NHS telephonist remembered by co-workers as kind and lovely man
Colleagues of an NHS hospital telephonist who died after contracting Covid-19 have paid tribute to him as a hard-working and "lovely, lovely man" who will be greatly missed.
John Doyle, from Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, had previously worked for West Midlands Police for 26 years as a CCTV operator and civilian support worker.
In a statement confirming details of his death, the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust said Mr Doyle, 60, the first male telephonist to work at New Cross Hospital, died on March 30 after suffering respiratory problems and contracting Covid-19.
He was married to Kate, 59, who has worked as a ward clerk in obstetrics and gynaecology at New Cross, for 34 years.
He leaves a daughter, Amy Pearce, 34, who is a nursing associate in paediatrics at New Cross, and three grandchildren.
Amy said: "My dad was a truly wonderful man who we all miss dearly. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind."
Switchboard supervisor Bernadette Tranter said: "He was an exceptional telephone operator and a lovely, lovely man."
Head of switchboard and health records Sam Smith said: "John was a very kind, genuine and hard-working member of staff and we will greatly miss his presence."
Published: by Radio NewsHub