People lined the road as the funeral cortege of Peter Roberts made its way through Wotton-under-Edge on Wednesday morning.
Known as Pete the Print, Mr Roberts ran Cotswold Letterpress in the town’s High Street. He died last month following a short illness.
Mr Roberts’ career began in 1964, with a first job as a 17-year-old apprentice compositor in North Wales, learning the craft of printing technologies that had remained unchanged for centuries, including hand-setting lead type into lines and pages. His presence on the town’s high street extended over several decades.
The shop and design studio’s portfolio of clients include the Highgrove Estate at Tetbury and global technology firm Renishaw, which is based on the outskirts of the town. The business, which Mr Roberts ran with his wife Pauline.
Mr Robert’s funeral was held at St Mary’s Church in Wotton-under-Edge, followed by the committal at Westerleigh Crematorium.
