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Obit: Alan Mayall (27 April 2010)

30 Apr 10 - 01:46 PM (#2897408)
Subject: Obit Alan Mayall
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell

Just heard that Alan has passed away.The Cross Keys and the Waggon will not be the same.So sad for Kath and his family.If anyone knows any details of funereal please let us know.


30 Apr 10 - 01:59 PM (#2897419)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall
From: Pilgrim

Hi Captain Farrell

Alan passed away on Tuesday morning at about 0830. His funeral is at Hollingwood Crematorium at 1330 on Tuesday the 4th of May (Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3LU)

Kind regards

James


30 Apr 10 - 03:15 PM (#2897457)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall
From: GUEST

Thanks for that info James


02 May 10 - 11:46 AM (#2898578)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall (27 April 2010)
From: GUEST

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05 May 10 - 06:33 AM (#2900448)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall (27 April 2010)
From: GUEST,Captain Farrell

What a great turn out for Alan`s wake I have never seen so many cars.I had to park just at the gates.The service was planed by Alan and was full of humour and just a little sadness to reflect on his life. The Cross Keys was full so many that music was played in several rooms.I had the chance to play with so many musicians that I had not met for years. A great send off and I hope is family were proud.


06 May 10 - 04:46 PM (#2901526)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall (27 April 2010)
From: GUEST,Jerry MacSweeney

Hi

I knew Allan for the last 3 years mainly at the Tandle Hill Tavern and he was greatto play music with and full of life


15 May 10 - 07:13 PM (#2907758)
Subject: RE: Obit Alan Mayall (27 April 2010)
From: GUEST

Strangely enough we had 1 recording of Alan from the evening when he was a guest on Sounds of Folk, singing One Starry Night, so we played that. It was such as trange feeling - listening to him sing when he wasn't here. Very emotionl.
He was such a big part of oiur lives, and of folk music in ngeneral, particularly in Saddleworth and Tameside, that I still can't believe he's not here. I still expect him to start playing and singing, and Kath to accompany him!
Ali x