Cornwall is in mourning after the sad passing of an adored local legend with "the biggest heart ever known" who "everyone knew". Scott Pascoe - who was known as 'Pasty' even by his own mum, Sandra, has died, aged just 37.
Friends and family have poured their hearts out in memory of and tribute to the "well-loved" man who "would stop and talk to anyone". It has been confirmed that the support worker died at home in Redruth of a heart attack.
Social media has also been filled with tributes. One of Scott's best friends, Kirsty Stevenson, contacted CornwallLive to share her family's devastation. She said her daughter, Lilly Rose, five, who was Scott's goddaughter, "worshipped the ground he walked on" and was his "pride and joy".
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Kirsty added that Scott lived with his fiancee, Laura, who he called his "queen" and also said: "Pasty was a well-known and loved man and would stop and talk to anyone. He had the biggest heart ever known even when things went wrong in his life he would still be there for others. He had so much love in his heart for his family and friends and he loved any animals, bikes and cars. His main love was for his random taste in music. He had a song for every mood going from Enya to heavy metal to clubland music.
"Pasty was a gentle, caring, honest, polite man and was a credit to his mum Sandra. He worshipped the ground she walked on. He would always give her a kiss and cuddle every time he saw her and he told her he loved her before the end of every conversation.
"She made him the man he was and he was amazing. He was always so proud of who his mum was and wouldn't change her for the world. She was his everything, his real best friend. He loved his dad and when he didn't see him he would listen to his dad's favourite song but was always grateful for everything he had done for him.
"Pasty had an older brother, Ryan, who he loved so much."
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Kirsty also revealed more about how he "shared a lot of love for" Lilly Rose, saying: "She was his everything. He spoke of her to everyone and did a lot of first things with her like swimming and going riding on the bikes also with her dad Ben who was one of Pasty's best friends. The way Lilly Rose and Pasty were was beautiful to watch. They had such a loving bond and she adored him.
"She loved it when he would come to see her and pick her up from school. He was so proud of everything she did and she was so proud to call him her uncle Pasty. He was her best friend and she will never forget all the laughs, cuddles and love they shared together. They really did have an amazing and special bond."
She added that his closest friends who "know who they are" were like family to him and he often said he "would be lost without them, they helped him on his darkest days and always showed how much he was loved by them". "His friends played a big role in his life and when he was around, their problems went away as soon as he walked in their home saying, 'alright my ansum' or 'alright bro' it would light up the room and he just made you feel so light and free. He was the best friend you could ever wish for and he will be missed by so many."
Scott undertook Jamie Oliver's cookery training at the former Fifteen restaurant at Watergate Bay near Newquay and, according to Kirsty, then worked as a chef at many Cornish restaurants, including as head chef. He was later a very popular and highly-praised worker at McDonald's before moving on to become a carer in mental health and then a support worker - a job he "loved".
He and Laura got together last year, Kirsty said, "and we had never seen Pasty happier. They went on holidays together, meals out and even spent time on the sofa cuddled up - it was magical, but he loved spending time with her and her grandson. She made him complete and he loved his 'queen' so much. He couldn't wait to marry her and make more chapters to their story. So sad they didn't get to finish their story but their love and memories will carry on forever."
She said he was also into "horror and ghost hunting".
Kirsty added: " He had a lot of quotes. His one to me was 'you do you girl'. He saved me so much and I'll never be able to thank him enough. We all love you so much Pasty and you will be in our heads and hearts forever. Rest easy our friend until we see you again."
Laura shared: "It's with a shattered heart I have to announce the passing of the most amazing man ever. I like to believe it was because his heart was so full of love that it burst. Pasty was truly loved by all."
Others have been sharing their own memories and love for the man who "will never be forgotten" with an outpouring that shows how much and widely he was loved. Carly Jones wrote: "Had some brilliant times with you, one of my closest friends for so long. I’ll never forget him and his kind heart. Fly high up there, will always hold a special place in my heart for you Scott."
Ben Alexander: "Oh I love that boii. Many movie nights falling asleep." Laura Ward: "What a lovely bloke. R.I.P. Pasty, love you mate, never will be forgotten."
More tributes as well as funeral details are below.
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Shelby Dudley: "He was such a lovely guy with a genuine heart, he will truly be missed. The kindest soul." Chelsea Jones: "Rest in peace pasty. Gone but never forgotten. Love you always mate. Thanks for always looking out for me."
Alistair Paul Mitchell: "I'm truly still so shocked at the news. Can't believe you're gone dude. You'll be truly missed." Caroline Kelly O'Neill: "I just can't believe he's gone, over 20 years of friendship."
Sadie Griffiths: "R.I.P. Pasty. I'm in pure shock, and my heart goes out to all your family. I'm so sorry. He was one of the best." Sophie Duffin: "So very sad. Scott, you were one of the loveliest men I have met. So kind and always smiling."
Emma Bodilly: "He really was the kindest soul. I can't believe he's gone." Sam Wayne: "Awful news, such a nice chap. RIP."
Shamela Smith: "It really is true when they say you never know what's around the corner. Hold your loved ones closer, you never know when it's the last. Sleep easy Pasty, a true hero, with the biggest heart. Leaving a huge print behind."
Jools Anne Hughes: "God bless him, he was a lovely man." Kia MacDonald: "He was the best man. Rest easy Pasty." Matt Trewin: "What a bloke. Always had time for a chat and was one of the nicest dudes I've met."
Lisa Bethany Oliver: "Can't believe Scott is gone. Rest in peace mate you were a lovely guy and you'll be sadly missed." Melissa Roberts: "Rip pasty! Such a great man. You’ll be terribly missed, can’t believe it."
Zack Cooper: "R.I.P. Scott Pascoe (Pasty), got so many memories having a good laugh, having a few drinks whilst listening to cheesy music. Thoughts are with family and friends."
Scott passed away July 4 and his funeral will take place at Treswithian Downs Crematorium at Camborne at 10am on July 23. There will be no wake and donations are being made to Cornwall Air Ambulance in lieu of any flowers.
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