More than £2,500 is raised for family of ‘beloved' Rhyl man
In his memory, and to support his family, The Glanglasfor pub hosted a special event at its premises last Saturday (June 7).
There was live music and karaoke, and a raffle with prizes including a three-hour tattoo session and a £50 bar tab, the latter of which was donated by pub barmaid Emma Roberts.
A total of £362 was raised from the event for Mr Pollitt's family.
A book of condolences was set up for Chris Pollitt at The Glanglasfor (Image: Submitted) Ms Roberts, who got to know and became friends with Mr Pollitt in the last six months, said: 'We were busy from the minute the doors opened to close.
'It was an amazing day, and the family came down to see us, too, which was lovely.
'He was just a character; we all loved him.'
The Glanglasfor said: 'Poll was a regular customer in the pub, and on many days, just came in to stand and make us all laugh with his one liner jokes.
'Poll is going to be sadly missed by many people, including us at the The Glan.
"We as a pub are sending all our love to the family at this sad time.'
Some of Mr Pollitt's friends came in fancy dress to Saturday's event (Image: Submitted) A GoFundMe page, set up by Mr Pollitt's sister, Donna Hayes, has also raised more than £2,500 - www.gofundme.com/f/pollitt-chris-pollitt.
His funeral will be held at 12pm on Friday (June 13) at St. Margaret's Church (Marble Church) in Bodelwyddan.
Ms Hayes wrote: 'Chris sadly passed away last week. It has come as a huge, huge shock to us as a family and the whole of Rhyl.
'We have received so much love and comfort from everybody in Rhyl and the surrounding areas, and people have offered extremely kind gestures.
'If you would like to make any donations, it will go towards the day.'
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