http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11819750Read more... )

Much respected for doing a good job in UK Parliament. He will indeed be very much missed in Scotland and UK ( Read more... )

I try to put only one post per day up on Obituary group so they each have equal respectful space, but they are coming thick and fast this month. Sheesh, anymore? only a few days left for 2016 to claim its hoard ( Read more... )

Life is too short to not say it like it is. It's important to tell folk what you want etc. So here's what I'd like played at my funeral if possible.

"Enae Volare" by Eric Lévi, from the Les Visiteurs film soundtrack. Awesome LOUD :)

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jun/03/dave-swarbrick-dies-at-75-fiddler-fairport-conventionRead more... )

Sadly I found out this evening that my friend from the far north, Bruce, passed away last week (Wednesday 4 May ( Read more... )

Probable resolution to what happened to DJ Derek. Sad end, but good to finally know ( Read more... )

http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/372489/folk-club-musician-mournedRead more... )

Another Thinking Woman's crumpet icon has died of cancer. This seemingly constant stream we've had since Xmas is just taking the piss now. Give us a break now to take in this new era which has dawned in 2016 ( Read more... )

Wow, no more Lemmy, no more Motörhead. Wow. just letting that sink in. They were always a constant, always at a festival somewhere. Also makes me think about Dumpy and his Rusty Nuts. I want to wear my Dumpy's T-shirt today but it's in storage at the other end of the island ( Read more... )