Tributes have been paid to highly respected Legat Owen director Stephen Wade after his sudden death.
The company said it was with “immense sadness” that they were announcing chartered surveyor Mr Wade had passed away on Monday morning.
He had been with the company for 26 years - playing a pivotal role in the business. The dad-of-three was aged just 54 and was due to celebrate his 55th birthday on Tuesday.
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Mr Wade, described by colleagues as a “gentleman”, had helped seal hundred of commercial deals - creating and securing thousands of jobs in North Wales and the North West of England
Peter Johnston, director at Legat Owen, said: “It is with immense sadness that we confirm the sudden and unexpected death of our friend and colleague Stephen Wade who passed away on Monday morning.
“Stephen has played a pivotal role in Legat Owen’s business for over 25 years and we are all devastated at his loss.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time and we ask that their privacy is respected while they come to terms with this terrible news.”
Mr Wade, or for those who knew him well, “Wadey” attended Sandbach School where he was first team hockey captain before moving to Nottingham Trent University where he gained a BSc (Hons) in Urban Estate Surveying.
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He had a background in agency but undertook a wide range of instructions over the last 30 years in property. He was also a qalified expert witness and had appeared at several planning inquiry’s dealing with land supply and commercial viability issues.
Mr Wade was on the board of two North Wales Enterprise Zones.
Speaking about his work, he had said: “I am one of the fortunate ones.
"I really enjoy my career and I am lucky enough to be working with some really great people at Legat Owen. I love the buzz of completing a deal or solving a complex real estate issue for a client.”
Outside of work he loved spending time with his wife Jan and his children, Becky (25), Tom (28) and Lottie (23).