A window cleaner who was always smiling, and wore his sunglasses no matter what the weather was doing, has died aged 46.

Stuart Morgan was remembered at an eco-balloon release on The Common, Saffron Walden where mayor James de Vries read a poem chosen by Stuart's sister Maria and gave his own tribute.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Family and friends of the late Stuart Morgan got together for a Saffron Walden balloon release in his memoryFamily and friends of the late Stuart Morgan got together for a Saffron Walden balloon release in his memory (Image: submitted)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Participants on The Common, Saffron Walden, who had a balloon release in memory of Stuart MorganParticipants on The Common, Saffron Walden, who had a balloon release in memory of Stuart Morgan (Image: submitted)

Saffron Walden Reporter: Balloons are released from The Common, Saffron Walden, in memory of the late Stuart MorganBalloons are released from The Common, Saffron Walden, in memory of the late Stuart Morgan (Image: submitted)

Family, friends and businesses have been donating money so a bench can be installed in the town's Market Place in Stuart's memory.

Maria Evans said her brother was "always smiling".

"He was a cheeky chappy window cleaner, there was not a day when we did not see him smile."

Stuart attended Katherine Semar Schools as a boy, going on to Chigwell for secondary school. On leaving school he held a number of jobs before starting window cleaning in the 1990s.

His business was grown by word-of-mouth recommendations, with customers telling their friends and colleagues that he was good at his job. His white van with a sun wearing sunglasses was a well-recognised feature in the town.

Saffron Walden Reporter: The late Stuart Morgan, a well-loved Saffron Walden window cleaner, who has diedThe late Stuart Morgan, a well-loved Saffron Walden window cleaner, who has died (Image: submitted)

He was one of four children to parents Susan Chaplin and Stephen Morgan.

Stuart was a much-loved son, and a brother to Michelle, Scott and Maria.

He was also a partner, dad to three children, granddad to four, and a friend of many.

A funeral service will be arranged at a later date.

Saffron Walden Reporter: White dove balloons in memory of the late Stuart Morgan were among those released in Saffron WaldenWhite dove balloons in memory of the late Stuart Morgan were among those released in Saffron Walden (Image: submitted)