Tributes to popular Inverness bouncer
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An Inverness bouncer has died after a battle with cancer.
John Paterson (53), who worked at The White House bar and bistro in Union Street, passed away on Monday.
He was married to Michelle, and had five children and five grandchildren.
A post on The White House's Facebook page said: "It is with a heavy heart that we sadly have to say goodbye to one of our own.
"John Paterson was our doorman at The White House for many years.
"Always smiling, always chatty, always willing to help our staff, customers and anyone else who needed it.
"He had a heart of gold and he was a true gentleman among the many fine doormen that we are lucky to have in Inverness city centre.
"John sadly passed away after losing a long battle with cancer. Even through his suffering over the last few years he remained incredibly positive.
"It was an absolute pleasure knowing him and it is such a sad, sad loss to lose someone so young who had so much life ahead of him.
"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly sad time.
"Goodbye and rest in peace our incredible friend and colleague. You will be forever in our thoughts."
Mr Paterson's daughter Kylie Elizabeth Martin said: "My dad was a very popular man and known by a lot of people.
"He was taken too soon by cancer.
"He was a proud dad, grandad and husband. He is going to be missed by many."
Friend Robert Simmons said: "John was a crackin' guy.
"Always good craic at the weekend no matter how his week was going. A true gent and family man. Never stopped talking about his all of his kids and wife. He will be missed by all who know him. My heart and thoughts are with his family.
"He was a true fighter in life. Loved working with him."
