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Just Heard Some Sad News Of The Sudden Death Of Dean Greenway From Mansfield.

If You Knew Dean He Was A great Character And Loved His Soul Music And Moter Bike Racing He will Be Sadly Missed By A Lot Of People Who Knew Him From the Soul Scene.He Was An old friend And A regular In the Talbot Pub In Mansfield Where I do a Soul Night And attended many a venue over the years.

You will be missed mate my condolences to your Wife And Family R.I.P.

Phil K.

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Just Heard Some Sad News Of The Sudden Death Of Dean Greenway From Mansfield.

If You Knew Dean He Was A great Character And Loved His Soul Music And Moter Bike Racing He will Be Sadly Missed By A Lot Of People Who Knew Him From the Soul Scene.He Was An old friend And A regular In the Talbot Pub In Mansfield Where I do a Soul Night And attended many a venue over the years.

You will be missed mate my condolences to your Wife And Family R.I.P.

Phil K.

Steve L text me earlier to let me know. Remember Dean G from his first trips to Wigan with Mark Hopes, Jerry Lynch, and a few others, and some of your bus trips too Phil if I remember correctly. Always had a good word and a smile when we bumped into each other, will remember him very fondly indeed. Dean (Penford)

Larger than life character,didn't know him too well,but the Talbot will be quiet without him.

Although I had`nt seen you for a while mate like many others, we wont forget you. You were full of life and you lived life. R.I.P

Bryan lawley

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May have known him by sight but having just lost one of my soul mates my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all Dean's family and friends. R.I.P Dean we will play a tune for you tonight too. Linda x

So sad to hear this. I remember Dean on his first outings to Wigan. He was so full of life and devilment! I was only asking Rob Wigley about him a couple of weeks ago. I'm upset to know that i won't see him again. R.I.P Dean. Chris

R I P dean greenway , long time friend and soul mate , had some good times together from wigan in the 70s , up to the soul nights of the present , you will be sadly miss mate

andy lawley

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R I P dean greenway , long time friend and soul mate , had some good times together from wigan in the 70s , up to the soul nights of the present , you will be sadly miss mate

andy lawley

Believe funeral is next sat May 1st with a all day bash to Follow at the Talbot Pub Mansfield.

Soul Music on to celebrate Deans life god bless him.

Phil K.

Believe funeral is next sat May 1st with a all day bash to Follow at the Talbot Pub Mansfield.

Soul Music on to celebrate Deans life god bless him.

Phil K.

Devasted by the news. We spent so many nights together travelling from one end of the country to the other to attend nighters, back in the late 70's and 80's. Certainly led a colourful life and to the full, but his heart was full of soul even to the day he passed away from us. A true soulie and one we will miss. RIP Dean from the 3 JC's. Mark

Believe funeral is next sat May 1st with a all day bash to Follow at the Talbot Pub Mansfield.

Soul Music on to celebrate Deans life god bless him.

Phil K.

Had a call from JB (Phil Woods) 10.15 at crem, then onto Talbot as PhilK says.

Very sad news-been in Germany all weekend at Baltic Soul-I'm sure last time i saw him was at the Attic early on (with Paul Wheatcroft ?)-or may have been East Kirby- Dean was younger than us I think 48 ?-I've certainly seen him in the last 2 years-(and that was after 20 years or so)

I will try my best to get to Mansfield Crematorium -on nights Friday night-but fingers crossed

RIP Dean

Rob & Karen

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Yes Dean was 47 years of age its gonna be a big day this saturday.

Try to find out his favorite tunes from over the years and feature them on Saturday at the pub during the day.

Phil K.

A SAD LOSS FROM ONE OF THE WELL KNOWN MANSFIELD LADS,SOULIE AND FRIEND,HEARD THE NEWS FROM SPARKY,ONLY SPOKE TO HIM AT THE LAST GROVSNER,HE,LL BE SADLY MISSED,WE GAVE YOU A SHOUT AT THE LAST KINGSWAY HALL DEAN,R.I.P,HE,LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED,CARL

Spoke to Mark Parker yesterday.He sends his condolensces.Mark last saw Dean at the Stags match in December.

Very sad news RIP Dean.

I called into the Talbot last nite and the emasc Scooter club meeting was on i was talking to J.B.Theres going to be a very emotional and fitting tribute to Dean....

In the Talbot from midday onwards on Saturday,,, Phil Kingswood will be there Playing some of Deans favourite tunes.

Hope to see you all on Saturday,,,,,, god bless.

Mart Baggaley.

Dean Anderson rang me yesterday to ask if it was true

Anyone told Jerry Lynch /Jimmy / fran ?

does garry Churm know ?

hope to be at the crem

Rob

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Dean Anderson rang me yesterday to ask if it was true

Anyone told Jerry Lynch /Jimmy / fran ?

does garry Churm know ?

hope to be at the crem

Rob

Rob - Jerry/Sandra know they knew last thursday i informed Garry Churm friday night at my Modern Gig.

Saw sandra last night in pub jerrys rang me toady with some of Deans fav.tunes just in process of digging them out to put a set together in the pub after the funeral.

The Talbot by the side of it is gonna be MEGA BUSY and so is THE CREM.

Hope to see a few old faces on Sat.in memory of Dean.

PHIL K.

Rob - Jerry/Sandra know they knew last thursday i informed Garry Churm friday night at my Modern Gig.

Saw sandra last night in pub jerrys rang me toady with some of Deans fav.tunes just in process of digging them out to put a set together in the pub after the funeral.

The Talbot by the side of it is gonna be MEGA BUSY and so is THE CREM.

Hope to see a few old faces on Sat.in memory of Dean.

PHIL K.

Garry knows,will see him tonite.Dean Penford is going to Crem,i'll make it to Talbot after.

11.30 onwards Phil?..

Kev.

How very very sad

One of my very first happy soul memories was of Dean and his pals who attended the palais de danse in notts ( notts palais)

He cant have been much older than myself

last time I saw him was attending the grosvenor rooms with the same pals from way back

He was a larger than life character always arms outstretched singing every song!

condolences to family and friends

Mand sad.gif

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How very very sad

One of my very first happy soul memories was of Dean and his pals who attended the palais de danse in notts ( notts palais)

He cant have been much older than myself

last time I saw him was attending the grosvenor rooms with the same pals from way back

He was a larger than life character always arms outstretched singing every song!

condolences to family and friends

Mand sad.gif

DEANS Fav.Tunes

Jerry has rung me and gave me a list as long as my arm of DEANS fav.tunes hereas afew for Tomorrow.

Larry Houston -spend some time together

Charles Mann - its all over

Larry Brown- Breaking Training

Z.Z.& Co. -ready for the get down

Curtis-How can i tell her

Holland Dozier- New Breed Kinda Woman

Bill Harris - am i hot am i cold

Tyrone Davis - Turn back Hands of time

Benny Troy

Fantastic Johhny C - Dot depend on me

David/Giantsd

Tobi Legend/Dean Parish

The list goes on

Dean liked his Soul music hopefully i wil give him a great day see you all there.

Phil K.

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DEANS Fav.Tunes

Jerry has rung me and gave me a list as long as my arm of DEANS fav.tunes hereas afew for Tomorrow.

Larry Houston -spend some time together

Charles Mann - its all over

Larry Brown- Breaking Training

Z.Z.& Co. -ready for the get down

Curtis-How can i tell her

Holland Dozier- New Breed Kinda Woman

Bill Harris - am i hot am i cold

Tyrone Davis - Turn back Hands of time

Benny Troy

Fantastic Johhny C - Dot depend on me

David/Giantsd

Tobi Legend/Dean Parish

The list goes on

DEANS celebration of life was true to form it was a great day lots of old faces turning out at Mansfield Crem.

and later back at the Talbot Pub.

11 hours of varied Music in memory of Dean plenty of dancin and drinking was the order of the day.

You be missed by many people mate thanks to Bev & family R.I.P. "Deano"

PHIL K.

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Dean liked his Soul music hopefully i wil give him a great day see you all there.

Phil K.

Well what a sad day it was-but a corker of a service a real laugh from start to finish laugh.gif

The guy conducting the service told it like it was -200 inside and at least another 400 outside-maybe moreyes.gif

A larger than life person and the word "unconventional" seem to crop up more times through out the service than anything else,

-constant feed back from the sound system whenever something was mentioned personal to Dean sent glances and laughs towards the coffin-when Bev was asked what it was like living with dean for 24 years her answer was "Shit"laugh.gif but she'd give anything for another 24 !sad.gif

Even Deans last request was to have his ashes scattered at the place he was most happy-Wigan Casino-was met with laughter as "Its now a shopping centre" "How are we going to get away with that !

"the service end with 3 cheers for Dean hip hip horray"

Even at the Talbot pub for the wake they had bouncers on the door as Mansfield most notorious were in !

A great send off

RIP dean

you used to do my head in sometimes-but I am glad to have known you

Rob & karen

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Well what a sad day it was-but a corker of a service a real laugh from start to finish :laugh:

The guy conducting the service told it like it was -200 inside and at least another 400 outside-maybe more:yes:

A larger than life person and the word "unconventional" seem to crop up more times through out the service than anything else,

-constant feed back from the sound system whenever something was mentioned personal to Dean sent glances and laughs towards the coffin-when Bev was asked what it was like lining with dean for 24 years her answer was "Shit":laugh: but she'd give anything for another 24 !:sad:

Even Deans last request was to have his ashes scattered at the place he was most happy-Wigan Casino-was met with laughter as "Its now a shopping centre" "How are we going to get away with that !

"the service end with 3 cheers for Dean hip hip horray"

Even at the Talbot pub for the wake they had bouncers on the door as Mansfield most notorious were in !

A great send off

RIP dean

you used to do my head in sometimes-but I am glad to have known you

Rob & karen

Went to the Talbot to have a pint in respect.What a turn out !!.Closed Nottm Rd i heard for a while.!!!.Left as Phil played "Don't depend on me" - FJC,and there was a few tears.

Kev.

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Well what a sad day it was-but a corker of a service a real laugh from start to finish laugh.gif

The guy conducting the service told it like it was -200 inside and at least another 400 outside-maybe moreyes.gif

A larger than life person and the word "unconventional" seem to crop up more times through out the service than anything else,

-constant feed back from the sound system whenever something was mentioned personal to Dean sent glances and laughs towards the coffin-when Bev was asked what it was like living with dean for 24 years her answer was "Shit"laugh.gif but she'd give anything for another 24 !sad.gif

Even Deans last request was to have his ashes scattered at the place he was most happy-Wigan Casino-was met with laughter as "Its now a shopping centre" "How are we going to get away with that !

"the service end with 3 cheers for Dean hip hip horray"

Even at the Talbot pub for the wake they had bouncers on the door as Mansfield most notorious were in !

A great send off

RIP dean

you used to do my head in sometimes-but I am glad to have known you

Rob & karen

What a turn out for Dean rip.

I didnt make the crem but managed to get to the talbot,unbeleviable turn out as you would expect from His Family & friends,,, also from the soul fraternity and from the" Mansfield Mafia so to speakyes.gif"" Dean was a bit of alad " he liked his tastey away & home games with the Stags..wink.gif ,,,.Its a shame his beloved Sheff Wed didnt stay up.

Dean lived life to the full ... i shed tears when Dont depend on me... FJC came on.

God Bless

Mart

Turn out was a credit to the man, his character and his popularity, hundreds and hundreds of soul friends and Biker mates turned out. Never seen anything like it at the crem, pity the poor family who followed. Obviously there was a sadness overhanging, but you had to raise a smile for his memory and the way we all turned out to pay respect to one of our own. Good heart felt words by Jerry Lynch. Sincere best wishes to his close family. Dean (P)

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There's a pain in my heart!!!

No-one can know the heartache I have been feeling since the lost of my best buddie and lifelong friend.

It is nice to see the comments and genuine sadness by fellow soul friends.

Sandra has been speaking to Russ Winstanley and we are planning on arranging a trip to The Nirvana club in Wigan on 25th September as Russ is planning a nighter with Dean Parish playing his final gig there live. We are going to be scattering dean.s ashes up there and many family and friends will be making the trip. Have been trying to get hold of Phil Kingswood to see if is he interested so if you read this Phil then please give us a ring. 07738912355 and anyone else who is interested in making the trip!!!!

This will be Dean's final trip to wigan so we can all say farewell to JC1.

Jerry and Sandra.

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