Gerald Dale Fairclough

Not sure if anyone will read this by now. I just hung 3 Gerry Fairclaugh paintings my late wife Marion and I purchased from him years ago at the outdoor art festival held at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, CT. I decided to Google his name and found his obituary. My condolences to his family and friends.

I'm sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. I was just a kid, a student of Gerry's way back in the 70's in Plainview NY. I spent many Tuesday nights in his basement, painting from live models, and soaking in what a real artist is like. He was an inspiration. So much so, that I followed in his footsteps and have been a painter and instructor for years. I still reference him as I tell my students when they ask if I approve- "Gerry would say '...fairly good!' " Sorry I never got to reconnect. May his...

I´m sitting here looking at a painting I bought from Jerry many years back. He was at a street fair in Helper Utah drawing portraits. As I flipped through his many drawings stacked against the booth wall, my husband pointed out an incredible oil he´d painted in Saigon. Jerry told us his story of being a combat artist during Vietnam and he was surprised to see he had been carrying the painting around all these years. I had no money but was clearly moved by this painting. I offered to trade my...

I'm sorry to hear about Jerry's passing. I saw him a few years ago after a long time of not having seen him. I happened to be framing the drawing he made at my orchestra rehearsal several years ago. Jerry was a great and caring friend and an incredible artist. My condolences to the family.

To the family of Gerald Fairclough,

Our condolences to you at the loss of your dear loved one, Jerry.
He was a kind and gentle man who was very talented.
May his memory ever sustain you at this difficult time and in the days ahead.
He will be missed by all who knew him.

Our sympathy and love,
Sherman and Karma Rae Sheffield, neighbors

I am sorry to learn of Jerry's death.
I enjoyed knowing he and his family.
From 1956 to 2017 his memory will be
forever instilled in my heart. He was
a friend and a talented artist.

I bought this painting from Jerry some years back and have searched for him since. I will never forget his kindness, generosity and talent. He was an amazing artist and human being. I'm sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss, I hope that Gods thoughts for the future give you strength and hope. Jeremiah 29:11