The brother and partner of a Diss shop owner, who “wanted to bring people together”, have paid tribute to him after he died suddenly, aged 44. John Blake, who ran The Dealer’s Choice in St Nicholas Street, died at his Denmark Street home on February 9. John Blake, right, with shop assistant Beth Odgers inside The Dealer's Choice when it opened in Diss in August 2021. Picture: Phil MorleyKarny Allen, who had been Mr Blake’s partner for almost 10 years, said: “It has been amazing and heart breaking at the same time to see all the responses. “As brothers, whether it be computer games or table-top games, John wanted to create that space in our home where people could come, play, enjoy games and do it together,” recalled Richard.

Source: Express March 03, 2024 07:10 UTC