With a huge sense of sadness we are sharing the overwhelming loss of Brian who passed away on 22 October at home.

Brian fought his illness with the determination and bravery he was so well known for, and as usual was an inspiration to those who loved him and were closest to him.

Brian made a positive impression on so many people in so many ways during his lifetime, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

As a family we are very grateful for the support, well wishes and kind words we have received over recent weeks.

If you wish to make a donation in Brian's memory we are supporting the Woodland Trust as protecting our environment for his grandchildren (and their grandchildren) was something that Brian felt very passionately about.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.