Tributes come in for High Wycombe man who suddenly died

Edward ‘Eddie’ McDonald, 57, who has been described as a ‘lovely chap who always said hello’ passed away on Sunday, May 5.

The football fan, who had a keen interest in Wycombe Wanderers and Chelsea, would regularly sit outside the town’s Iceland branch along the High Street.

A shrine is currently outside the High Wycombe branch of Iceland, which is where Mr McDonald used to sit (Image: NQ)

Following his death, many locals who knew Eddie paid their respects through either a comment they shared online, or by leaving flowers outside his usual spot by the supermarket.

Alex Kerr said: “My dad used to drink with him, so I knew him through that.

“He used to tell me tales of times on the terrace at Stamford Bridge in the late 1970s.

“I don't know how much truth was in them, but I loved hearing them growing up either way.

“RIP, Oracle.”

Amy Pile added: “Oh no, I loved seeing his smiley face.

“He was always so jolly to speak to and my daughter loved giving him a pound or two. R.I.P Edd.”

Rhys Jenkins said: “Absolutely gutted.

“He was such a nice had so many great conversations with him.”

Many tributes have been left (Image: NQ)

The shrine was created on Sunday following the immediate aftermath of his passing, with many locals paying their respects in person.

A current Iceland employee described him as a ‘top bloke’, whilst another said he was a ‘good guy’.

Chris Burgin said: “We used to talk about Star Wars a lot and always passed the time with each other.

"So sad to hear this news.”

Lauren Bolton added: “Was so sad to see this today in town.

“I used to buy him sweets and drinks from the shop every time I saw him.

“He was a lovely gentleman.

“Taken too soon.”

Mr McDonald passed away on May 5 (Image: NQ)

Lainey Louise Maskell said: “So, so sad.

“He was such a lovely guy.

“He was so polite and always spoke when you walked past him.

“I can’t believe he’s gone.

“You will be greatly missed by us all Eddie.

“We will miss your smile.

“The town won't be the same without you.”

Dan Joseph Cures Gavin added: “So sad always had a smile on his face in the town when I use to live in Wycombe.

“Rest in peace.”

Mr McDonald was a keen football fan, having an interest in both Wycombe Wanderers and Chelsea. A scarf for when the Chairboys reached the FA Cup semi-final in 2001 was left as a tribute outside the supermarket (Image: NQ)

Leanne Baxter added: “Oh no this is so sad.

“I always had time to talk to him.

“He was always so friendly and never asked for anything but your time.”

Linda Jane's Florist, which is based along Castle Street, have also confirmed that they will donate a wreath for when the funeral is announced.