Douglas Tate,
28th October 1934 -16th November 2005.
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Douglas Tate, 28th October 1934 -16th November 2005. |
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18th December 2005 Along with this comes another recording from the concert in Wrecclesham Church, in November 2004, this time Three Irish Pieces by James Moody - This mp3 file is 2.6MB © Douglas and Barbara Tate 2004 The pianist is Chris Collis who works with the NHL, Jim Hughes, Phillip Achille to name a few ... |
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30th November 2005 We have been overwhelmed by the number of messages we have received. A lot of people wrote to say that they had only seen Douglas on stage once or twice and it had left a lasting impression - and you know what he would have said given an opening like that! Whilst our private grief continues we have a chance to celebrate the player in action, having fun in front of a family audience, in an apparently effortless and spontaneous display from the NHL festival in October 2004. |
Our thanks to everyone who has written. Please click on the image below - the file is 6.5 Mb we recommend dowloading it first.
Video footage © Roger Trobridge 2004 Thanks to HOST-IT for donating to Willen Hospice the cost of the extra bandwidth allowing you to see this video. |
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We have set up a page in Douglas's memory where you can make a donation to Willen Hospice online, please click the logo below.
Information about the memorial service will be made available here and on the harmonica mailing lists, or you may use one of the email links. |
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The Times Obituary - 24th November 2005 Douglas was laid to rest today at a very private family burial service. A memorial service at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Olney will be arranged in accordance with his wishes. Donations in Douglas's memory can be made to Willen Hospice. They provided a specialist nurse, counselling and day centre as well as exemplary final care. Over the months they came to know him they took him to their hearts - whenever he was asked, he said that he was not dying from a brain tumour he was living with it - and he was an inspiration to others. Staff and patients alike join with us in our loss, the hospice chaplain led the burial service. It is a truly remarkable place. |
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16th November Douglas passed away peacefully in his sleep at 00:10 GMT, close friends and members of his family shared his last few hours. He fought his final illness with a quiet dignity and bravery - and of course, humour - that was an inspiration to all who were privileged to help and support him, from however far away. His determination to ensure that his work is not forgotten and the pleasure that his playing gave to so many people will be his enduring legacy. Douglas’s family wish to thank all those friends who supported them through these times and the people involved in all aspects of Douglas's medical care, especially the staff of Willen Hospice, Milton Keynes, UK.
(many thanks to Winslow Yerxa for the new version with noise reduction) During the course of Douglas's illness we maintained an information page for close friends and family to be able to see his state of health. Whilst the disease progressed it remained hidden, as a testament to his courage, it seems appropriate now to allow it to be seen. You may visit by clicking this link.
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info@douglastate.com © Barbara Tate 2006 |
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