Meadowhall bosses' touching tribute to McDonald's legend Craig amid calls for memorial
Calls for a tribute at Meadowhall for popular Craig
Bosses at Meadowhall have paid tribute to the well loved McDonald’s worker, Craig Barker, amid calls for something to be done in his memory.
The 41-year-old, who worked in the Sheffield Meadowhall branch for over 23 years, died over the weekend, with an outpouring of sadness from the public.
The shopping centre said in a tribute this afternoon: “Everyone at Meadowhall is sorry to hear of the loss of Craig, a well-loved member of the McDonald’s team.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends and colleagues “
Some have also posted below the tribute calling for something to be done at the centre in his memory.,
One wrote: “Meadowhall needs to do something to remember Craig by! How many people do you know from Meadowhall! Everyone knew Craig! Such a lovely gent.”
Another added: “Please have a remembrance plaque for him in Meadowhall.”
And another stated: “I think a bench with his name on it would be lovely.”
His older sister, Michaela Baker, gave a heartfelt tribute, told The Star: “I didn’t fully realise just how much of an impact Craig had on so many people. It’s incredible.”
In a previous interview with BBC Radio Sheffield, Craig expressed his love for the company, explaining his “philosophy” is to “just have fun at work”.