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18 Jun 12 - 01:08 PM (#3365038) Subject: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST,Pete Fletcher I heard yesterday that Ron died on Saturday shortly after returning from hospital and being diagnosed with liver cancer. He passed away in no great pain or distress. Although being severely disabled Ron was an enthusiastic follower of all things folky in and around his native city of Hull. He will be missed by us all. Funeral arrangements not yet known but will be posted. |
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18 Jun 12 - 01:11 PM (#3365041) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: Steve Gardham Thanks for that, Pete. He will be sorely missed. Gilli will be devastated. Another goodun gone! Steve |
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19 Jun 12 - 04:14 AM (#3365346) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: r.padgett Though I am not from 'Ull I remember this chap too. Fate gives us some things but not all for a perfect life god bless you Ron Ray |
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19 Jun 12 - 07:03 AM (#3365392) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: ossonflags Again thanks for that Pete. Knew Ron for years and always enjoyed his company. RIP Ron from Mick and Mary |
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19 Jun 12 - 08:17 AM (#3365400) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: Linda Kelly Sad news indeed- Ron loved his music and it has to be said his beer! Kind thoughts and words at Beverley folk Club last night. RIP Ron. |
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19 Jun 12 - 11:46 AM (#3365474) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: Les from Hull Bye bye Ron, good to have known you. |
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19 Jun 12 - 12:46 PM (#3365492) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST,Annie Clouston Farewell to a very gutsy bloke. I will never forget his precarious nocturnal bike rides home from The Bluebell (who knew what part the beer played?) |
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19 Jun 12 - 05:11 PM (#3365569) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST,Folkiedave Me neither Annie! RIP Ron. |
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22 Jun 12 - 03:06 PM (#3366764) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST Details of the funeral are; Monday 25th June 2.00pm Chanterlands Avenue Chrematorium, Hull |
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22 Jun 12 - 03:08 PM (#3366767) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: Steve Gardham Thanks, GUEST. Will be there to celebrate Ron's life. |
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23 Jun 12 - 07:28 AM (#3366987) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST,Dave Eyre Steve I can't make this - please have a celebrate for me. |
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23 Jun 12 - 01:37 PM (#3367104) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: mally Sorry to here this Pete. I remember Ron from Blue Bell and also remember him going camping with us a couple of times with Kingston Hikers. A great kid and will be sadly missed. Mally |
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24 Jun 12 - 11:40 AM (#3367408) Subject: RE: RIP Ron Walker - Hull From: GUEST,GUEST Brenda Sorry to hear the news. My Mum, who died earlier this year,and Ron's Mum were friends and had babes at about the same time at the start of the war. My Mum always said that she was really envious of Ron's mum, Mary(?),because when my brother was playing up, and throwing (rationed!)eggs out of the pram Ronnie was lying still and quiet and looking angelic. It was only later they discovered why. He was then only expected to live into his teens at the most, so all these years of going to folk clubs and festivals, drinking beer through a straw and being carried up and down stairs to the loo in the Bluebell and Nellies were a bonus. Norrie and I have sad memories from twenty odd years ago, of being angry and ashamed when we used to take him back to his care home after Nellie's and the staff left him waiting outside for sometimes up to 20 minutes before they would let him in, hopefully that changed when he moved homes. Mum said that his Mum's one fear was worrying about who would look after Ron when she couldn't, so I'm sure she would want to thank everyone who helped him to reach the age of 71. Bren |