Fred Garner

mickthered · 21st April 2008, 22:45

It is with extreme sadness that we have to inform you that Fred Garner has passed away.

Fred was found by a member of staff at the hotel in Whitley Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning having suffered a severe head injury, resulting in irreparable damage to his brain.

He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and underwent major surgery yesterday afternoon. The injuries were of such an extent that the surgery was in vain and Fred passed away earlier this evening, having never regained consciousness.

The police are continuing their enquiries and to the best of our knowledge no official statement has yet been issued with regard to the possible cause of this incident.

We will endeavour to pass on any further information as it is received.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Fred's parents and all his family at this tragic time and we would respectfully ask that their privacy be respected.

God Bless you Fred, Rest In Peace.

redfan · 22nd April 2008, 10:59

This is devastating news, I was at the game on Saturday and I was still on a high but this news has brought me down to earth. R.I.P. Fred you will be missed by all at FC, my thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.

Marching · 22nd April 2008, 12:21

Tragic news.

Thoughts are with his family and those that knew him.

UnitedRoadRed · 22nd April 2008, 12:42

Very sad news indeed. RIP Fred.

mickthered · 22nd April 2008, 16:35

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A minute silence will be held before Wednesday night’s game against Woodley Sports in commemoration of the life of FC United founder member and season ticket holder Fred Garner who passed away on Monday evening.

Fred stayed in the North East after Saturday’s game against Newcastle Blue Star and was found injured at the rear of The Rex Hotel in Whitley Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and underwent major surgery. The injuries were of such an extent that the surgeon’s efforts were in vain and Fred passed away having failed to regain consciousness.

It is our understanding that the coroner is satisfied that Fred’s death was an accident.

Our thoughts and condolences are with all Fred’s family and friends at this tragic time.

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Marching · 23rd April 2008, 21:52

Any news on what happened Mick?

mickthered · 23rd April 2008, 22:41

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Originally Posted by Marching

Any news on what happened Mick?

Seems that the Coroner is satisfied that Fred's death was an accident

Apart from that I dont think anyone is ever going to know fully what happened
he was seen on cctv talking in the hotel reception at 3:30 am where he then went outside possibly for a smoke then was found in the morning by a hotel worker

21st April 2008, 22:45	#1 (permalink)
mickthered First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,656	Fred Garner It is with extreme sadness that we have to inform you that Fred Garner has passed away. Fred was found by a member of staff at the hotel in Whitley Bay in the early hours of Sunday morning having suffered a severe head injury, resulting in irreparable damage to his brain. He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and underwent major surgery yesterday afternoon. The injuries were of such an extent that the surgery was in vain and Fred passed away earlier this evening, having never regained consciousness. The police are continuing their enquiries and to the best of our knowledge no official statement has yet been issued with regard to the possible cause of this incident. We will endeavour to pass on any further information as it is received. Our thoughts and condolences are with Fred's parents and all his family at this tragic time and we would respectfully ask that their privacy be respected. God Bless you Fred, Rest In Peace.

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22nd April 2008, 10:59	#2 (permalink)
redfan Reserve Team Player Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: It's not the colour of your shirt that counts, it's the colour of your heart Posts: 2,847	This is devastating news, I was at the game on Saturday and I was still on a high but this news has brought me down to earth. R.I.P. Fred you will be missed by all at FC, my thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.

22nd April 2008, 12:21	#3 (permalink)
Marching Admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 26,809	Tragic news. Thoughts are with his family and those that knew him.

22nd April 2008, 12:42	#4 (permalink)
UnitedRoadRed Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,914	Very sad news indeed. RIP Fred.

23rd April 2008, 21:52	#6 (permalink)
Marching Admin Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 26,809	Any news on what happened Mick?