The SON of a man who passed away is honouring his father's final wish by raising funds for a Hampshire hospice that cared for him in his final days.

"The king of the family", Garry Nuth, passed away aged 72 after losing his battle with cancer.

Joe Nuth, Garry's youngest son, is attempting to raise £10,000 for Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington. In his dad's memory, Joe plans to complete 72 miles in one day.

Garry was a husband, father of three and grandfather of nine. His family described him as "kind, generous and friendly."

Garry with all his family Garry with all his family (Image: Adam Nuth)

His son Adam Nuth said: "He was an absolute family man.

"His happiness was seeing other people have fun."

For nearly 50 years, Garry worked as a baggage handler at Heathrow Airport. However, his family frequently visited the area on family holidays, and in retirement, he and his wife Sonia decided to move to New Milton to live in their "dream home."

Garry and Sonia in old photographGarry and Sonia in old photograph (Image: Adam Nuth)

Adam said his parents met when they were in school, aged 15 and 16, and they have been together ever since.

He said: "They were both incredibly hard workers, and I just wish they'd had a few more years together.

"At least he got to tell us exactly what he wants when he dies, and that we are grateful for."

Garry's son Joe completes a sporting fundraising challenge every year, and one of his requests was that this year he donate the money raised to Oakhaven Hospice.

Joe at his last challenge Joe at his last challenge (Image: Adam Nuth)

Adam said: "The relief the hospice gave to my mum was incredible.

"The knowledge they had was remarkable; I always say they were nurses times ten!

"And so, my brother, Joe is completing this challenge to give thanks to them."

Joe will be taking on a 50-mile bike ride, a 10-mile row, and a 10-mile run, finishing the day with a two-mile walk alongside Garry's friends and family.

Adam added: "I am incredibly proud of Joe; he will 100% finish this challenge; once he gets the bit between his teeth, he doesn't let go.

"He said if he doesn't reach the target he will do it again the next week and I know he means it."

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