Bob Baker – the grandson of the founder of Weston-super-Mare-based Bakers Dolphin – died on 17 December at the age of 79.
Mr Baker joined the family firm in 1961 and became director with this brother, John, in 1968.
He leaves behind a widow, Sandra, and four children, Patrick, Deborah, Damon and James.
Bakers Dolphin Managing Director, Max Fletcher, says: “We all owe Bob so much for developing the business over the years and our heart-felt condolences go to his family. He will be greatly missed.”