If the quality of our time here is marked by the amount of pleasure given to others, he'll be right up there.
His daughters are wonderfully talented, too, and have been running
Cosmo China since 1990, when they opened up nearby my office. If you are searching for an unusual gift to mark a special occasion, a commission from them is a refreshing option. Top tip: a plate with your wedding date on it acts as a wonderful aide memoire for your anniversary date. Oh, and they can do Clangers and Bagpuss designs "by special arrangement.
That's something else rather good he's left behind.