The family of a man killed in a road traffic collision in Monks Heath on Monday, 28th March have paid tribute to him.
The collision took place at 2pm and police were called to the scene, near the junction of the A537 and A34 at Monks Heath, where a motorbike had left the carriageway.
The rider, 74 year old Robert Brian Thorpe, from Chelford, sadly died.
His son Nigel Thorpe has given the following tribute:
"Seventy four year old Robert Brian Thorpe, known as 'Brian' had lived in Chelford for over twenty years with Joan, his wife of 53 years. He leaves two sons, Nigel and Craig, and five grandchildren, all boys between 17-26 years. Brian was a retired Insurance manager who worked for Refuge Assurance until his retirement in 1991.
"Brian was a true family man who loved his boys and kept himself fit with regular sessions at the local gym. The couple loved to travel, especially to Madeira at least twice a year, and was a well known and liked member of the Chelford community.
"He will be truly missed."
