Michael R. Shorrock, 52, of Wilbur Hill Rd. died Wednesday in the South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Kathleen Conneely. Born in Providence he was the son of Peg M. (Ryding) Shorrock and the late Norman Shorrock. He resided in Carolina for the past twenty years previously living in Cumberland. He was the proprietor of Island Graphics, Block Island and Newport for the past twenty eight years. Mike was a loving son, brother, uncle and husband who lived his life fully, consistently reminding the rest of us that life is meant to be enjoyed. He opened his home to countless animals who needed the special attention that only Mike could provide. He expressed his passion for life through his music. Besides his wife and mother he leaves two brothers and a sister, Richard D. Shorrock of North Smithfield, Stephen D. Shorrock of Cumberland, Beth Shorrock of Ashaway and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Daimond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stand Up For Animals, P. O. Box 1706, Westerly, RI 02891 in his memory. Direction/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
Mikey was a great bouzouki player, music lover, and an all-round lovely guy to be around. He was a cornerstone in New England's ITM community, and had made a number of great recordings:
Georgi, I am so sorry to hear that, and grieve at Kathleen's loss. I only met him on a couple of occasions, but he was a wonderful man, and will be missed.
I never met him, but everyone I talk to says he was a nice guy. My friend Michael Reynolds says he was a great man. My music teacher Jimmy Noonan says he was great. He made the Maple Leaf album with him. He will be sorely missed.
Just came back from hearing Tommy Peoples at Jimmy Devine's, and Pat Hutchinson said a few for Michael Shorrock. Then Tommy played a setting of Hector the Hero that absolutely ripped me in half. Amazing and sorrowful.
This is very sad news indeed. I met him a number of times both here and in Doolin. He had a great sense of humor and was a terrific musician. We hadn't crossed paths in a number of months but oddly enough I was telling a friend of mine a Michael Shorrock story just the other day. My condolences to Kathleen and the Shorrock family.
Brian O'Donovan just mentioned Michael's passing at the top of his show and indicated he will be playing some of his music on this week's edition of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH in Boston.
Jocelyn and I were deeply saddened when we heard the news from a mutual friend. Our hearts go out to Kathleen and all those who will dearly miss Michael.
Farewell old friend, you'll live on in our memory and in the music we cherish.
Damn, I'm behind in my news reading, so thanks for posting this, George.
Kathleen and Michael had been coming up these last few years to the Boston College St. Patrick's Day party, and they definitely made the occasion a highly enjoyable one.
If anyone here sees Kathleen, tell her a whole bunch of people at BC wish her and the family our very best.
RIP Michael Shorrock
RIP Michael Shorrock
This was in the Boston Globe today:
Michael R. Shorrock, 52, of Wilbur Hill Rd. died Wednesday in the South County Hospital, Wakefield. He was the husband of Kathleen Conneely. Born in Providence he was the son of Peg M. (Ryding) Shorrock and the late Norman Shorrock. He resided in Carolina for the past twenty years previously living in Cumberland. He was the proprietor of Island Graphics, Block Island and Newport for the past twenty eight years. Mike was a loving son, brother, uncle and husband who lived his life fully, consistently reminding the rest of us that life is meant to be enjoyed. He opened his home to countless animals who needed the special attention that only Mike could provide. He expressed his passion for life through his music. Besides his wife and mother he leaves two brothers and a sister, Richard D. Shorrock of North Smithfield, Stephen D. Shorrock of Cumberland, Beth Shorrock of Ashaway and several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd. Rt. 122, Cumberland. Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. John Vianney Church, Daimond Hill Rd., Cumberland. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Calling hours Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Stand Up For Animals, P. O. Box 1706, Westerly, RI 02891 in his memory. Direction/guestbook: jjduffyfuneralhome.com
# Posted on May 4th 2007 by Georgi
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
This is very sad news. He featured on one of my all time favourite albums "Across the Pond". He will be sadly missed. R.I.P
# Posted on May 4th 2007 by 52Paddy
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
Mikey was a great bouzouki player, music lover, and an all-round lovely guy to be around. He was a cornerstone in New England's ITM community, and had made a number of great recordings:
Across the Pond: http://cdbaby.com/cd/atp
The Maple Leaf: http://cdbaby.com/cd/nsmd
All Hands Around: http://celticgrooves.homestead.com/CG_All_Hands_Around.html
We will all miss him.
# Posted on May 4th 2007 by Georgi
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
Georgi, I am so sorry to hear that, and grieve at Kathleen's loss. I only met him on a couple of occasions, but he was a wonderful man, and will be missed.
# Posted on May 4th 2007 by AlBrown
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
I never met him, but everyone I talk to says he was a nice guy. My friend Michael Reynolds says he was a great man. My music teacher Jimmy Noonan says he was great. He made the Maple Leaf album with him. He will be sorely missed.
# Posted on May 5th 2007 by dancer1337
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
Just came back from hearing Tommy Peoples at Jimmy Devine's, and Pat Hutchinson said a few for Michael Shorrock. Then Tommy played a setting of Hector the Hero that absolutely ripped me in half. Amazing and sorrowful.
--DtM
# Posted on May 5th 2007 by Dan the Man
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
This is very sad news indeed. I met him a number of times both here and in Doolin. He had a great sense of humor and was a terrific musician. We hadn't crossed paths in a number of months but oddly enough I was telling a friend of mine a Michael Shorrock story just the other day. My condolences to Kathleen and the Shorrock family.
Brian O'Donovan just mentioned Michael's passing at the top of his show and indicated he will be playing some of his music on this week's edition of A Celtic Sojourn on WGBH in Boston.
# Posted on May 5th 2007 by bud sargent
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
Jocelyn and I were deeply saddened when we heard the news from a mutual friend. Our hearts go out to Kathleen and all those who will dearly miss Michael.
Farewell old friend, you'll live on in our memory and in the music we cherish.
Golo
# Posted on May 5th 2007 by golo
Re: RIP Michael Shorrock
Damn, I'm behind in my news reading, so thanks for posting this, George.
Kathleen and Michael had been coming up these last few years to the Boston College St. Patrick's Day party, and they definitely made the occasion a highly enjoyable one.
If anyone here sees Kathleen, tell her a whole bunch of people at BC wish her and the family our very best.
# Posted on May 7th 2007 by sts