Stephen Boyd, latterly general manager of Burnley-based manufacturer Sweet Dreams, and formerly MD of various Silentnight Group companies, has sadly passed away.
Stephen was a major force in the industry for many years, and remained a consultant for Sweet Dreams after his retirement 10 years ago.
Stephen's death has been described by a Sweet Dreams spokesperson as "sad news indeed – he was the nicest chap you could hope to meet".
His funeral will take place this Friday (4th April) – contact Sweet Dreams for details.