Roger's family and friends celebrate his life
My husband Roger passed away on 29th January 2021, thirteen days after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 65, a gifted singer and a wonderful man who still had so much to give to the world. I miss him more than I can ever put into words.
In this concert, his family and friends will come together to celebrate a life of joyful music-making. There'll be music by Rachmaninov, Stanford, Nystedt and Dvorak, and also a new piece for solo marimba written and performed by Joe Parks in memory of his father.
The concert will be held at 4.30pm on Saturday 18th March 2023 at the beautiful Guild Church of St Katharine Cree, 86 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 2BJ. Tickets are free but necessary. You can reserve them at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/512067155647
I held my first fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer UK on what would have been our silver wedding anniversary: 26th October 2021. 'Love Songs For Roger' beat its fundraising target more than six times over, thanks to the incredible generosity of people like you. You can read how much we raised, and all the wonderful messages, at https://fundraise.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraisers/judithparks/love-songs-for-roger
Please donate to this page and help fund Pancreatic Cancer UK's vital research into finding a cure for this terrible illness. And if you're able to make it along to 'A Concert For Roger' on Saturday 18th March, we'd be delighted to see you there.
My donations could fund...
138 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
62 hours of early diagnosis research
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£10.40
Vicky Richmond
£50
Peter Langdale
£10.40
Dianne Mathews
£13.52
Johan Smith
£31.20
Despina Patsika
Thank you for the most gorgeous and moving concert on Saturday. All my thoughts to your love for Roger.
£5.20
Amy Thompson
£30.16
Jane Goldthorpe
With love you you and your family, Jane
£20.80
Noah
£52
Hadassah Britz
£13.52
Lou Warnett
£26
Susan Hamlyn
Furious with myself for misreading the timings and missing it but I'm sure it'll be wonderful - as you always are. S x
£30.16
Niccolò, Sandra And Alessandro
With lots of love xxx
£31.20
Sian Matos
With all our love xx
£10
Leah Saltoun
£41.60
John Goodman
Dear Judith and family, a little something towards your collection. XJohn Goodman
£25
The Pollard Family
Judith, what a wonderful tribute this is! Very much looking forward to the concert.
£30.16
Henry Gale
£104
Bill Armstrong
This is a lovely way to commemorate Roger. We are looking forward to the concert. Bill, Paula and Keira
£20.80
Peter Hewitt
£30.16
Stephanie And George
with love for Judith, Josh and Joe.
£26
Marie Power
Hope the concert is as joyous as I know you’d like it to be, and I’m so sorry I can’t join you for it. Much love to you, Joe and Josh. Marie x
£31.20
Rachel Franklin
For Roger, so deeply missed and loved. He would absolutely LOVE this concert. Congratulations on this superb tribute to the Baryton Formidablexxxxxxxx
£52
Joshua Parks
Thanks so much to everyone who donated. Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!
£13.52
Charlotte Stokes
Judith and family, sending my love Best wishes for the concert
£104
Shane Lask
It will be a special evening
£52
Natalia Ragin
Thank you for your effort to help people.
£8.32
Emily Finch
£8.32
Sarah Evans
£104
Laura Mittelman
£515
Anonymous
We will sing for and hug Roger together on Saturday.
£20
Tom Sheehan
£52
Brenda Rennie
£13.52
Sue Webber
Sure this will be a memorable and fitting tribute to Roger. Wish I could be there.
£104
John Posner
£104
Anonymous
All our love
£50
The Bandiera Rasul Family
£29.12
Charlotte Phillips
With all my best wishes
£30.16
Rachel Lewis
With much love xxx
£15.60
Caroline Hebbert
Sorry that we can’t come to the concert but I’m sure it will be a wonderful tribute to your husband.
£26
James Wright And Tamara Tracz
£15
Mrs Miranda Gray (james)
Sorry we can't make the concert, hope it goes well. James Gray
£20.80
Ivan Stroud
Thinking of you all xx Ivan
£10.40
Joe Smart And Family
£36
Anonymous
With lots of love
£52
Cecilia And Gordon Willatt
What a lovely way to remember such a lovely person. I know the concert will be amazing. looking forward to it.
£60.32
Paul Stephen Weil
From Monica and Stephen, with great affection for Roger and his lovely, talented famiy.
£13.52
Anonymous
£52
Mariel, Robin And Kieran
Dear Judith we are happy to support such a good cause in celebration of Roger’s life. With our very best wishes.
£104
Stuart Lang
Best wishes for a wonderful concert in celebration of Roger’s life. Stuart, Amanda, Louis and Nola.
£30
Marion Alston
£20.80
Claire Christy
£31.20
Rachel
Wishing you all the best for the concert and the fundraise.
£20.80
Judy Woolfe
£20.80
San San Chan
We lost Mokis grandma to the same illness. Thoughts with you this time of year.
£36.40
Safron Salhan
In support of my good friend Josh and his family x
£100
Dan Shane
£20.80
Kate Foss
My mother died with the same terrible cancer. So sorry to hear you lost your husband the same way. xx
£60.32
Fi Glover
From both me and Honor - with very warm wishes. xx
£25
Andy, Sally And William
Dear Judith, we're sorry we can't come to Roger's concert, but send this to celebrate his memory and help others who suffer from this awful disease. May all go well on18th.
£26
Mark Dalton
£58
Doreen Ingleton
£10.40
Esther Boulton
£60.32
Simon Eisner
Dear Judith Our sincere condolences
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Sharon Major Tchilingirian
May you find comfort in the happy memories you shared and may the gift of music and song be always at your side. Thank you for sharing your love and passion with such generosity.
£60.32
Avril Stewart
Dear Judith, We were very saddened to hear of your husband’s death. With all best wishes for the future. The Stewart Family (Avril, Mark and Sam (yr12)
£52
Bruce Carr
£20
Catherine Chapman
£30
Catherine, Cate & Craig
Best wishes for a great concert
£20.80
David Parks
£58
Jake
Hope it’s a wonderful concert evening in support of such a good cause
£40
Katie Heller
Many fond memories of dear Roger. Love to J J J from Katie ,Simon and Gabriel
£20.80
Yasmin Disney
Lots of love to you Judith xx
£52
Grace Moody-stuart
£52
Ewelina Tsitsikronis
£50
Candida Hitchcock
Remembering Roger with much love - and much love to you three too from Polly and Dave xx
£50
Adrian And Family
Great man, great cause
£104
Kate Carroll
In celebration of a wonderful man and his remarkable family. Kate, Charles, Freya and Jemima.
£5.20
Anonymous
£58
Judith Parks
Deepest love to you as always, dearest Roger, and huge thanks to everyone who is helping me to make this concert happen.
I'm so pleased the concert went well and I'm so sorry I couldn't come! Sending all my love and hugs xx