Tributes have poured for a Derby man described as loving who died peacefully in his sleep.
The man, locally named as Trev Baker, died on August 14 at his home. His wife Leanne Baker, who broke the news on Facebook said her heart was aching at the loss.
Leanne said: “With great sadness and an aching heart I would like to share details of my loving husband, Trev’s, funeral arrangements, which will be on Thursday, September 19, at 11am at Markeaton Crematorium.
“Trev passed away on 14th August, due to heart disease, and drifted away peacefully in his sleep at home, which was a blessing at a very sad time. Myself and all of our families will have a space in our hearts that will never be filled, we all miss him so much. I will not be a widow as I will always be a wife to a husband with wings xxx
Flowers and tributes can be sent to Marc Stephen’s Funeral Directors, while donations can be made to the British Heart Foundation.
On Facebook, several readers paid tribute to Trev, describing him as a lovely man. Anne Plimmer said: “Bless you, Leanne lots of memories for us all to keep in our hearts forever, fly high little brother. you will be sadly missed”
Julie Elizabeth wrote: “So sorry to hear this sad news Leanne, thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family xx”
Shazzie Elsworth said: “Omg i didn’t know..im so sorry for your loss Leanne Baker .. trev was an amazing man and helped me loads with my awful car r.i.p trev x”
Pam Woolley wrote: “He,ll always be in our thoughts and heart ĺeanne xx”
