Charles Wade Obituary

Furniture industry entrepreneur Charles Wade died peacefully at home, aged 69, on Friday 27 April 2018, after a short illness.

Charles ran the Wade Furniture Group for over 20 years, which owned furniture brands including Buoyant Upholstery, Wade Upholstery, Celebrity and Parker & Farr. During his career he also owned retailers Multiyork and Feather & Black.

He is survived by his wife Jemima, children Daniel and Natasha, son-in-law Jack, grandchildren Hugo and Matilda and his mother Joan.

He will be fondly remembered by his friends and peers in the furniture trade.

Donations, if desired, to Furniture Trades Benevolent Association or Marie Curie, may be sent care of, A W Lymn The Family Funeral Service, Robin Hood House, Robin Hood Street, Nottingham, NG3 1GF, tel: 0115 950 5875. www.lymn.co.uk