the grand singer and all-round fine lady Pat Elliott, of the famous UK North-Eastern family The Elliotts of Birtley. Pat fought hard against a number of illnesses including cancer without ever losing her feisty spirit and sense of humour, but had to succumb eventually.   She will be sadly missed. Burl

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: Folkiedave
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 09:41 AM

Shame

Thanks for that Roy.

Dave

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: Gillie
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 10:14 AM

Sad to hear this. A candle will be lit

Gillie

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: Emma B
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 11:14 AM

A lovely lady, sadly missed, my condolences to the family.

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: nutty
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 03:19 PM

Although not unexpected, the news is still greeted with great sadness. Pat and Pete were two people who's friendship I cherished.
Please let me know as soon as funeral arrangements are settled.



When we meet again, there'll be such singing
When we meet again, we'll set the heavens ringing
We'll raise our voice in harmony and roll the years away
When we meet again some day.


Hazel

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 04:54 PM

Another great folkie now singing in The Cloud Folk Club. A sad loss.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 05:25 PM

A good friend for nearly forty years and one of the kindest ladies that I have ever known. My family and I will miss her greatly - as we still do Pete.
R.I.P.
Dave Sutherland

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: BB
Date: 11 Jan 06 - 05:41 PM

I'm so sad - we shall miss her so much on our trips to the North East. Such a lovely lady.

Barbara

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: RichardP
Date: 12 Jan 06 - 10:39 AM

We only got to know Pat and the rest of the family, relatively recently when we started visiting the North-East regularly and were immediately made incredibly welcome at the club. Our thoughts are with the family and club at this sad time.

Pat and Richard

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott
From: RiGGy
Date: 12 Jan 06 - 08:39 PM

Good bye, Pat. You'll be missed by all who knew you.
One of my fondest Tyneside memories is the New Year's Eve I spent with you and Pete in Killingworth, 71-72. You put at least 20 of us
up quite comfortably on ALL your floorspace after we could no longer stand. Laying there thru the early morning we couldn't stop singing,
flat on our backs. Alec [Alex ? ] McKai in particular. The plumber had to be called at one point to fetch someone's false teeth out of the toilet S drain, as many of us had over indulged. I still can hear you singing "Jean at the Spinning Wheel" and "Twa Corbies" . . . Thank you for them and so many others. Riggy

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 13 Jan 06 - 04:09 PM

Benny Graham sends me the information that Pat's funeral will be on Tuesday, 17 Jan, 2.20pm, at the Sunderland Crematorium, and afterwards at the Buffs Club, Birtley. I can't be be there in person but certainly will be in spirit. I have known Pat, Pete, and the other Elliott's for nigh on 40 years, and better folks you'd never find, anywhere. To be in their company or at their folk club was always a joy. I will never forget that when a singaround was held in the North East to mark my 70th birthday Pat Elliott, already seriously ill and wheelchair bound, came to see me, wished me the best, and sang and joked with everyone like the gallant trouper that she was. Goodbye dear Pat. Rest Well. Elaine and I will always remember you.

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: GUEST,TONY GIBBONS
Date: 22 Jan 06 - 02:04 PM

So sorry to hear the very sad news of Pat's passing. I only met her a couple of times but the experience will stay with me forever. She was typical of the whole Elliott family, whom I admire greatly. My condolences to all. " Keep your hands upon your wages & your eyes upon the scale ". Tony Gibbons - Garva ( Liverpool ).

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: Alio
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 05:20 AM

Only just seen this thread, and feel very sad. I first met Pat and some of her family at the Helmsley Song and Ale weekend a few years ago, and thought they were just wonderful. I loved listening to them sing and tell their stories. She'll be missed by so many people.

Ali

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: Folkiedave
Date: 23 Jan 06 - 08:25 AM

I went to the funeral and I can assure you she had a great send-off.

Dave

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: GUEST,Lauren Elliott
Date: 28 Jan 06 - 03:12 PM

Pat Elliott was my grandmother and it is such a nice feeling to see so many of u cared Thanks Lauren Elliott

Subject: RE: obit Pat Elliott (Jan 2006)
From: GUEST,Laura Elliott
Date: 01 Feb 06 - 05:33 PM

I am Pat Elliott's daughter, this is the first opportunity I have had to read all the messages in full. I want to say thanks to all of you for your messages and to all who were present at the funeral on the 17th. Both myself and my brothers want to pass on our thanks to all who sent cards and letters. Our dear mam Pat was always very special to all of us, and left a huge mark on all of our hearts, but it is fantastic to read about how much she and our Dad Pete touched the lives of others.

Best wishes to you all

Laura