WE shared the news that the family of retired Hexham doctor Dr Mihir paid tribute to his life after he passed away in August.

Here's how readers reacted.

David Walton said: "Knew him through visits to the Queen's Hall Library in Hexham always an interesting gentleman to talk to."

Gillian Loughhead said: "What a beautiful tribute. Lovely to read his life story."

Hexham Courant: Dr Mihir NandyDr Mihir Nandy (Image: Supplied)

David Maddison said: "Dawn Gallagher of David B Barbers and Hares of Hexham had been cutting his hair for years bless him, lovely gentleman."

Penny Grennan added: "He was a student at Hexham Campus for many years and was always optimistic and lively. A lovely person."

Claire Adamson commented: "Lovely man rest in peace Dr Nandy."

Hexham Courant: Hexham General Hospital, where Dr Nandy workedHexham General Hospital, where Dr Nandy worked (Image: NQ)

Ian Warburton said: "Lovely man, whom I knew well when I was at Hexham General Hospital. May he rest in peace."

Anne Bivona said: "I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. Lots of happy memories made along the way. He was a true gentleman indeed. Rest in peace Dr Nandy."

Christie Middleton said: "Bless you Rachel and Hazel. I’ve missed seeing Mihir on his walks. An incredibly special man who leaves a Mihir-sized hole in the Hexham community."

Wallace Cousin said: "Great tribute Rachel to a wonderful man remembered by many," and Dana Hunter described him as a 'lovely man'.

Margaret Ainsley added: "Lovely man sorry to hear of his passing rest in peace Doctor Nandy."

Ritchie Kendrick said: "Was one of my customers during my career in pharmaceuticals. A very gentle and caring medic always greeted you with a smile."

Valerie Thornton said: "A true gentleman. He was so caring and truly loved his work. Sorry to hear of his passing - may he rest in peace."

Emma Marshall also paid her condolences, saying: "The nicest, kindest, gentleman anyone could wished to have known, to any staff or patients. Rest in peace Dr Nandy."

Trevor Cessford said: "Lovely man. Always spoke whenever we met on the street. Rest in peace."

Patricia Milburn said: "He was a really nice man and so kind to his patients, I know because I was his patient years ago at the old Hexham General. Rest in peace Dr Nandy."

Paul Noble said: "Worked at Hexham General Hospital when I was there, lovely bloke."