‘Such a lovely man': Tributes paid after body of missing Sheffield pensioner found

A police search was mounted after John Eyley, 74, went missing from his home in Woodhouse on Monday morning, and a body believed to be his was discovered close to Retford Road yesterday afternoon.

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Tributes have poured in on social media after South Yorkshire Police announced the sad news late on Wednesday evening.

Vanessa Hyde wrote: “So sad, he was such a lovely man... RIP. Thoughts with all his family.”

Lisa Briggs said: “RIP John, you will be missed by many. Thoughts with your loved ones.”

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Julie Edmonds commented: “He was a lovely man. Sending condolences to his family and friends.”

Jeffrey Corcoran wrote: “RIP fella, and to the family, there’s nothing I can say that can help you through your grief, other than bless you all.”

Danielle Connolly said: “So sad he was such a lovely man, thoughts are with his family.”

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Deon Harrison commented: “I’ve bumped into John a few times on the Badger estate over the years and he always seemed a nice/pleasant man. RIP.”

Malc Procter wrote: “RIP John. He worked with me on the shop floor at Shardlows and for me when I was his boss.”

Rebecca Hibbard said: “Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP John, what a lovely man. Thinking of family and friends at this very sad time.”

Mr Eyley’s nephew, Darren Beck, thanked people for showing ‘such kindness and support’, and praised police, who he said had been ‘absolutely fantastic, friendly and professional’.