By An ‘unsung hero’ of Grimsby who worked tirelessly to help the town’s most needy has died
The death of a man who was devoted to helping some of Grimsby’s most needy has been announced.
Terry Tidswell worked tirelessly for the We Are One Foundation, a family food larder that runs special food kitchens from St Andrew’s Church on Albion Street.
His brother Tony Tidswell announced: “It is with deep regret that I have to announce the death of my brother
Terry Tidswell today. I know he is going to be missed by so many. Rip our kid.”
Dave Wells, co-founder of the We Are One Foundation, said: “It is with a heavy heart that I have to announce that our amazing Terry has passed away.
“Terry had a heart of gold and was never happier than when he was helping others.
“All the guys on the streets knew him almost personally, as he cared so very much about each and every one of them, seeing most all of them every day on on outreach making sure the all had what they needed.
“Terry and his van will be missed by so many.
“Terry, you are an absolute legend and my best friend.
“Rest peacefully fella.”
Back in May the We Are One Foundation highlighted the valuable work that Terry did as an Outreach Coordinator.
It said: “He has contributed greatly, (working with the local government home options team) to getting the rough sleepers off of the streets and into temporary accommodation whilst Covid-19 continues to be a threat to their welfare.
“This, in addition to his usual outreach, doing his best to ensure they all get food and drink every evening.”
Paying tribute to Terry it said: “We are ONE foundation is so very grateful for your endless endeavours and your passion for those in need, especially in these challenging times.”
Tributes to Terry have flooded in on social media since the sad announcement was made last night.
One person said: “Such sad news. I only met him once but there was something special about him, he definitely left a lovely impression! And the amazing work he did for the community was so commendable, he will be missed by many I’m sure.”
Another said: “It is really heartbreaking news that Terry Tidswell has passed away. He has always put everyone else first before himself. He is one of Grimsby‘s unsung heroes. He was instrumental in being a pioneer in saving the local ice rink right through to impacting on many lives, by attempting to get our most vulnerable off the streets and providing them with friendship and support (whether that support was shelter, food or completing applications/documents for funding for the service users).”
Photo: We Are One Foundation, Facebook
