Malcolm Frary RIP

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

It has just been reported on the Mayhem site that Malcolm passed away last night.

**LINK**

He will be greatly missed for his ever patient help in giving advice and the benefit of his expertise.

Our condolences go out to his family.

Colin

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

he will be sadly missed in the area he lived and in wider circles, as he was a very big person in the "back rooms" of the Blackpool model show, where his help and organisation of the bring and buy stand in aid of the RNLI was enormous over the years.

[Fred wooleyParticipant @fredwooley76212]

A Gentleman of the highest order he will be missed by All th eorganisers of the Blackpool show let alone the club members

My Sinceere condolances to his Family

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

My commiserations to his family and all who knew him.

Ashley

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

sadly further to the very sad news about Malcolm, his daughter posted on facebook tonight this awful and diabolical news.

Blackpool Police tllmau1183Shpa5iml9r0e09 · A murder investigation is underway following the death of a man in Blackpool. We were called around 4.35pm yesterday (Saturday, January 1) to a report of a sudden death at an address in Eccleston Road. Emergency services attended to find the body of a man. Sadly the man, later identified as Malcolm Frary, 76, was pronounced dead at the scene. A Home Office post mortem has taken place and his death is now being treated as murder. Following enquiries a man has been arrested by police and is in custody. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and are keen to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area between New Year’s Eve (Friday, December 31) and New Year’s Day (Saturday, January 1). Det Ch Insp Lee Wilson, of Lancashire Police’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Mr Frary’s family at this sad and very difficult time. “A murder investigation has been launched and we are keen to identify as many witnesses as possible. “While we have made an arrest, we are particularly keen to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries. “Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the Eccleston Road area between the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, overnight into New Year’s Day? If so, please come forward. Any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, could be vital to our investigation.” A 43-year-old man from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 1276 of January 1. We would also encourage people to report information using the Major Incident Public Portal: **LINK**

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

i cannot believe that anyone could do such a thing to the most peaceful unassuming and helpful man that Malcolm was,,,,,,,he was a lovely man to know. god bless him and his family.

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Just utterly shocking,

Colin

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Absolutely awful, words fail.

A

[Richard SimpsonModerator @richardsimpson88330]

I simply cannot believe what I've just read Neil and I am totally stunned. His family must be absolutely devastated.

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

i can only agree with that Richard……………..you hear about it day in, day out, but when it is someone you know………..it is just too hard to imagine what his family are going through…………i can only pray for them to be strong.

very very sad indeed.

[Peter FitnessParticipant @peterfitness34857]

The initial post on Mayhem reported that Malcolm had died suddenly. That in itself was a shock, but to read the manner of his death was infinitely more horrifying, I can only try to imagine what his family is going through.

My sincere condolences to them at this dreadful time.

Peter.

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

As on Mayhem, we won't be speculating on the circumstances here. What we know already is tragic enough. The facts will emerge in due course. In the meantime our sympathies go out to his family.

Colin

[geconParticipant @gecon]

I 'looked in' to the Forum yesterday to make a frivolous comment about dismantling the Xmas train layout. Instead, I was shocked and saddened to read the news of Malcolms death. Such a tragic loss.

Condolences to his family and friends.

George

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Posting by Malcolm's daughter Susan repeated from Maykem site:

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. It is of great comfort to both myself and my family to know that my dad was so highly thought of and will be remembered as the kind and generous man that we all knew.

I have authorised Dave to give updates with regards to details as and when they are made and passed on to him.

Thank you
Susan Frary

Edited By Colin Bishop on 05/01/2022 14:17:12

[James Hill 5Participant @jameshill5]

Having just managed to get back on the laptop after a few days, I went on to the forum and saw the terrible news about Malcolm Frary.

Mr Frary answered several of my questions regarding different aspects of modelling for me for which I will always be grateful.

My condolences to his family and friends,

Jim.

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

I have received the following information about Malcolm's funeral from Dave and Kelly Jones who are liaising with his Daughter Susan.

If you wish to attend please advise Dave and Kelly by PM on the Mayhem site to the username Mrs Stav. If you are unable to do this then PM me and I will pass a message on.

Details of the wake for anyone wishing to attend:
South Shore Tennis Club,
Midgeland Road,
Blackpool,
FY4 5HZ

I understand that the Funeral Director will be setting up a facility for internet donations in memory of Malcom and Dave and Kelly will let me have the details when they are available.

Colin

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Malcolm Frary Will be laid to rest on the 26th Day of January at 10:45 at Lytham Crematorium, Regent Avenue, Lytham St Annes FY8 4AB. Please note Family Flowers ONLY and a collection for the Blackpool branch of the RNLI. Apparently there will be room for 50 inside the crematorium but there is covered standing room where the service will be relayed outside. The wake details will be sent to me as soon as the Family have an idea of Numbers. if you are planning to go to the Wake can you PLEASE LET ME KNOW BY MESSAGE ONLY so I can tell Susan approximate Numbers.

Thanks Kelly and Stav

 

Edited By Colin Bishop on 13/01/2022 13:23:02

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Donations in memory of Malcolm can be made online using the secure payment facility provided by the funeral directors:

**LINK**

Colin

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Payment process worked OK. Just a small gesture in thanks for Malcom's unstinted help to us all on the Forum.

He will be sadly missed.

Colin

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

It is Malcolm's funeral today.

Our sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Colin

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

Malcolm Frary had a good send off today with a lovely service at Lytham St Annes Crematorium, and in his own wry and dry humour had this little ditty played as the last piece of music to end his service and a bright and celebrative reason to remember him as the eternal optimist.

God bless you Malcolm…….we'll remember you as a goodly man, always willing to help those in need.

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Edited By neil howard-pritchard on 27/01/2022 00:04:17

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Thanks tor that Neil.

Colin

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Ian Dunne who was accused of Malcolm's murder, pleaded guilty at Preston Crown Court and has been sentenced to life imprisonment to serve not less than 19 years.

There is a BBC report here:

**LINK**

Once again our thoughts are with Malcolm's family in respect of this horrible crime. At least justice has been done.

RIP Malcolm, you were a very nice man and loved by your family and friends.

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Colin

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