A Journeyman Forever in our Hearts
This site is a tribute site to Paul Fry who sadly passed at the age of 67, on 22 December 2023. Paul was a dedicated career man who worked hard to achieve everything he dreamed of. Please leave memories, photos and tributes for us to share. There are links in some of the picture descriptions to his digital work, with the idea that this site be a central hub to his career.
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Thoughts
I am so sad to hear that we have lost our dear lovely wonderful Paul. He and I have been friends for over fifty years – since I was a junior photographer in Stevenage and he started as a young trainee reporter. We got ourselves into more tangles than you could ever imagine as reporter and photographer ! Everyone loved Paul – a great writer, brilliant journalist, easy with people, professional, passionate, thoroughly decent, a true gentleman – all wrapped up in a wicked sense of humour and a cheeky smile. He was an absolute joy to be around – on the newsdesk, out on a story, or at The Red Hart downing a pint or two. He was one of the kindest, most generous, amazing people I have ever known. A shining beacon and an absolute legend (apart from all those excruciating jokes of course.) The world is an emptier place without you, mate. I miss you. Nick X
Nick Lockett / Photographer
25th January 2024
It was really shocking to learn of Paul Fry's death at such a young age.
I always regarded him as one of the younger generation compared to many of us. An
extremely talented individual and, though it was all a long time ago, I remember him as
having a 'can-do' attitude and nothing was ever too much trouble for him. Big loss when he
moved to the Mail and I have no doubt that his ability contributed a great deal to that title's
success. RIP Paul.
Mick Connaughton
14th January 2024
- It's funny the things that stick in your head. Paul was working with John
Watson on features, and he produced artwork for a page that was really terrific. I think it
may have been for a Cheltenham Gold Cup preview, and Paul had the three market leaders
for the race expertly cut out to make it look as if they were all jumping the last fence
together. It was a great idea and worked brilliantly. It was certainly ahead of its time.
John Curle
14th January 2024
Candles
I wish to pay tribute to Paul and I’m very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. I worked with him at Pagemasters and he always had a great anecdote or story or joke to tell, we knew him as dedicated journalist. He will be missed.
Lit by Anne-Marie De Bruin on 19th January 2024
Thinking of you as you remember Paul. Please accept our condolences and our thanks for your kind support. We hope this page brings you comfort and becomes a place to share treasured memories.
Lit by RAF Benevolent Fund on 15th January 2024