I still think about you all the time Lee, you were such a great friend to me. There are so many occasions when I see your name unexpectedly and you just pop into my mind. I would love to be able to share funny stories with you again and hear you cackle with laughter like you used to. You are so missed, by so many people.

Dear Kathy and the boys, I went to University with Lee and was shocked and upset at hearing the news, Mark Mitchell told me. He was such a great and caring friend, we had some cracking times at Uni. and always looked out for one another. My thoughts are with you guys, love to you and the family. Raj xxxx

I only just heard yesterday from the golf club. Still in shock, just a wonderful kind funny brilliant lad. My happiest memory is the friendly at Ponteland 4BBB. Lee and I were 4 down with 4 to play then Lee went birdie, birdie, par, birdie and I got a 6 footer in at the last to win the game. RIP Champ, hope you are up there playing with Seve

Lee was a great supporter of Whitley Lodge Under Fives, for many years he gave up his time to volunteer as our treasurer, we remember his good humour and charisma.

A fab, funny, witty man who will be missed by many, sending love to Kathy, William, Thomas and Michael. From The Shields xx

Thank you for always believing in your students an always being so positive