Family pay tribute to 80-year-old Lanarkshire wrestling fan who never missed a BCW show

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Loving tributes have been paid to a lifelong wrestling fan who will be laid to rest next week.Steven Paton, 80, passed away from a short illness in Hairmyres Hospital on April 23 surrounded by his family and friends.Paying tribute to the "loving husband, dad, papa, great-papa and great-great papa" this week, his heartbroken daughter Theresa Paton said that the family can "take comfort" knowing that Steven is now back together with their late mother Margaret who died in 2015.A keen bowler with an impressive collection of trophies and an avid fishing fan, Steven was best known for his passion for wrestling, particularly East Kilbride-based company British Championship Wrestling (BCW).The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Incredibly, in its 20 year history, the Calderwood man never missed a show, despite his ailing health.

And Steven and his son David were considered VIPs with front row seats reserved for them at every show.Steven even ended up starring in many a show, with BCW's wrestling stars stealing his walking stick as part of the entertainment.Theresa said: "Steven loved a good laugh, Jim Reeves and watching television.

He was a keen bowler and won many trophies over the years whilst he was a member of St Leonards Bowling Club. "He also loved many a fishing trip where he always managed to catch