GUITAR BOARD

>I know that most of you knew Chris through his postings here and
>that he was part and parcel of many spirited discussions. Chris
>was diagnosed with advanced stage prostate cancer last March and
>we were all hoping that hed make it through so that he and his
>longtime partner, Fiona would be married on July 2.
>
>I knew Chris from his postings on this NG and another,
>rec.music.makers.guitar.acoustic. Chris was also one of the
>organisers for a gathering of acoustic guitar enthusiasts that
>took place in Buxton every year. It was at one of these
>gatherings that I spent a lot of time with Chris and Fiona and
>found out that they had two of the biggest hearts in the world
>and that Chris was really an old softie inside. He certainly was
>a champion for music. He was a great friend and I will miss him
>terribly. Below is an email that was posted on RMMGA today from
>Alan Marshall.
>
>Debra Cowan
>
>
>
>IT is my very sad duty to inform you all that Chris Rockcliffe died
>this afternoon in hospital as a result of total organ failure caused
>by his recently diagnosed prostate cancer.
>
>Fiona, his partner of many years rang to tell me the news this
>evening. She has friends looking after her and will not be alone at
>least for a few days.
>
>On a lighter note, Chris and his playing buddy Bernie Dart,
>played two
>gigs less than two weeks ago to a great reception and he was in good
>spirits up until the last couple of days.
>
>I have no details of the funeral at the moment but will let you know
>as soon as I have details.
>Anyone who would like to send cards please send them to me and I
>will
>be certain to make sure Fiona gets them in time.
>
>The address to send them to is;
>
>Alan Marshall
>Northworthy
>Main Road
>Hulland Ward
>Ashbourne
>Derbyshire
>DE6 3EA
>England
>
>If you would prefer to e-mail your condolences then please send them
>to me at alan@northworthy.com and I will print them out and pass
>them
>on to her.
>
>Alan Marshall

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.

> Hi guys,
>
> This is from the uk.music.folk newsgroup. I didnt know Chris myself,
> except for a brief exchange of emails a while ago ... but I imagine
> some people here will have known him.
>
> Steve W
>
>
> Wow, thanks for that Steve. Chris only lived a couple of streets away
> from me and I thought I hadnt seen or heard much of him for a while
> (although I work very unsociable hours). That is a big hole in the Buxton
> music scene without a doubt. Sad news.