Tributes flood in for 'true gent' Philip Dickinson, founder of Philips Hair Salon

Former colleagues, trainees and friends have been leaving messages, with some sharing their memories of a man they've described as a 'true gent' and a 'top bloke', saying it's a 'sad day for us all.'

Tributes paid to founder of Philips Hair SalonHere are just some of the messages:

Rebecca Smith said: "RIP. Philip did my training at Wakefield salon quite some years ago now. Was great time and good laughs. Will treasure them."

Ann McMahon: "RIP Philip. Worked with him at Lucky Seven when he did bingo calling, everybody liked him."

Jean Scholes: "RIP Philip. Both my daughters thought very highly of you."

Lynsey Jayne Thompson: "RIP Philip. Was proud to work and train within the company. Great memories and Xmas do’s. Most of Wakefield’s hairdressers wouldn’t be where they are today without Philips."

Ken Lane: "A lovely fella. I remember the Rabbits Golf trips to Spain in late 70s and 80s with him and Lynn. Great fun!"

Jillian Sherburn: "RIP. Worked for Philip, made him lots of cups of coffee."

Rod Peacock: "What a shame. I used to go to Philip in the 1970s when I worked at Hillard’s Supermarket, on a Saturday lunchtime. We always talked about cars, as Philip had a passion for sports cars, and was lucky to own many. He was a great person, and never said anything bad about anyone. Respects to Lynn and family."

Jason Brooke: "So sad, used to play golf with Philip at Low Laithes, top bloke, great company. "

Sammi Bond: "What a guy. I trained in his academy he was a lovely guy."

Helen Johnson: "RIP Philip. Top salon, excellent training, lovely staff, had some great times & fab memories over the years. I’m honoured to of been part of your team."

John Horvath: "RIP Philip, a true gent and generous to his staff. Always remember looking after him, his wife Lynn and his team at Christmas at the hotel. Love to all."

Julia Talbot: RIP. Sending love to his family. Working at Philips hair salons was my first job hairdressing and I spent many happy years and memories working for him at Wakefield ,Morley."

Laura Mitchell: "RIP Philip... always enjoyed being one of your stylists... much love to Lynne, Philip and Paul."

Amy Ladley: "RIP Phillip. He was a lovely man. I worked and did my hairdressing NVQ at Phillips in Wakefield and Morley salons."

Kim Bradshaw: "So sorry to hear this very sad news. My heart goes out to you Lynne at this difficult time."

Gemma Barton: "This is so sad to hear. Sending all my love to all his family."

Andy Turner: "Philip was a great supporter and ex-player of Denby Grange CC who still held the post of Club President for many years up to and including today. Wherever I had the pleasure of going anywhere with Philip Dickinson he brought nothing but smiles & joy to everyone he came into contact with, whether it was an ex-client of one his many local salons who often came up & quoted the line from his old TV advert, a punter at the races or an cricketing adversary..sadly because of illness I haven't seen him since he watched his beloved PNE beat my team 0-1 and although showing signs of his illness, he still managed to entertain a room full of strangers with his charm and wit...not for the first time....sadly missed my friend."

Ghazala Ali: "So sorry and condolences to all the family. I only use Philips hair salon in Wakefield, Sandal and in town. Best hairdresser in town professional and friendly staff."

Ken Atkinson: "RIP to a true gent. Good memories of our battles as opponents on the cricket field, and a few sherbets after! Condolences to all your family and close friends. You really will be missed by many, many folk who you mentored and guided along the way. Sad day for us all."