THE family of Frederick Burge – who died after suffering suspected stab wounds in Glastonbury – have remembered him as a ‘cherished’ and ‘strong’ man.

The 89-year-old was sadly found dead at his home, off George Street, at around 12.pm on Sunday, February 26.

A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.

Frederick leaves behind two children, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

His family continues to be supported by specially trained liaison officers.

In a joint tribute, they said: “Frederick Burge was well-known in Glastonbury. It was impossible to walk through the town with him and his dog without getting stopped by someone he knew.

“He was a loving, kind and charming man and a huge hole has been left in our hearts by his sudden passing.

“He was the best dad, grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad in the world, and we will miss him sorely.

“We take some comfort in knowing he is up in heaven with his late wife, Marina, and he is looking down on us and we know he would want us to be strong.

“We will look back on the cherished memories of the time we had together with fondness, and we will treasure these always.

“He had so many interests and loves, including home cooking, his family, his animals and gardening. We would regularly be sent home with a bags upon bags of rhubarb and there was always a dog in the house.

“His friendly smile would light up any room he was in and we will miss seeing that smile every day.

“We love you dad, grandad, ‘granf’ – we will never forget you and we will be strong in your memory.”

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 5223050314, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.