A ex-biker from Barrow who was given his own 'ride by' after he had to go to hospital on Dave Day has passed away aged 83.

Robert Carter, known locally as 'Bouncer Bob', had pulmonary fibrosis and passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday morning (October 21).

The dad-of-three fell ill on June 8 - Dave Day - which saw thousands of bikers ride into the town to honour the life of Dave Myers.

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Bob's family knew how much of a fan he was of the Hairy Bikers, and everything involving an engine or motorbike, so decided to arrange something extra special for him.

His daughter, Belinda Carter, 58, went to the Dave Day concert at Barrow Raiders Stadium on the evening of Dave Day and spread the word to fellow bikers, and to London-based photographer Stanley Kaye, that her dad had been taken to hospital.

Stan had just come up with the bikers from the Ace Cafe after arriving back in the UK from Normandy, France.

Between them, they arranged the drive by at Bob's home on Thwaite Street the following day (Sunday, June 9) with Stan taking pictures.

It was an emotional day for Bob and one which his family hold dear to their hearts.

Bob with all his grandchildren and great grandchildren on his Dave Day ride by (Image: Stanley Kaye) "That day meant so much to him," said his daughter Kelsey Carter, 50. "His face was such a picture when they rode by but it wasn't only that, the bikers stopped and spoke to him and he really loved every minute of it."

The day was also a huge family event for Bob as everyone turned out including his children, his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.

He leaves behind his partner Doreen, two daughters and a son, ten grandchildren and 13 great children.

He first met Doreen at Emerson's Fair in 1960 and they married a year later.

Bob with his wife Doreen on their wedding day (Image: Kelsey Carter) Bob earned his nickname 'Bouncer Bob' after becoming a well-loved bouncer in the area.

He worked in many of the town's popular nightclubs such as 42nd Street, 99 Club, Manhattans and many of the popular venues on Cornwallis.

He also worked as a labourer for Cumbria County Council and worked in the iron works and steel works.

Kelsey said: "He will be very well-missed. I always used to joke that you couldn't go into town with him because it'd take too long. 

"People would stop and talk to him and then you'd wait for the conversation to be over, and then he'd start a new one with someone else.

'Bouncer Bob' as young biker on his bike at the back of Cheltenham Street (Image: Kelsey Carter) "He was a very kind and very gentle man, he'd do owt for anyone. He's left a big hole in our family as he was the head.

"His family were his world and he was idolised by his grandchildren and great grandchildren - and they were everything to him."

Bob's funeral will take place at the Travelyan chapel on Dalkeith street on November 1 at 2.45 then on to the Kill One pub.

Kelsey added: "Anybody who worked with our dad as a bouncer, we invite to wear a dickie bow to show that you worked with him.

Bob (left) with his brother Ray (Right) (Image: Kelsey Carter) "My son Jamie will be on the back of a motorbike riding behind the hearse so we put the invite out to any bikers would like to ride along from 2.15 from 74 Thwaite Street.

"We ask for family flowers only." 

A link will also be provided to family and watch the funeral.