FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to the life of a charismatic, kind and generous man who founded the Dorset Carrington Club.

Jonathan Rose died at his Dorset home on September 8. He founded the Dorset Carrington Club and Carrington London.

Mr Rose grew up near Sturminster Newton and was a member of the Dorset Society of Men. He was an advocate of all things Dorset.

His father owned the feed mill at King’s Stag and Jonathan’s mother’s family had been millers at Fiddleford Mill for about 200 years.

Mr Rose leaves behind his mother and two daughters Jessamie and Justine.

Jessamie paid tribute to her father. She said: “He was an inspiration to me as I know he was to countless others. His loss will leave a large hole in the lives of many.

“I hope that the Carrington will continue its great work and in that way remain a tribute to this great man.”

Friend Malcolm Scott Walby said: “I think Jonathan most loved to give pleasure and enjoyment to others.

“First to buy the round and last out of the door, all on black coffee and cigarettes, he took business seriously but life was there to be lived to the last.”

Friend Jackie Phillipson said that Mr Rose was always on a mission and would be sadly missed.

She said: “JR as I always called him had great charm, charisma, style and yes he could be stubborn too.

“He was caring and full of fun, a great raconteur and he never forgot to say thank you – leaving a case or a bottle of wine on the doorstep or popping in for a coffee when passing – to chew the cud over something or other.”

She added: “He is remembered with much affection – he was unique, one in a million and will be missed by many.”

• A special lunchtime meeting of the Dorset Carrington Club will be held on Thursday, September 22 as a tribute to Mr Rose.

To reserve a place at the tribute email the Carrington Club on admin@carrington-club.co.uk