Tributes to 'Chorlton hero' John Daly who 'helped everybody' and launched festival

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Friends and family of Chorlton legend John Daly have paid heartfelt tribute to him following his death. John Daly, who died aged 55, has been described as a 'well known' and 'much loved' community figure in Chorlton and Stretford.

In the 1980s, he worked as a driver and roadie for many bands before starting to organise gigs and events - and even his own resort festival in Bulgaria.

A funding appeal for the 'generous' music-lover's funeral bought significant donations from many people, who have praised his 'kind' and 'gentle' soul. READ MORE: Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: Further details of the Queen's state funeral announced including Royal Family's role "He was a great guy who would help everybody," friend Robert Knight told the Manchester Evening News . "He was known as a very kind, generous and fair individual, his passing at 55 years has bought great sadness to a large community in Manchester. "John was a very well known and much loved figure in Manchester and beyond." John's brother, Mike, said of his late sibling: "Whether you were a homeless person or a millionaire, John would have time for you and be willing to help you, a cup of tea, a bicycle wheel, a van, anything.

John never judged people, and he lived to help people and make their lives better." "This is what everybody is saying and I can vouch for this from my own experience of John.