Hi, I'm Sam and on June 20th, my father Paul suddenly and unexpectedly passed away.

In lieu of flowers, I'm asking for donations to help me fund the send off that he deserved.

For those of you who knew my dad, his outgoing nature, sharp wit and tacky sense of humour was enough to endear him to most; people enjoyed his company both at home and in the local community.

For those of you who didn't, he was the type of man who you couldn't help but strike up a conversation with and more than likely would end up entertained for the evening!

The funds will be used for a small, family led funeral at a crematorium. He would have claimed to want all the extravagance in the world but really, what's important, is us having the opportunity to say goodbye to this once in a lifetime person with the dignity and respect that he deserves.