Baber spent his entire working life in the printing industry, predominantly in the printing plates and pre-press equipment business.

He rose to become sales and marketing director and then managing director of Kodak Polychrome Graphics prior to that business becoming wholly absorbed into Kodak, where he went on to lead its then Graphics Solutions & Services business. He retired in 2006.

Baber, who had cancer, died on New Year’s Eve.

His son-in-law, Robert Jupp, is managing director at Christchurch-based Digital Printed Image. He said: "Terry always maintained a keen interest in all things printed after he retired, and we regularly discussed articles in PrintWeek."

Brian Filler, president of Screen Europe, paid tribute to Baber’s personal and professional qualities: “I knew Terry for over 40 years as a colleague, a business partner and a competitor. We were there at the birth of CTP and experienced its tremendous growth during the ‘80s and ‘90s. He was one of those well-respected industry stalwarts who was always courteous, professional honest and fair. I thoroughly enjoyed working and socialising with him. He had a positive impact on the industry and we need more people like him.”

Pat Holloway, who worked as marketing manager under Baber for many years at both KPG and Kodak, also paid tribute: “Terry was a great boss and a thoroughly nice guy. He had such a great rapport with customers. He would rather be out there meeting customers than sitting behind a desk.”

Baber is survived by his wife Vera, their three daughters, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

His funeral will take place on Wednesday 14 January at 10:30am at Bournemouth Crematorium.

In honour of his love of colourful ties during his working years, the family have requested that the men attending wear a coloured tie as opposed to black, to celebrate his life.

Family flowers only. Donations in Baber’s memory can be made to Macmillan Caring Locally via Tapper Funeral Service.