TRIBUTES have been paid to a pub maintenance man from Malvern who "brought life into a room."

Anthony Parrat, from Malvern, died on Sunday, April 21 at the age of 57.

Mr Parrat had worked as a maintenance man at the Anchor Inn Pub on Yates Hay Road for the past two-and-a-half years.

Remembered as being an integral part of the pub's family, those who knew Mr Parrat best have paid tribute to him.

John Sabin, a colleague of Mr Parrat's at the Anchor Inn, said: "Tony was a lovely chap, everyone liked him.

Malvern Gazette: Mr Parrat worked as the Anchor Inn's 'handyman' for the past two-and-a-half yearsMr Parrat worked as the Anchor Inn's 'handyman' for the past two-and-a-half years (Image: Luke Udell)

"He'd always keep the place looking tidy - he only lived about 200 yards down the road from the pub.

"He was a nice fella. He would come out on a morning and see what needed doing.

"Everyone that uses the pub misses him. He never had a bad word to say about anyone.

"He was loved by everyone, always cheerful, enjoying himself. We had a few laughs along the way and he was always smiling.

"He was the sort of guy that if someone had a puncture down the road, he would grab a jack and help them - he was one of those chaps."

Luke Udell, landlord at the Anchor Inn, said while Mr Parrat worked on and off for the pub during his period there, he called him a "valued member" of the pub's family.

"Tony was very friendly," he said.

Malvern Gazette: Mr Parrat has been described as a lovely chap who was loved by everyoneMr Parrat has been described as a lovely chap who was loved by everyone (Image: Luke Udell)

"He bought life into a room when he walked in. Very kind, loving and all round a nice guy.

"We were all very emotional on Monday when we got the news - it hit us all quite deeply.

"Just having him around was one of my favourite memories of him.

"He always seemed to be happy in his work, no job was too little for Tony.

"He was not only part of the community but also of the Anchor Inn family, and will be dearly missed."

Others have paid tribute on the Anchor Inn's Facebook page.

One user said Mr Parrat had a "heart of gold", while another said he was "a true gentleman."

Worcester News has contacted Mr Parrat's family and is awaiting a comment.