Details are released for funeral of artist Malcolm
THE funeral details have been released for renowned Southport artist Malcolm Fryer. Malcolm died on January 7 aged 85 after a battle against cancer.
He died at home, surrounded by his family, the way he wanted to go.
He leaves daughter Katie Fryer, daughter Juliet Holmes and her husband Richard, their children Becca and Ben, and his cousin Pat James.
His funeral service will take place on Thursday, February 2, at 1.15pm at St James Church, 26 Lulworth Road, Birkdale, Southport.
It will be followed by the committal at 2.30pm at the Liverpool Road Cemetery, 473 Liverpool Road, Southport. Family flowers only please
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Queenscourt Hospice.
Malcolm’s family have praised staff at Queenscourt Hospice for the exceptional care he received and the support they enjoyed in the weeks before he passed away.
Malcolm’s love of painting remained until the end, and he even enjoyed giving painting lessons to one of the Queenscourt At Home nurses.
His very close friend Ian Norris, who is a fellow artist, also played a prominent part in sustaining his passion for painting and classical music until the end of his life.
A prolific landscape painter, his works of art have been sold all over the UK, the USA and beyond.
He was modestly proud to be featured in Frances Spalding’s authoritative book donations to
Twentieth Century Painters and Sculptors.
Malcolm’s daughter Katie Fryer said: “Dad went peacefully, we were very grateful for that.
“It has not been easy, but he did his best to the last.
“Dad was someone who always wanted to give to others in a positive way. He tried to bring peace and calm into this world.
“There are lots of people who love his paintings, and that means a lot.
“Lots of people know Dad through the art world, and through the antique world too.
“He enjoyed working, and painting, right up to the end.”