Jack Cobbe
It is with great sadness that we have to inform you that Jack Cobbe has passed away following a prolonged illness. Jack was both the Chairman of the Folkfest Committe and a past chairman of the Ritz Acoustic Club. He was also a much loved teacher at King Alfreds School in Burnham-on-Sea and a past player (Back Row Flanker) and Chairman of Burnham Rugby Club.
A regular contributor to the Acoustic Club and also well known around the Folk Scene, Jack will be sadly missed and our thoughts are with Sharon and their two boys.
The Acoustic Club on Thursday 22nd March, was shocked by this news, and many tributes were made to Jack through song and words, with moving performances by Greg Aylmer, Pete Beach, Kathy, Sally and Alun, and Graham Cook.
I just found out by chance today (3 April)that Jack had passed away. Jack was a member of the 13th Belfast Scout Group and both as Cub and then Scout Leader I remember him, his parents and his younger brother very well.
I also recall that he played rugby with the Collegians Rugby Club here in Belfast.
I am saddened to hear of his death.
By Bert Bailie on 04.03.07 9:11 pm