A dedicated member of Fullerians Rugby Club passed away this week after suffering a heart attack.

Max Curtis, who grew up in Cassiobury, died on Sunday, March 25 aged 47.

The keen rugby fan has been involved in the club since he was 17 years old, both as a player and a coach.

Les Trybus, who knew Mr Curtis for more than 20 years, has described his friend as a superb man.

He said: "Rugby was his passion and Fullerians was his passion."

Despite recently moving to Beaconsfield Mr Curtis travelled over to Watford regularly for the rugby club.

The father of four, who worked in shipping, changed his position as he moved through the club, however it was when he played as a winger that he truly shone.

Mr Trybus said: "It was the perfect position for him.

"He developed a good reputation.

"He was just always putting them away and scoring the points."

Mr Curtis was forced to give up playing after suffering with knee problems, however he remained heavily involved in the club and began coaching.

Mr Trybus added: "Even when he stopped playing he was still an active member.

"You couldn’t keep him away from it - he loved it."

Mr Curtis was a season ticket holder for Wasps rugby club, and he also made regular trips to support the England team.

He leaves four children Max, Felix, Austin and Eden.