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In Memoriam (10) 2024
Kevin Johnson (UK): It is with great sadness I announce the passing of our dear friend Margaret Butler. Margaret and husband Raymond, were good friends of Mum and Dad through the Birmingham Air Raids group. When Dad passed Margaret and Ray asked Mum if she would help them fulfil a dream and take them to Maastricht to see André live on the Vrijthof. In 2017 they travelled to Maastricht with us, Johnsons, and attended the fan dinner and a concert with us. They were welcomed by many people and said it was an experience they “Will Never Forget”. Margaret sadly was the victim of Alzheimer’s/ Dementia and passed peacefully on the 8th of February. Our love goes to all the family at this sad time.
February 8, 2024. In Memoriam: Margaret Butler, UK (86)
Edwina Morgan (Australia): We were very sad to see the news on the passing of a great André Rieu fan: Pat Both!! Pat came from a small town on the coast of South Australia called Port Elliot. Every time Andre toured Australia, Pat would be at his Adelaide & Melbourne concerts. Pat was a real fan and one wall in her house had his photos placed perfectly as you walked through the front door, there he was. Pat was a lovely lady and loved meeting up with other fans. Condolences go to her son Blair, family & friends! She will be missed by all who knew her!
February 8, 2024 In Memoriam: Path Both, Australia,
Tribute by Adele Geritzen. Sue Casi R.I.P. Dear Sue, I will miss you loads. I am still gutted at the news. You were too young to leave us, and with little warning. I knew that you were not feeling too good lately, I did not realize that things were so bad. We had plans to meet up in Maastricht, (where we met so many times) to have a dinner together on the square, listening to the music of André Rieu, dancing, having fun and a lot of laughs for sure. I will miss your bright smile and cute sense of humour, the video clips you used to send me of your trips together all over the world, with your Knight in Shining Armour, your Rock, your husband of 34 years, your Casi. You have left him for a better place, no more suffering. One day we will all join you and laugh again. Dear Casi, my heart goes out to you. I am sad beyond words. I wish you a lot of strength and courage and I will be thinking of you both on Wednesday April 25, when you say your goodbye to your sweet and unforgettable wife.
April 9, 2024 In Memoriam: Sue Casimir - Rank, UK (79)
photo: Linda and Terry Kirkman from the UK, Sue & Casi, Maurice and Adele, in 2022.
May 20, 2024 In Memoriam: the Danish chihuahua Miki (9) Many fans know the Danish couple Birte and Ejner Øbo, who joined the fans picnic in Maastricht almost every year, with their little chihuahua Miki. Over the years the dog has worn three different "jackets", stating that he is an André fan. Birte recently announced on Facebook that Miki passed away during the Pentecost weekend of May 20, 2024, while they were at the campsite. The dog meant a lot to Birte and Ejner, but also to the André fans who attended the fans' picnics. We wish Birte and Ejner a lot of strength with their loss. We will see them again in Maastricht, at the 1st fans picnic, but unfortunately without their beloved Miki.
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June 21, 2024 fan dinner 2013. In Memoriam: Harry Needham, UK. From Facebook: Harmony Parlor Fan Group: by Judy Needham. “Today we said goodbye to a wonderful man, my husband of nearly 56 years. I met Harry who was a penfriend at Gatwick airport on August 3rd 1966. I lost him May 22nd 2024. Harry had Dementia and day by day Dementia took his memory, his mobility, speech, but not his love for me and our girls, We were advised that music helped and Harry loved listening to the radio, always Classic FM, and in the early days he would say either André played that or that's André. So at his funeral today we entered the crematorium to “Gabriels Oboe” and left to “The Gadfly”, both Harry's favourite pieces. We met some lovely people at André’s concerts here in the UK and in Maastricht, and they are memories I will cherish along with many more”. Dear Judy, our deepest condolences go to you and your family. We remember you and Harry, joining our fan dinner in 2013. We hope you may find comfort in André’s music.
June 23, 2024 In Memoriam: Bente Rosendal Hansen (68) DK Chris Fowler, HP: “We have been informed by her husband Finn, that Danish André- fan Bente Rosendal Hansen passed away from cancer on the night of 23rd June. She had been admitted to hospital a week before, although she had not enjoyed the best of health for some time.
She had just celebrated her 68th birthday on 5th June. At one time Bente had worked in a retirement home. She also amazed her friends when she learnt to drive a bus! She retired in 2020. She was a cat lover and cared for Fifi and Emil. She attended Andre’s concerts in Denmark and in Maastricht, where she also attended a fan dinner in 2014. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our condolences to her husband Finn”. Picture: Bente at the right side, with her Danish friend Anna Marie Nielsen, at the fan dinner in Maastricht, July 2014.
July 13, 2024 In Memoriam Bill Jamieson (80), New Zealand July 10th. After enjoying the first series of Vrijthof concerts and the fan dinner, Bill and Heather were at the hotel ready to travel back to New Zealand. Luggage was packed. Suddenly Bill fell into a coma, and was rushed to the Maastricht hospital, examined and treated. The son and daughter-in-law immediately took a plane and traveled to the Netherlands, a two day trip… Bill passed away in the presence of his wife, son and daughter-in-law. Our sincere condolences go to our dear Heather and the family. The fans are also very upset. (Over 200 messages on Facebook).
Heather sent us a message: “Dear Bill passed away at 1.40 pm on Saturday, July 13. We were by his side. It has been hard, but with the help, caring and love of you folk and many others, it has made me feel a whole lot better. But I have fallen apart today; I guess that is natural. We are upset of course, but knew it was ineffable, he wasn't going to get any better. Love, Heather, Hamish & Fiona Jamieson”.
Fan dinner on July 5th 2024
Heather, their son Hamish and his wife Fiona, decided to have Bill cremated here in Maastricht and inter the urn in Sydney later on. (They hail from Sydney and the sons are still living there). We remembered Hanne’ s profession and so, another hardcore André Rieu fan came to the rescue. Hanne Jäger from Germany owns a funeral/undertaker company just across the Dutch border. She will take over now. On Tuesday, July 16th, Bill will be transferred from the hospital morgue to the crematorium in Maastricht. A lot of paperwork has to be done and contacting Sydney is difficult due to a time difference. We don't know yet when the ashes will be released. Wow! What a great cooperation of André fans!! It’s amazing.
Everyone was so willing to help selflessly. From the hotel managements of both Amrath hotels DuCasque and Bigarré, who were able to arrange a nice 3-person room in sold-out Maastricht hotels, to the medical workers, to the André Rieu fans. It's great and a huge help to the family. Picture on the left: When we messaged her, Hanne Jäger turned out to be in Maastricht and the “business conversations” took place on the terrace of the well-known Vogelstruys café.
Heather received a token of sympathy from André, Marjorie and Pierre. It made her very happy. You may read more on the page “Our own story”, click HERE.
HEATHER’s MESSAGE TO THE FANS, July 20, 2024. "Dear friends of the Harmony Parlor on Facebook. As I leave Maastricht with a heavy heart, I just want to thank you all for your messages of love and support that you have shown me since Bill's passing. Ineke, Ruud, you have been my rock and I shall always remember all that you have done for me. Also Hanne, for taking care of Bill's destiny: many thanks. André, Marjorie, Pierre, who have brought much happiness to Bill and my lives. Thank you for the music, the flowers, concert tickets and amazing support. My hope is that I can return to Maastricht again soon. It was Bill's happy place. Wonderful memories. Grateful thanks and love, Heather Jamieson”.