Heyes, who suffered a heart attack, is survived by his wife Lynne and their 21-year-old daughter, Adele.

A life-long Everton FC fan, 47-year-old Heyes worked for Polestar before joining MPI in early 2007.

His funeral will be held on 26 February but is limited to family and close friends by invitation only.

Flowers are not requested but anyone wishing to do so is invited to make a donation to the British Heart Foundation.