Chris Bannister, who worked from the London sales office of Bell-Fruit Manufacturing as advertising manager in the late 1970 and early 1980s, died on November 25 after an illness, aged 63.

He leaves behind his partner Julie and two daughters, Joanna and Georgina. Chris was a friendly outgoing person who will be remembered well by those who knew him.

His funeral will be at Croydon Crematorium East Chapel, CR9 3AT on Tuesday December 13 at 12 noon.