Monday, January 30, 2023
It was actually Rosalie who was responsible for our initial connection with this wonderful couple. She had heard Tom singing at the Eisteddfod Festival in New Bedford. Rosalie liked what she had heard, but they both had reservations about a singer describing himself as 'salty', which had connotations in North America that weren't apparent to us Brits! However, on Rosalie's recommendations, they both came along to listen to Tom the next day, and one of the most valued of our lifetime friendships was born. We often made their home in upstate New York a stopping point during our life on the road, and the hours dissolved as we chatted around the kitchen table, where music was only one of the many topics we debated, argued and laughed over. When Lyn had difficulty with the accounting processes in her new job, it was Rosalie to whom she turned for advice. We loved the eccentricities of their home and Greg's sometimes macabre creations. We treasure the pieces of jewellery Greg fashioned for us; Tom never steps on stage without the ivory anchor belt buckle Greg made for him him. We even managed to entice them on a canal boat trip in the UK - which was a pretty big deal given Rosalie's fear of water. Our last conversation with Greg was via Facebook, where he could show us some of his latest wooden creations, and we were both so reassured to see him smiling, despite Rosalie's recent passing. We love you both dear friends, and our world is poorer without you. Our love and condolences to both your lovely daughters, Cathy & Jude. Lyn & Tom Lewis
