I WOULD like to say a very big thank you for the lovely article about Fred Stevens by Barry Leighton in Wednesday’s Swindon Advertiser (November 11).

He would have loved this as he was always so proud of his shop and enjoyed every single minute he spent there.

He loved talking all day to his many regular customers, many who became lifelong friends.

Dad looks so happy in the pictures and they reflect how happy he was.

We all miss him so much and all agree that the bottom of Kingshill with the distinctive shop front will never be the same again.

I will be sending a copy of the Adver to both my sisters to keep.

Thank you again, it made us all so proud today.

Best wishes from us all.

CHRISTINE HUSSEYIN Harcourt Road Swindon