THE Cumming family has paid tribute to Michael Ian 'Noddy' Cumming who died, aged 51 on May 6.
Michael (pictured right) died in his childhood home of a heart attack.
Born and bred in Cleveland, he loved his hometown and would often described himself "a Cleveland boy".
Michael found his calling in concreting, and was followed into the career by his son, Scott Cumming.
He had a lifelong love of boating and was a member of the Little Ship Club at Dunwich.
Family described Michael as a very sincere and kind-hearted person.
He had a great sense of humour and would tell people he was "driving Miss Daisy" when he drove his mum Nancy to hospital appointments.
He was a proud father who had a special relationship with each of his three children.
At his funeral at the Redlands Boat Club, a friend told Michael's mother "he was the kindest and sweetest man" she had ever met.
Michael is survived by his mother Nancy, partner Sonya and his children Scott, Jayde and Taylor.
