Fred Wilde, formerly of Mitcham Belle, has passed away aged 85 after a short illness.
One of the coach industry’s great characters, he had a long, happy and successful career with Mitcham Belle that started as a driver before he took over the company in 1967.
Mr Wilde is survived by his wife Iris, son Kevin and daughter Lesley along with six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His funeral will take place at North East Surrey Crematorium, Garth Road, Morden, SM4 4NU on 14 June at 1440hrs.
Flowers, or donations to Cancer Research, should be directed to Frederick W Paine Funeral Directors, 26 Crown Lane, Morden, SM4 5BL.