THERE has been an outpouring of sadness and love following the passing of a much-loved Newquay resident.

Hundreds of people have paid tribute to Clive who has been a popular part of the community for many years.

A memorial has been set up where he liked to sit in Bank Street, which includes flowers, photographs, teddies and his favourite energy drink.

Jason Tuck, the manager of The Crescent care home where Clive lived, said: “It’s with great sadness that I confirm Clive passed away at home on Wednesday night.

“Clive truly touched the hearts of so many people. He was an incredible person—always happy, always smiling, and spreading joy wherever he went. His infectious personality lit up Newquay every single day.

“He will be deeply missed by all of us at The Crescent, and Newquay town centre simply won’t be the same without him.

“Rest in peace, buddy. Big love from all your team.”

Jo Badgery added: “Clive was such a lovely bloke.

“The town won’t be the same without him. He was always good for a chat bless him. I always felt bad getting him those awful energy drinks but he loved them.”

Maid in Newquay said: “So sad to hear that Clive has died.

“He's been part of the fabric of our community for such a long time. He was gentle, kind, curious and always asked after people he knew.

“He's seen my teen grow from a little toddler and through talking to him she and I learnt not to judge a person by appearances or how they lived.

“Simply by being himself he gifted us all a shared humanity and time to talk. People like Clive are a rare breed. They bridge societal norms and classes.

“They make us forget our differences and remember that which we have in common.

“Thanks Clive for always being you and being part of our lives in Newquay.”

Nicole Grant said: “When my husband and I started doing suspended/pay it forward coffees at The Beached Lamb Cafe in 2011, I remember patiently waiting and wishing Clive would come and have one.

“I had seen him around but hadn't yet chatted to him. The day he finally made it to us for a coffee I was all flustered as if a celebrity had walked through the doors.

“It became an almost daily visit after that and I, like everyone else that met him, soon became extremely fond of Clive.

“A few years on and through another customer we managed to get Clive, who was homeless at this point, accommodation right next to the cafe. After a chat with Clive we put a post on our Facebook page listing all the things he needed for his apartment including food and supplies.

“The next day we were completely inundated with deliveries of items for Clive - literally the most popular guy in town!It turned out that, at that stage, Clive didn't enjoy living indoors after all and he soon returned to sleeping outside and gave up his apartment.

“I know from chatting to Clive years later that he was so happy living at The Crescent and always spoke fondly of the staff there.

“Clive was always such a lovely, fun, charming, polite guy, always chatting sweetly to my children and always looking rad in whatever eclectic outfit he had on. I remember once Clive told me his dream was to go on a bus ride date with a nice woman . Well I hope he is up there now doing just that. With a can of energy drink in his hand of course.”