Christmas 2017 will always be remembered for great sadness, as the CWU in the North West lost a loyal and active member, the people of Thameside in Manchester lost and a fine and principled councellor and the Trade Union Movement and Labour Party lost a man who remained true to his commitments to the movement.

But most of all, the family of Kieran Quinn lost a devoted husband, and father.

Below, the CWU and Trade Unions in the North West, pay tribute to a man they were always able to rely on for support, advice and in many cases, friendship.