NIGEL Haynes, son of Gordon and Vera Haynes, died of cancer on January 19, aged 53.

Mr Haynes, lived in Warrington until his mid 20s when he moved to Messina, Sicily.

He was employed as a professor of English Language at the University of Messina, Sicily.

Mr Haynes loved swimming, playing the guitar, good food, and music, particularly Bob Dylan and Ennio Morricone.

He loved socialising with family and friends in England and Messina.

Mr Haynes leaves his parents, a brother and cousins.

A service was held on February 2 at St Peter’s Church, Newton followed by cremation at Walton Lea.

Canon June Steventon officiated.

Arrangements by Knox & Son.