Great-grandad makes final trip through Cuddington to his funeral by tractor and trailer

Nev Smallwood, who lived in the village near Northwich, died on April 3 aged 82 and started his journey to Vale Royal Crematorium at 12pm this afternoon.

Nev's wife Heather described him as a 'good mate' to all, who was always full of fun and ready for a joke.

She said: "I thought that going to a funeral by tractor and trailer is a little different and as Nev was such a local character people may be interested to see what is going on.

"I have received 76 cards, which in itself shows that he was quite a personality, having lived within a six miles radius all his life.

Nev Smallwood

"He was always involved in some sport – cricket, golf, bowls, darts, pool, dominoes or cards – and had many trophies to prove his prowess.

"He was a founder member of Oakmere Cricket club from the age of 16, had belonged to the Firbobs Golf and Bowls club since it started and was a member of the Delamere Golf Club, where they flew their flag at half-mast in his honour the day he died."

Nev leaves behind two children, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild which were his 'delight'.

Heather added: "Nev has always lived within a six-mile radius.

"Our first move was by tractor and trailer, second by articulated lorry, third by a bread van, and fourth by horse box.

"This will be by tractor and trailer so we have come full circle."