Colleagues of Tesco worker Dave Baker, who died last month, have set up a fundraising page for his family.

The Just Giving page aimed to raise £500 in memory of the popular staff member at Tesco in Gillingham, but the page exceed its target and has so far raised more than £1,000.

The site set up by Ricky Parmenter pays tribute to Dave, stating he was a "highly thought of and integral part of our team here at Tesco Gillingham."

It adds: "Dave will be very sadly missed by his family, colleagues and customers. Our thoughts are very much with Dave's wife & daughter at this sad time.

"Dave was a well known face at Tesco Gillingham, everyone knew him and he always made time to talk to people and enjoyed keeping everyone up to date on the latest news! Dave always had a story to tell and had time for everybody, no matter the weather.

"Dave joined Tesco in 1991 and transferred to Gillingham store in 2002, originally working on the checkouts, Dave then joined our trolley team.

"Many people have offered a donation in his memory. We have set up this donation page for anyone wishing to donate. Any monies collected will be given direct to Dave’s family."

Stuart Finch, store manager at Tesco Gillingham also paid tribute, adding: “Dave was an important and very popular member of the team, having worked at Tesco for over 30 years.

"He was known to everyone in the local community and our customers for his thoughtful and caring nature. We’re devastated and our thoughts and with his family at this difficult time.”

To donate via the page click here.