In memory of Joe Scurfield, tragically killed in June
2005
Early in June, Joe Scurfield was killed by a motor car whilst walking down the West Road in Newcastle with a fellow musician to catch last orders. His funeral took place on Friday 17th June, 2005. People in Wivenhoe may not remember his name but many will surely remember him performing with Tim and Pete as part of the Old Rope String Band. I'm sure those memories will last a long time. His obituary can be found on the Old Rope String Band web site: http://www.oldropestringband.co.uk/tributes/obituary.html I sent the following message to the family and it has been published on the ORSB's tribute page along with many others: What devastating news for Joe's family, friends and Tim and Pete, the premature death of Joe must represent. It seems to us that Joe is irreplaceable, not just as a special person, but in terms also of his talent. He represented a unique combination of musical talent and tomfoolery. The Old Rope String Band performed in Wivenhoe (near Colchester, Essex) in each of the last three years and these performances will live forever in the memories of the many people here who had the privilege to see Joe on stage with Pete and Tim. We all therefore share in the tragedy of Joe's death. It is a loss to us all. I hope these few simple thoughts will be of some comfort to those who were closest of all to Joe. Peter Hill
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