Restaurant owner Rodney Nutter dies

Andrew Nutter, Jean Nutter and Rodney Nutter

Restaurant owner Rodney Nutter died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday (29 December) after a short battle with cancer.

A statement released by Nutters Restaurant read: “To all of our loyal customers, friends, past and present colleagues.

“It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Nutters Restaurant and The Bird at Birtle's owner Rodney Nutter, who died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday 29th December after a short battle with cancer.

“Rodney was an honorable, passionate and incredible man who gave his all to the running of two successful restaurant businesses over a period of 25 years with his wife, Jean Nutter, and son, Andrew Nutter.

“He leaves behind a loving wife, two daughters, a son and three grand children whom he doted on.

“He also leaves behind his two restaurant families by whom he will be immensely missed.

“We will all greatly miss Rodney and this lunchtime we will be raising a glass in his memory.

“Further details to follow in due course.”