The funeral of a kind-hearted Glaswegian who dedicated his life to helping youngsters across the city has been held today. Gerry Baldwin passed away on November 22. The dad, who was known for his 'wicked sense of humour' and love for the communities he served, was the CEO of both The Pavillion and Fuse youth charities.

Paying tribute, staff wrote: "Gerry was a dedicated leader and advocate for community development in the East End of Glasgow, but more than that, he was a devoted family man, keen pool player, and huge fan of 80's music. Our thoughts are with his family at this incredibly difficult time."

Many readers may remember Gerry for his work creating a new park in Eastethouse to rival Rouken Glen, his pivotal role in our coverage of the east end area on how it has changed and o

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