Good mate, family man
Mourners gather to remember a ‘cheeky prankster’
NORTH Shore dad Jason Fry will be remembered as a cheeky prankster who was forever willing to help his mates, mourners heard yesterday.
The father-of-three, farewelled after his death two weeks ago, was also a guardian for his sisters as they grew, vetting potential boyfriends as they were introduced to him.
Mourners gathered at Tuckers’ chapel in Geelong West to the realisation that Fry’s life was cut short — only 41 years in.
Laughter filled the room when the story of Fry shortcircuiting his family home as a young man was told.
After completing work experience at Salt Electrical in Geelong, Fry put theory into practice as he attempted to replace a single power point.
As a student at James Harrison Secondary College Fry wagged but was sprung when he walked directly past his mum Jenny while on the loose.
But the crowd heard it will be Fry’s loving hug that she will now miss the most.
Friend and best man at Fry’s wedding, Terry, recount- ed 23 years of friendship.
“He was a bloke who you wanted by your side. He was cheeky and sometimes rude but he was always there for me no matter what.”
Terry’s daughter told the crowd of Fry’s willingness to teach her how to drive while towing a trailer.
Fry was an entrepreneur at heart which included a shortlived stint caring for alpacas.
His sister Rachael Edmondson-Jennings recounted her memories of a protective brother and the close bond she shared with him.
“I’m not saying goodbye because you will be with me until the day I die,” Ms EdmondsonJennings said.
Chaplain Aaron Hille encouraged mourners to remember the good times they shared with Fry.
“If you can remember the memories of him he will live on ... take hold of them because they will enrich your lives,” Mr Hille said.
A remembrance card told mourners Fry’s life drew to a close on April 15 — the day his body was found in a car at North Shore. A 40-year-old man has been charged with his murder.