Tributes pour in after death of 'true gentleman' Doncaster Tuby funfair king

Terence Tuby, part of the Tuby family empire which has run fairgrounds in Doncaster and across Yorkshire for more than 150 years, died last week.

Mr Tuby, who lived in Mexborough, was a familiar face in the community, with friends describing him as “a legend" and a “true gentleman.”

James Tuby said: “Terence was a well known man from Mexborough.

"His dad founded Arthur Tuby and Sons funfairs, which was and still is Mexborough based and operates in Barnsley and Nottingham.

"The firm was passed down to Trevor and Terence Tuby and was being run by them.

"Terence lived in Mexborough and had many friends although only a small family – one twin brother a son and thre grandchildren but lots of extended family and friends.

"He was a true legend in the area.The Prospect Tavern at Hoyland, where Mr Tuby was a regular, posted: “Condolences extended to Terence Tuby (aka Terry) of Tuby's fairground and attractions.”

Another friend posted: “Rest in paradise Mr Tuby," while another added: “RIP what a lovely man.”

Another described him as a “true gentleman”

“RIP Terence, lovely guy always – you will be sadly missed by Mexborough folk and all who knew you," posted another.

Another wrote: “What a true gent he was. Will be sadly missed by many.”

While another pal shared: “Miss you my friend, a true gentleman – they broke the mould when you were born.”

Another wrote: “Totally heartbreaking – true gentleman and Mexborough legend.

While another friend shared: “So sad. The world is certainly going to be a darker place without you. Such a lovely guy.”

"This is really really sad news, bless him, RIP Mr Tuby,” wrote another.

The Tuby name has been synonymous with Doncaster funfairs since the 1870s when the original fair was set up by renowned showman George Tuby. The firm has two main branches, Arthur Tuby and Sons, which operates out of Mexborough and Roger Tuby and Sons which operates from Stainforth with both providing funfairs across the region.