Frederick McMain Obituary

McMain
Frederick
Aged 88 years, formerly of Basegreen and Crookes, died peacefully on 23rd March in the care of Aaron House. Loving son of the late Marjorie, brother of the late Dennis, uncle of Helen and close friend of Ethel. Service at Hutcliffe Wood Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd April at 2.00pm. No flowers please, donations if wished for Dementia UK may be sent to John Heath & Sons 14 Earsham Street S4 7LS or made online at www.JohnHeath.co.uk

Published by The Star (Sheffield) on Apr. 3, 2025.

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Peter Branson

June 7, 2025

Only just come across the sad news of the passing of one of Sheffield´s true characters. As a graphic designer working for James Neill, one of Sheffield´s tool manufacturers I took photographs to Fred on numerous occasions for retouching. He worked in the same office in St Paul´s Chambers near the Peace Gardens as a designer friend Terry Smith, the same building where David Blunkett worked who I saw a couple of times when visiting Fred. Fred was a lovely fellow and sometimes when I called his home number his mum would answer and I would say "hello is that Mr McMain´s secretary" which amused her greatly. I could go on about Fred but sadly we lost touch many years ago, a talented and lovely man. RIP Fred x

Helen Bachu

April 24, 2025

My Uncle Fred was a very special person. He was truly unique and one of life's kind people. He was very unassuming and lived a humble life. His artwork was exquisite, he was incredibly talented. He spent his life living with my grandma and was very much her carer in her later years. I will miss his unique take on life, one of life's true eccentrics and a person who would never harm a fly. Thank you to Aaron House for caring for him when he needed extra support - the family really appreciated the excellent care he received. Rest in peace and fly high xx

Peter Wright

April 9, 2025

Fred was a very dear and honourable friend since school days .He was a very honest and generous person and an exquisite artist . He spent most of his life with his artistic God given gifts . His family were very very humble and loyal friends , and he spent most of his time displaying his tremendous gifts in art developing marvellous paintings for special magazines doing very precise work for a number of firms in Sheffield and also his skills were called for in London .His main art work consisted of Lancaster bombers , Spitfires , Vulcan bombers and small leisure planes for various flying clubs .
He will be sadly missed and I send my prayers and condolences to Helen and her family

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