Family and friends of a paramedic who died after contracting coronavirus have paid tribute to a larger than life character who loved to see people smile. Barry Jarvis, from Grimston, passed away on December 18 at the age of 59. He had worked for the East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) since 1999, with 20 years as a paramedic, along with stints as a union rep and HR advisor.