We remember Will initially for our adventures on Ghost Hunts, Urban Explores and Guided Walks around 2010. John, Will and I had so much fun acting like middle-aged teenagers, as part of a wider group. We got to know Will on these outings and our friendship extended beyond the wider group, with us enjoying social occasions and camping holidays. In fact, as it happened our family grew! Wills eldest son’ happened to meet his life partner on one of our walks-our daughter. We share grandchildren. How we laughed when we realised that we would be ‘forever connected’? ( when we eventually realised that we were neighbours in 1991 and admitted that we didn’t like each other, at that time). Will will be remembered for his gentlemanly ways, his loyalty. He always acted like a true gent. He didn’t suffer fools gladly. A generous man, willing to always share what he had ‘Flashing the fags’ or offering lifts. His cooking was sublime- especially his enchiladas! I remember the time the ‘Grannetts’ came together for Christmas- slaved for hours but it was Will’ ‘secret gravy recipe’ that stole the show! His camo-wear, his safari hats, love of (quality) coffee, Billy Joel, Sylvester Stallone, Ken Dodd, ‘Tom and Jerry’ are just some of the reminders of Will enjoyed and will be remembered by us, forever. A true friend. A fellow Grand-parent. ‘Daddy Will’ to our daughter. We love you. xxx

Dad, I will never forget the night you made Jake scared. The night you locked yourself out during the winter. You walked all the way from New Brighton to our house in your pyjamas and old slippers at about 3 in the morning. I could hear knocking and woke Jake up, you knocked for ages on lots of the windows and Jake kept saying don't answer it. No-one would knock this late. And each time we checked out the window we couldn't see anyone. In the end at about 4.15am I opened the door to Jake telling me off about strangers and you were there. You were frozen to the bone and so grateful we eventually answered. We all cuddled you to warm you up, grabbed blankets too and you stayed over that night. I'm so glad you came to ours that night and that I answered (in the end). You were like a dad to me. You treated Gemma and I like your own children. Your love was unconditional for us all and we will never forget that. You taught us all so many valuable lessons that we will pass down to our own children. You were so fun to be around and we loved you living at ours. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart that you raised such gentlemen in Jake and Cameron. They are kind, considerate and loving with whit just like yours. We will love and miss you always and forever. You are gone now, out of pain but you will never be forgotten and your grandchildren will always know who you were. I love you dad, you were the best! Sleep tight 💔💔💔

I had the pleasure of working with Will for a few years around 2009. Although our job roles were completely different, we somehow managed to end up working on loads of projects together. He was a loyal friend and colleague. Passionate about the things he believed in, and great company for putting the world to rights. I have plenty of fond memories of working with Will. I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him.