'Lovely caring' staff nurse at Leeds Rehab and Recovery Service has died

Steven Spencer worked for the Trust since 1999 in Peel Court, Towngate House and more recently Asket Croft.

The Trust said he would be remembered for his 'wit and dry sense of humour'.

The cause of death is not yet known.

Tributes will be paid by the Trust in the coming days - allowing everyone that worked with him the opportunity to participate in remembrance of him.

A statement by Leeds NHS Foundation Trust said: "We have gathered some memories and thoughts from staff and service users to share with the family and these will be included in our arrangements to remember Steven.

"Some of these include: “Steve never failed to make me smile and laugh. He had a great sense of humour and a kind soul. I will miss him.” (From a colleague)

“Fly high with the Angels Steve, you will make them smile.” (From a colleague)

“So sorry to hear that poor Steve has passed away. You will all miss such a lovely caring man.

"We will all miss him dearly.

"Rest in peace Steve."

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