27/02/2026
We’re sharing a heartfelt update with our community. Sadly, our beloved Keith 'Dad' slipped away last Saturday, peaceful and happy with all his family present.
While many knew Dad through his work, those closest to him knew that no matter how successful he was, everything he did was for his family and that grew to many more than blood. His values shaped the spirit of the business — care, integrity, and a genuine commitment to people.
Keith is survived by his two sons and two daughters, and we’re proud to share that Regent Home of Sewing will now be looked after by his sons, Jon and Sam. They will continue building on the strong foundations he created and the relationships he valued so deeply. We will be closing on a Monday from now on so that the boys can get personal affairs in order and the business up to date.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Dad and our family over the years — your kindness means more than words can say.
Many of you will remember Dad as the 'Sewing Machine Man', and stumbling through his thousands of hand written notes we stumbled across one diary that he had started to make a memoir titled 'The Second Sewing Machine Man', any of your stories or memories that you have of Dad will help us to get this finished!
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