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A tribute to much-loved
local songwriter and performer, Fred Wedlock
Many will have been
deeply saddened to hear of the death of Fred Wedlock. Fred was that rarity
- a truly talented person. A terrific songwriter and performer - and gloriously
funny.
I had the honour of visiting him at his Timsbury home about two weeks
ago. He had been suffering from pneumonia and appeared to be on the road
to recovery. While tired, he was his usual self, explaining that he wasn't
a hypochondriac no matter what his gynaecologist said.
This was so very Fred - despite the circumstances, his sharp wit was always
there. And behind it all was a humanity and deep respect for, and interest
in, others.
Fred had a special gift - the ability to be totally at ease with himself
and with others. He made everyone feel comfortable be they commoners or
kings. He genuinely liked people, and in return people liked him - a lot.
But the best part of Fred was hidden from the public gaze - his utter
love and devotion to his wonderful wife, Sue, and his two daughters and
the rest of his family. Wherever he now is, he will miss them more than
anything else.
Written for the
Somerset Guardian
March 2010
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