JOHN Vicker, who had lived in Bradford on Avon for the past 60 years, died at home on April 21 at the age of 83.

Mr Vicker, of Churches, was born and raised in Bath where he met and married Eileen. The couple moved to Bradford on Avon where they have lived since the mid 1950s.

Mr Vicker worked as a shoe repairer at Uncles in Bradford before joining the Avon Rubber Company, where he worked until his retirement. In his spare time he enjoyed having a flutter on the horses and playing cards.

He leaves his wife, his sister Audrey, three children and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His funeral was held yesterday at Haycombe Crematorium in Bath.