TRIBUTES have been paid to a member of the trust responsible for running Hillingdon Hospital who has died.

Michael Rosen, non-executive director, passed away suddenly last week. His funeral took place on Wednesday at Bushey Jewish Cemetery, in Little Bushey Lane, Bushey.

Tony Valentine, chairman of the Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust board, paid tribute to Mr Rosen, who was appointed to his position on October 1, 2006, and was also a member of various committees of the Trust

He said: "The sudden and unexpected death of our friend and colleague, Mr Michael Rosen, is a tragic loss.

"Michael will be sorely missed by all who knew him and worked with him. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his family, at this very sad time."