Gerald Adlestone, 93, joined Beaverbrooks in 1950.

His father, Isaac, founded the business in 1919 with his two brothers, Harry and Maurice.

Mr Adlestone’s son Mark — who is chairman of Beaverbrooks — said: “Dad was kind hearted and philanthropic.

!He had a very sharp mind, a great business brain and an extremely keen eye for detail.

“That meant that his work would be incredibly thorough and so many people learned that from him.”

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