George (Mal) Malcolm Kirby

George (Mal) Malcolm Kirby (29 Apr 1953 - 19 Jun 2022)

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Location
St Mary's Church Abbey plain Whitby YO22 4JR
Date
8th Jul 2022
Time
12pm
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Whitby Cemetery 38 Larpool Lane , Whitby YO22 4JE
Date
8th Jul 2022
Time
1pm

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In loving memory of George Malcolm (Mal) Kirby who sadly passed away on 19th June 2022 in Scarborough Hospital. Much loved partner of Julie, Dearest Dad to Adam step dad to Simon and Christina adored Grandad to Max, Harvey and Katie and a loving Brother to Maggy and Sue and their families. Funeral service takes place in St Mary's Church, Whitby at 12 noon on Friday 8th July followed by burial in Whitby Cemetery at 1pm.
Family flowers only by request but donations in memory may be given to Alzheimers Society & Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Robert Matthews wrote

I used to know Malcolm when I lived in Scarborough. I knew him through the chess club and afterwards we would always go for a pint in either the Commercial or the Tap. I knew him when he was going through a rough time and was very pleased when he found Julie. When I moved to France, 18 years ago, we kept up a correspondence for a few years, but it eventually lapsed. I was reading a news article today involving a namesake and it made me google Malcolm. This obituary is what I found and I am so sad. My condolences to Julie and family.

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  • Thank you Robert for your kind words it means a lot. It was all so sudden, I can be grateful for 24 years together, it doesn’t feel enough time but I am able to treasure that time we had. I hope you and your family are well. Thank you warmest regards Julie

    Posted by Julie on 4/01/2023 Report abuse

  • Thanks for your reply Julie. I was expecting the website to alert me by email if anyone responded because I had to give an email address before posting my message - so I didn't bother looking on here again until now. A sudden death is more difficult to come to terms with. I feel so sorry for you. It was a big shock to me because 69 is too early and Malcolm always looked a lot younger than his years. Could you let me know what happened, please? I can send you a private email address if you prefer. But if it's too painful to talk about, I understand. Best regards, Robert

    Posted by Robert on 31/01/2023 Report abuse
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Sue Styler donated £20 in memory of George

Sending so much love to Mal’s family today. I first met Mal when he was the annoying little brother, who always appeared when I called for his sister Margaret to go to school. I was about 7. Mal would have been 2 years younger. We met up again when we worked together in Whitby. This time he wasn’t annoying 🤣 & we clicked straight away with many nostalgic memories. I was truly gutted to hear he had died. ❤️❤️❤️

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Paul Derbyshire donated £50 in memory of George

In memory of a loving Uncle. Paul, Corey, Katie, George and Lizzie

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Laurence Mitchell donated in memory of George
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Ruth Maltby wrote

Thinking of you all. With love and all our best wishes, Ruth and Steve xx

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Chris Smiles donated £20 in memory of George
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Val Goodwin wrote

Devastated to hear of the sudden loss of dear Mal, when Gordon and I moved down to York in the 1970s we joined CAMRA and the Bay Horse Folk Club, and met Mal and have been friends ever since. We were so glad that he found true love with Julie and how they supported each other, and loved his time with his family, his garden, and his football. So sad he is gone, too soon and thinking of Julie and the family at this sad time.

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Sarah Beattie donated £5 in memory of George

Thinking of you all and sending my love xx

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Neil Pennock donated £10 in memory of George

I have known Malcolm since he joined Scarborough Chess Club in 1992
We played in many club competitions, whilst also playing for the team in the Yorkshire League and York League. More recently he has organised the Club Championship Competition and the Summer Competition. A gentleman at the board and off it.
He will be greatly missed.

Neil Pennock
Scarborough Chess Club

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Remembering the best Great Uncle a girl could ask for! Rest in peace Uncle Mal, love from Katie xxx

Remembering the best Great Uncle a girl could ask for! Rest in peace Uncle Mal, love from Katie xxx

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Susan Hodgson donated £30 in memory of George
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Chloe Wilson donated £5 in memory of George
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Billie Adams donated £5 in memory of George

In memory of George

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Jenna McGovern donated £20 in memory of George
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Jenna McGovern wrote

I am going to miss our weekly chats about the weather, your brews, your red pen and seeing you being such a great grandad. Rest in peace Mal 💔

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Sharon Theaker donated £25 in memory of George

In loving memory of Mal.
Sharon and Gill x

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Andrea Owen donated £10 in memory of George

Sending lots of love 💗

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Charlotte Hutton donated £5 in memory of George
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Dorothy Coates donated £10 in memory of George

Following your way of life Mal x

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Karen Haines donated £10 in memory of George
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George (Mal) Malcolm Kirby Remembering the best Great Uncle a girl could ask for! Rest in peace Uncle Mal, love from Katie xxx

Remembering the best Great Uncle a girl could ask for! Rest in peace Uncle Mal, love from Katie xxx

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