Funeral details announced for Southport piano man Frank

Funeral details have been announced for famous Southport pianist Frank Garner.

Frank Garner, who won a host of fans and admirers as resident pianist at Southport’s Scarisbrick Hotel’s cocktail bar for three decades, has died at the age of 88.

Tributes have been paid to the Merseyside musical maestro, with friend and famous football author John Keith saying he “weaved a tapestry of music almost his entire life.”

During his long career at the keyboard he backed many artistes such as Ken Dodd, Alma Cogan and the actor Bill Dean, who played Harry Cross in Brookside.

Frank’s daughter Alison says all are welcome to celebrate Frank’s life at a service at Southport Crematorium on March 10th from 1pm.

Anyone wishing to make a tribute to Frank is kindly asked to make a donation to Dementia UK.