Passing of Ken Rushworth

[SuperCat]

Just to let Dad's many friends know, that he passed away this morning in hospital in France, following an operation.

As yet, no arrangements for the funeral have been made, I'll update as soon as I know.

William (Billy) Rushworth.
Tel 07984 652852

[barrytone]

Please accept my deepest sympathies Billy, my thoughts and prayers are with yourself, Michelle and your family at this very sad time.

Frances

[Anonymous_user]

Billy
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. A legend!

Simon Gresswell

[KASEY]

Bill

I'm so sorry to hear this, a special man.
Always told it as it was, you always knew where you were with Ken.
Biggest memory,: when he gave me a lesson on playing Nocturne, he was special, Nobody understood a slow melody like Ken.
Condolences to you pal and of course to your Mum

Sincerest regards

Kev Crockford

[VenusTromster]

You shall be missed Ken.

He always made we feel welcome and I loved spending many a happy time with him in France. If there was anything he didn't know about trombones, then it wasn't worth knowing!

He certainly touched a lot of people and I shall have some very fond memories of him.

My sympathy to Marjorie, William, Sam and family at this very sad time.

[iancwilx]

Very sad news.
I knew Ken in the 1960's when he played for Lofthouse Colliery Band and, if my memory serves me right, he was also associated with Spenborough Victoria Band.
I often met up with him at Slow Melody Contests.
He used to play "The Swan", and your Uncle Charlie used to play "Softly Awakes My Heart". (Is he still with us ?)
I recall your Dad playing "Le Preludes" with Lofthouse under Trevor Walmsley at a contest at Ossett Town Hall when he lost hold of his slide and it slid across the floor towards the cornets.
Great times.
A fabulous banding character who will be sadly missed.
Sincere condolences to you and your family.
- Wilkie
(Ian Wilkinson)

[SuperCat]

Just a quick update, the funeral will be held in France this coming Tuesday.

Any cards to be sent to-
Mme Rushworth
La Cassine
Les Blanquets
Rte de Periguex
16320
Edon
France

On our return from France, we will hold a memorial service with a band to play Mephistopheles and Les Preludes.

Thanks for all the kind words and support,

William
ps: can someone please give me contact details for Lyndon Baglin?

[YorkshireBloke]

"Many happy memories and good times with Ken
With Love from Helen & Wilf Oldfield"

With all our condolences to you and your family,

Paul & Clare.

[Leisa + John]

Sorry to hear about this billy, hope your all ok and your mum is ok!

Lots of Love

Leisa and John xxxxxxx

[brass journo]

All our love and support goes out to you Billy, your Mum, Sam and Shell and all Ken's friends and family.

lots of Love
Tabbs, Ja, Oliver and everyone at your band Yorkshire Co-op.
xxx

[JR]

Billy,
Very sorry to hear about your sad news

Regards

John Roberts

[Pondasher]

Billy

My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Regards

Keith Quinn

[Frosty]

Billy,

Sorry to hear about you Dad. My thoughts are with you.


Frosty