Steven Anthony PETFORD (11 Apr 1979 - 14 Jul 2018)

So sorry to hear this, Steven was a regular visitor to our house at Selston as a child...he played with my son James..such a lovely disposition & very amusing condolences to the family on such a huge & tragic loss 💔💔

Was a pleasure knowing you and working with you, rest in peace mate

By my reckoning it been a friendship of about 33 years - can still remember when you turned up on my door step aged 6 - don't think you ever really left. Not quite sure where that time has gone but will cherish the memories - really going to miss you mate.......

Tall Steve - I will miss your unique humour and our chats when we should have been working. I am so so sorry you have passed - you were such a genuine caring chap. My heart goes out to your family and I only hope the pain they feel eases when they think of all the warmth you brought to their lives.
Sleep well mate you will be missed. xx

They say in life you meet people that leave a memory.
We only met a handful of times but Steve you were one of those people. To see how happy you made Jaime was the best and you were always so kind and full of conversation when we came to see you all. You will be sadly missed and we won't forget you and your kindness 💓

Thank you for everything you did for me Steve. I had so much fun when i was with you and i will miss you so so much and i will miss all the fun times

Gutted your not with us buddy wish I had chance to know you more. You always made me feel welcome. RIP Steve fly high buddy

Thank you so much steve I couldn’t of done a lot of things without you.
I wouldn’t of been able to get all my football trophies if you didn’t take me. You took me to school and picked me up after. We would go to forest matches together I’m going to miss all this with you. You would do anything for me.
Thank you so so much
From Connor

The world lost a kind, genuine and brave man the day you passed away.
You will always be remembered for the beautiful person you were. Rest in peace x

Steve you made us feel very welcomed at football and was always there to talk to when the ref got it wrong and me and Micky could have a moan with you.
Just got back in from football training and the sidelines just isn’t the same without you. You leave a most loving and devoted wife who will miss you so much and 3 wonderful children who will always remember you. You made Jaime so happy and you will be sadly missed xxxx

You have left behind a most loving, devoted wife, who will love you to the end of time. I didn’t know you Steve, but I am please Jaime met and married you. You made her happy, if only for a short while. Rest in Peace. X