"He went peacefully with family by his side. He was so incredibly loved and truly one of the best, kindest men."
John Reeve pictured with four of his grandchildren, (top to bottom) Star, Jacob, Amelia, and Joshua
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Mr Reeve was born in Attleborough, and spent his late teenage years and early 20s living in France, a place he was said to have "loved".
As well as teaching, he also spent six years as the gardener at the Green Dragon Tavern in Wymondham, a role which saw him win first place in Wymondham in Bloom.
After retiring in 2013, he went travelling to places such as the Philippines and Vietnam, making friends all over the globe, where he was regularly invited back.