I'm very sorry to hear this news. When I succeeded Malcolm as Editor of the Rich&Twick in 2003 we had a month-long handover period.

His enthusiasm and affection for the community was deep and infectious. It was a privilege to take over the reigns from such a man

I was privileged to have been trained as a Reporter by Malcolm. He was an inspirational man, who really cared about the job he did and the people whose lives he touched. I went on to work in radio and television, but never forgot the wonderful family, headed by Malcolm, that was the Richmond and Twickenham Times. His death is a tremendous shock.
Kay Oliver

What a terribly sad day.....Malcolm was my first editor, from 1990-1993, and as others have mentioned a real inspiration. But more importantly he a compassionate, lovely man who I was honoured to know and call not only my boss, but my friend!

We were bitter rivals for 21 years; friends and colleagues for six. Malcolm was a one-off, who refused to submit to the creed of the 80s - the 25 word par and the 250 word story. He knew his readership and had an instinctive grasp of their expectations from their local newspaper - a fact reflected in 80s circulation figures. He succeeded where others failed. Friday was a sad day for us all.
David Wilson, Editor, Surrey Comet,. 1973-1994

It came as a shock to hear Malcolm had passed especially as he was in good form the night before. Malcolm was a great kind, decent friend and human being. He was very supportive, a wonderful story teller and lived life to the it's full potential. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.

Malcolm was a constant inspiration and mentor to me as a cub reporter
at the RTT newspapers. Our friendship has continued over the years and he was on splendid form
when Nick Smurthwaite and I met him
for lunch only a month or so ago. Many of us can honestly say we owe our subsequent journalistic careers to his encouragement. He believed so passionately in the role of the paper as part of the social glue of the neighbourhood, and we will probably not see his like again.
In a modest way, Malcolm did seem to see us, his former proteges, as part of a lifelong family. He was planning ventures to the last
and his untimely death is truly shocking.

Malcolm had been part of our lives for the last 40 years. We worked and played together. He was our dearest friend.
Malcom's strength of character and commitment to the community he served was second to none. His untimely death was a tremendous shock to us and leaves a huge gap in our lives.

David and Carol Allen

One of the good guys! Malcolm was a kind and wonderful man and a good friend to many people, always charming, a true gentleman who left a lasting impression on everyone he met and someone who has left his mark for future generations with the heritage of the wonderful buildings he fought to preserve. Highly principled, generous spirited, open minded and fun, he was always positive and had so many interesting tales, it was a pleasure to spend time with him. The world is definitely a better place for his time in it - what more can you ask of life? Thank you Malcolm, we will miss you.

paulmortimer, hazlemere says...
12:18pm Mon 18 Aug 08
I'm very sorry to hear this news. When I succeeded Malcolm as Editor of the Rich&Twick in 2003 we had a month-long handover period.

His enthusiasm and affection for the community was deep and infectious. It was a privilege to take over the reigns from such a manI'm very sorry to hear this news. When I succeeded Malcolm as Editor of the Rich&Twick in 2003 we had a month-long handover period.

His enthusiasm and affection for the community was deep and infectious. It was a privilege to take over the reigns from such a man
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kayoliv, Hampton says...
12:21pm Mon 18 Aug 08
I was privileged to have been trained as a Reporter by Malcolm. He was an inspirational man, who really cared about the job he did and the people whose lives he touched. I went on to work in radio and television, but never forgot the wonderful family, headed by Malcolm, that was the Richmond and Twickenham Times. His death is a tremendous shock.
Kay Oliver I was privileged to have been trained as a Reporter by Malcolm. He was an inspirational man, who really cared about the job he did and the people whose lives he touched. I went on to work in radio and television, but never forgot the wonderful family, headed by Malcolm, that was the Richmond and Twickenham Times. His death is a tremendous shock.
Kay Oliver
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Paul Morgan, Hampton Hill says...
2:07pm Mon 18 Aug 08
What a terribly sad day.....Malcolm was my first editor, from 1990-1993, and as others have mentioned a real inspiration. But more importantly he a compassionate, lovely man who I was honoured to know and call not only my boss, but my friend!What a terribly sad day.....Malcolm was my first editor, from 1990-1993, and as others have mentioned a real inspiration. But more importantly he a compassionate, lovely man who I was honoured to know and call not only my boss, but my friend!
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Cometeer, Thames Ditton says...
4:32pm Mon 18 Aug 08
We were bitter rivals for 21 years; friends and colleagues for six. Malcolm was a one-off, who refused to submit to the creed of the 80s - the 25 word par and the 250 word story. He knew his readership and had an instinctive grasp of their expectations from their local newspaper - a fact reflected in 80s circulation figures. He succeeded where others failed. Friday was a sad day for us all.
David Wilson, Editor, Surrey Comet,. 1973-1994We were bitter rivals for 21 years; friends and colleagues for six. Malcolm was a one-off, who refused to submit to the creed of the 80s - the 25 word par and the 250 word story. He knew his readership and had an instinctive grasp of their expectations from their local newspaper - a fact reflected in 80s circulation figures. He succeeded where others failed. Friday was a sad day for us all.
David Wilson, Editor, Surrey Comet,. 1973-1994
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markcigana, london says...
9:15am Tue 19 Aug 08
It came as a shock to hear Malcolm had passed especially as he was in good form the night before. Malcolm was a great kind, decent friend and human being. He was very supportive, a wonderful story teller and lived life to the it's full potential. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. It came as a shock to hear Malcolm had passed especially as he was in good form the night before. Malcolm was a great kind, decent friend and human being. He was very supportive, a wonderful story teller and lived life to the it's full potential. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
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nigelcassidy, Twickenham says...
10:06pm Tue 19 Aug 08
Malcolm was a constant inspiration and mentor to me as a cub reporter
at the RTT newspapers. Our friendship has continued over the years and he was on splendid form
when Nick Smurthwaite and I met him
for lunch only a month or so ago. Many of us can honestly say we owe our subsequent journalistic careers to his encouragement. He believed so passionately in the role of the paper as part of the social glue of the neighbourhood, and we will probably not see his like again.
In a modest way, Malcolm did seem to see us, his former proteges, as part of a lifelong family. He was planning ventures to the last
and his untimely death is truly shocking. Malcolm was a constant inspiration and mentor to me as a cub reporter
at the RTT newspapers. Our friendship has continued over the years and he was on splendid form
when Nick Smurthwaite and I met him
for lunch only a month or so ago. Many of us can honestly say we owe our subsequent journalistic careers to his encouragement. He believed so passionately in the role of the paper as part of the social glue of the neighbourhood, and we will probably not see his like again.
In a modest way, Malcolm did seem to see us, his former proteges, as part of a lifelong family. He was planning ventures to the last
and his untimely death is truly shocking.
Report this post »
RTT1, Farnborough says...
11:00am Wed 20 Aug 08
Malcolm had been part of our lives for the last 40 years. We worked and played together. He was our dearest friend.
Malcom's strength of character and commitment to the community he served was second to none. His untimely death was a tremendous shock to us and leaves a huge gap in our lives.

David and Carol AllenMalcolm had been part of our lives for the last 40 years. We worked and played together. He was our dearest friend.
Malcom's strength of character and commitment to the community he served was second to none. His untimely death was a tremendous shock to us and leaves a huge gap in our lives.

David and Carol Allen
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Alison Hussey, London says...
2:22am Thu 21 Aug 08
One of the good guys! Malcolm was a kind and wonderful man and a good friend to many people, always charming, a true gentleman who left a lasting impression on everyone he met and someone who has left his mark for future generations with the heritage of the wonderful buildings he fought to preserve. Highly principled, generous spirited, open minded and fun, he was always positive and had so many interesting tales, it was a pleasure to spend time with him. The world is definitely a better place for his time in it - what more can you ask of life? Thank you Malcolm, we will miss you.

I was shocked to learn this very sad news and very sorry to have missed the service at St Mary Magdalene Church.

I shall remember Malcolm fondly as a passionate, charming professional who was one of life's real gentlemen. You will be sadly missed. Colette