‘Unimaginable void’: Grange Cricket Club mourns sudden death of life member Michael ‘Weed’ Fry

Michael ‘Weed’ Fry is being remembered as a beloved husband, friend and one-eyed Dolphins supporter ‘til the end.

The local cricket community is reeling after the sudden passing of Michael 'Weed' Fry. Picture: Facebook

The local cricket community is mourning the death of beloved Grange Cricket Club life member Michael ‘Weed’ Fry.

A passionate supporter, Mr Fry died on Monday afternoon after suffering a brain aneurysm shortly after watching his beloved Dolphins play in the semi finals at Grange Oval.

He was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

The Grange Dolphins Cricket Club posted a heartfelt tribute to their “much-loved” member on Facebook on Monday.

“As we all know, Weed was a passionate supporter of the Grange Cricket Club,” they wrote.

“His contribution to the club on the field included, 251 games, 413 wickets (ranked 11th highest in the club) and scored 1143 runs as a tail end batter.

“He Captained the F Troop and coached the juniors for a number of years, and was awarded Life Membership in 2003.

“Weed continued to be an avid supporter of the players and the club well after his playing days ceased.

“His memory will live on forever at Grange and we know he is with Barry and May and will be keeping a keen eye on the forthcoming grand finals.”

Mr Fry’s late father Barry Fry was a pioneer of the club, winning six premierships including as A-grade captain with his mother May running the canteen for 50 years.

The Port Adelaide Cricket Club also paid tribute to Mr Fry, announcing that the fourth grade boys team will wear black armbands in his honour at Saturday’s grand final.

“The PACC committee and members are saddened to hear of the passing of club supporter Michael ‘Weed’ Fry earlier this week in sudden and unexpected circumstances,” they wrote.

“Michael is the father of fantastic club man Blake Fry, and we would like to pass on our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Blake, his mum Donna and sister Emily in these very sad times.

“The 4th grade boys will wear black armbands in their Grand Final this Saturday.”

A GoFundMe has been set up by friend Mandy Kidd to support his family.

“It is with broken hearts that we share the devastating loss of our friend Michael (Weed) a devoted husband, loving father and friend to many,” Ms Kidd wrote.

“His passing has left an unimaginable void in the lives of his beloved family.

“Whilst we cannot take away their pain, we can come together to offer support in the way Weed would have done for us.”

Mr Fry is survived by his wife Donna and children Blake and Emily.

To donate, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-weed-fry

Originally published as ‘Unimaginable void’: Grange Cricket Club mourns sudden death of life member Michael ‘Weed’ Fry