The director of the Isle of Wight’s iconic Sandown Pier, affectionately known as 'Mr Sandown Pier', has died aged 63.
Wayne Peak died in hospital on Sunday, October 18, following a short illness.
A well-known and popular figure in the amusement industry, Wayne had been at the heart of Sandown's entertainment scene for decades.
He jointly operated Sandown Pier alongside his wife, Elizabeth, and son Ellery, continuing a long-standing family connection with one of the Island’s best-known seaside attractions.
The Peak family has run Sandown Pier for decades, providing entertainment and happy memories for generations of Islanders and holidaymakers.
Wayne and Elizabeth were also familiar faces in Sandown's nightlife scene, having taken over the former Colonel Bogey's nightclub on Sandown Esplanade in 1982.
The couple operated the venue for 30 years, until its closure in 2012.
Following Wayne's death, Sandown Pier has announced that it will close on Tuesday, November 10, as a mark of respect on the day of his funeral.
The pier has invited members of the public to gather and pay their respects as the funeral procession passes the landmark at 1.30pm.
In a tribute, Sandown Pier described Wayne as its beloved 'Mr Sandown Pier'.
A statement from the pier said: “Anyone who would like to come and pay their respects to the man who gave happy memories to many families over the years is welcomed.
“From his family and all here at Sandown Pier, we thank you for your thoughts and understanding through this difficult time.”
Tributes have also been paid through donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, with a memorial fundraising page set up.
Donations can be made through the online memorial page.
Sandown and Lake Angling Club donated in Wayne's memory, remembering his contribution to the town over the years.
In a message accompanying the donation, the club said: “RIP Wayne. You will always be remembered as a large part of the community that kept Sandown seafront so vibrant over the years.”
Shanklin Summer Arcade also made a donation, with a message reading: “From everyone at Summer Arcade Shanklin xx.”
A celebration of Wayne's life will take place at the IW Crematorium on Tuesday, November 10, at 2.15pm.
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