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The obituary notice of Francis (Frank) MCNAMARA (Mr Mac)

Grimsby | Published in: Grimsby Telegraph.

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FrancisMCNAMARAFrank passed away peacefully on 16th March 2026 aged 104 years after three happy years at Ladysmith Care Home Grimsby.

Devoted husband of the late Dora for over 67 years, loving dad to Michael, Paul, Jane and the late Anton, dear father-in-law to Richard, grandfather to 7 amazing grandchildren and great-grandfather to 10 wonderful great-grandchildren.

Beloved by friends and neighbours, Mr Mac was held in high esteem by staff and by the thousands of customers he served in his shops in Convamore Road, Sandringham Road, Sutcliffe Avenue and Scartho from 1953 until his retirement in 2004.

A service to celebrate Frank's life will be held at St Mary on the Sea Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, DN32 9DX on Friday 17th April 2026 at 12 Noon.

Frank is resting at Mashfords Funeral Home, Norfolk Lane, Cleethorpes, DN35 8BB. No flowers please by request.

Donations in lieu, if so desired, may be sent to Grimsby's food bank online at www.justgiving.com/charity/rockcommunityhub or by cheque made payable to "Rock Community Hub CIO" and sent to the funeral directors.

All enquiries. Tel. 01472 200004.
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Donation left by Kate Warrender
18/04/2026
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Fondest Memories.
Donation left by Jackie Hopkinson nee Marlow
17/04/2026
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A salute to Frank McNamara. A stalwart of the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht club. Father to a sailing dynasty. Friend to the community his shops served. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Frank.
John
17/04/2026
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A salute to Frank, a stalwart of the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Yacht Club. Father to a dynasty of sailors. Friend to the community his shops served. Condolences to the family , rest in peace Frank.
GCYC
17/04/2026
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RIP Mr Mac, when god made you he threw away the mould, one in a million.
I spent many happy years working for you when I left school, kindest most generous boss, never forgotten 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Chris MacDougall
16/04/2026
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Chris MacDougall
16/04/2026
So sorry to hear. Love to the family.


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Shirley Campbell
14/04/2026
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14/04/2026
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Jean Norgrove nee Westerman
14/04/2026
My mother used his shops on Sutcliffe ave when we lived down Milton Road in the 70s
Rod Braithwaite
13/04/2026
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