George Nutter, a well-respected member of Saddleworth Rotary Club and the local community described as a “Good Samaritan”, has died.

He served the Rotary Club as Community Service Officer for several years.

He organised the Fell Race at the Saddleworth Summer Show.

He was also awarded the highest Rotary International award – Paul Harris Fellowship.

George married his wife Audrey in 1956.

They had three daughters - Janet, Ruth and Rachel.

His wife Audrey died in 1988.

In later years, his partner was Jean Williamson.

George was a much-loved member of Friezland Church and respected by all who knew him, and always happy to help anyone in need.

He was a truly Good Samaritan and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

George's funeral will be on July 28 at 11.30am at Friezland Church, followed by the crematorium and afterwards at the White Hart in Lydgate.