The family of a dad who died hours after joking around with his friends has made one last request in his memory.
Dad of three Sam Mercer, 35, died suddenly in February this year after a routine operation on his femur. The dad-of-three was the landlord of the Volunteer Canteen pub in Waterloo and has been described as passionate about "providing for those in need".
Instead of giving flowers for his funeral, his family asked if people could donate to Sefton Pantry in his honour. Since Sam's funeral on April 4, the pantry has been flooded with donations.
