Scottish Rock Garden Club Forum
Specific Families and Genera => Saxifraga => Topic started by: Maggi Young on September 05, 2020, 06:11:27 PM
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It is with great regret that I report the death of Malcolm McGregor, a tremendous supporter of the SRGC over many years and a wonderful Editor of the Rock Garden for many years, bringing a new vigour to the publication. Malcolm will be fondly missed by his many friends and his family of course - but also by at least three major plant organisations. Malcolm's favourite plants were saxifrages and he wrote the definitive book on these plants. He was also much involved with the Saxifraga Society, as their Editor and also serving as their President at the time of his death. Also a long time member of NARGS, he also served as the Editor of the NARGS Bulletin for some years, breathing new life into it when that was so badly needed.
Malcolm travelled widely in many countries, he wrote, he gave talks, he even lead tours - he was a real live-wire and great company.
His family and beloved wife Monica will be bereft without him - as will his many friends and admirers and I am sure many will join me in sending them our deepest sympathy.
We send condolences to Monica, their sons and wider family - we can feel your sorrow in Malcolm's loss and join in missing him.
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Malcolm playing with his first grandchild
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The cover of Malcolm McGregor's Saxifraga monograph.
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He came to talk to our group a few years ago, I remember he wore colourful clothing and in particular his red glasses. His animated way of sharing his knowledge with us was also much enjoyed.... I have his book and will always remember him as I use it time and time again....
RIP Malcolm....
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Ditto Chris. When he came to East Lancashire AGS he came and had a meal with us first. He was wonderful company and a terrific speaker.
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I will always remember him. When I wanted to know about growing Hardy Saxifrage he gave me plenty of information. My deepest sympathies to his family.