Heartbroken mourners of an 81-year-old man who lay undiscovered in his fly infested home say "he should not have died alone".
John Samuel Gee's body was found in a property on Olga Road, in St Helens , on Saturday.
Merseyside Police were called to the house to reports of a concern for safety, after flies were seen in the windows of the property.
The ECHO understands that neighbours had not seen Mr Gee, who is believed to have lived alone and had dementia, for a number of weeks, before his body was found.
Following an appeal to trace his next of kin, heartbroken mourners have paid tribute to Mr Gee and asked how his death went unoticed.
Gary Hopwood wrote: "No-one should die alone, hope they find his next off kin, if not please advertise the funeral and make sure there is a good turn out for his funeral R.I.P."
John Kelly wrote: "How sad that this is allowed to happen to this poor old gentleman in this day and age."
And Carla Bailey said: "How does a old man die weeks ago with no-one noticing? It's a sad world nowadays, neighbours used to look after each other that poor man."
Meanwhile Helen Pinky Talbot said: "Heartbreaking that this gentleman was so vulnerable due to his illness and appears to have no one caring for him very sad indeed x rest in peace. X
Others implored the death of Mr Gee to serve as a reminder for neighbours to check on elderly residents living closeby.
Anthony Cassidy simply wrote: "We all have to do better."
Meanwhile Catherine Donoghue wrote: "This is utterly heartbreaking, that poor poor man. We all need to look out for our elderly neighbours. God bless him."
Ann Kennedy said: "This is so sad, but shows how little we know our neighbours these days.
"It’s important to get to know the people who live around us and look out for the more vulnerable members of the community."
Sandra Mary Allan said: "How sad that society has failed him, god bless."
A force spokesman said: "John Samuel Gee, aged 81, was a resident of the Olga Road area of Sutton and was found deceased at home.
"His death is not being treated as suspicious.
"Merseyside Coroner’s office wants to trace Mr Gee’s next of kin."
Anyone with information regarding Mr Gee's next of kin have been asked to contact the Coroners Investigating Officer dealing, Clair Sajewicz on 0151 777 3754 or via email to Clair.S.Sajewicz@merseyside.police.uk
