Funeral fundraiser launched for Jon Rimmer

Jon Rimmer

A fundraiser has been launched for the funeral of Jon Rimmer.

Jon, 54, was admitted to hospital around 8.40pm on Wednesday 4 September with head injuries, and sadly died on Friday 6 September.

Mohammed Faisal Ubaid, 44, has since been charged with John’s murder, and remanded into custody ahead of a trial next year at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Ubaid’s trial is expected to begin in March 2020.

In a tribute, Jon’s family said: “Our whole family is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of Jon.

“Jon was a kind soul, full of passion for people, music, education and, most of all, his loyal dogs.

“He was loved by everyone who ever knew him on his journey.

“He was gentle but harsh. He was strong and empathic. He was straightforward and honest. He simply knew his role in life was to share love for everything with everyone who walked by his side.

“His son has been extremely brave. The whole family are holding on tight with the help of his wonderful loyal long-term friends.”

The fundraiser has been launched via the Facebook social media site, and you may need to have a registered account to donate:

• www.facebook.com/donate/373788326846155