Peter Baglin: widow of missing man pays tribute to ‘best buddy’

Police in Salford have sadly confirmed that a body found near Bridgewater Canal was Peter Baglin.
Peter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMPPeter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMP
Peter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMP

The widow of a man who was found dead weeks after he went missing has paid tribute to him.

Peter Baglin, 55, went out for a walk near his home in Boothstown just after Christmas but did not return home. GMP officers searching for Mr Baglin sadly confirmed today that a body found near Bridgewater Canal was that of Mr Baglin.

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It is not believed there are any suspicious circumstances surrounding his death and a file is being prepared for the coroner for the purpose of inquest proceedings.

Peter’s wife, Michelle said: “Today is a day we wished would never come and our family is absolutely devastated at the news of Pete’s passing.

“When I think of Pete, I think of him as my best buddy and after being together almost 30 years, we complemented each other perfectly.

“He was a fantastic father, grandfather and great-grandfather; to our three children, our four grandchildren and our great-grand child. Pete was also a great brother to his two brothers. He was a much loved son and his mum and dad are being comforted at their home down south by Pete’s brother Paul and Paul’s wife, Katie.

Peter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMPPeter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMP
Peter and Michelle Baglin Credit: GMP
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“Over the last nine or so weeks, we have been endlessly searching for Pete. I would like to pass on a huge thanks from our family to friends and members of the community who have turned out time and time again trying to help us find him.

“We would also like to thank Greater Manchester Police for maintaining contact with me every day since Pete went missing; and also for the constant support they have given me.”

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