Jack Fry

On 29 May, at Malvina Major Rest Home in his 96^th year. Loved husband of Megan Fry (deceased)  Loved father of Vincent (deceased), Trudy, Kim; father-in-law of, Jan, Lorraine and ‘Grumps’ to Max. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellington Free Ambulance & Mary Potter Hospice.

TRIBUTES

NZCCM President

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack, and we send our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who loved him.
Jack will be remembered with great respect and affection by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His kindness, generosity of spirit, and quiet dedication left a lasting impression, and his contribution to the people and communities around him will not be forgotten.
At NZCCM, we are grateful for Jack’s connection to our conservation community and for the part he played in supporting the care and preservation of cultural heritage. His memory will remain with us, and we hope his family may take comfort in knowing how warmly he was regarded.
With sincere sympathy,
New Zealand Conservators of Cultural Materials
Pū Manaaki Kahurangi

Susanne Rawson

Jack,
It’s hard to put into words what you meant to me, because you weren’t just someone I worked alongside, you were someone who influenced and inspired me personally.
I’ll always remember your steady presence, your generosity with your knowledge, and the quiet way you lifted the people around you. You had a way of making things feel possible, even when they were complex or uncertain, and that’s something that stays with me!
I’m so grateful to have known you. You brought not just skill and insight, but warmth and integrity. You cared deeply about the work, about people, and about doing things properly, and that showed in everything you did.
You’ve left a mark that won’t fade, in the work we continue and in the way we carry ourselves forward.
Thank you, Jack. You’ll be deeply missed and always remembered.

Rex Johnson

My condolences and very best wishes to you all as you come to terms with Jack’s passing. May I share an insight of my own about Jack. I first met Jack when we were snowmen together at Scott Base. I was looking after radio communications for the NZ Post Office and he was doing something much more important – like looking after Scott’s Hut and showing Prince Edward around. It was a distinct pleasure to meet up with Jack again when I became associated with MAANZ as a SCUBA diver who liked visiting rusty stuff underwater, and then to find Jack on the surface – planning on how to look after it all. I feel that Jack is now being looked after by us now in our own way, and by someone far greater who cares for us all. May Jack rest in peace, but know that he will not be forgotten by his friends – he was too amazing a man to slide out of sight altogether. My love to you all. Rex Johnson, Cromwell.