Hi, my name is Nick Palmer, a friend of Michael Bucchan, his wife Nadia and their nineteen year old son Primo. Sadly, after a short illness Michael passed away on Wednesday 20th November. This was a shock to us all, as Michael was a fit and strong man.

Micheal, like myself was an rope access technician (industrial abseiler) and his son Primo attended the same primary school as my sons and I became good friends with them some 15 years ago.

Although Nadia, Michael's widow, would never ask for financial help, I know that the cost of the funeral is causing her a great deal of stress. Therefore I would be very grateful if anyone can help towards these costs. Although not a great sum, I pledge £100