The family of a "much-loved" postman found dead after going missing for almost five months has paid tribute to their "world".
Darren Willis was reported missing from his home in Duck Lane, St Neots, on June 9, prompting extensive searches.
The 53-year-old's body was recovered by police on November 5 after officers revisited an area in Eynesbury.
Speaking to The Hunts Post, Mr Willis' widow, Sarah, mourned the death of her husband and "absolute world".
She said: "Our world fell apart when we received the news my husband and daddy to our three amazing children had passed away.
"Everyone that properly knew Darren knew he was a private man. His world was his three children and me.
"He would have hated the social media attention he was getting but would also know I would have done anything to get him home."
Mrs Willis said the family's life had been "turned upside down" following the 53-year-old's disappearance.
Taking to social media, she added: "There are new challenges without him every day. To you he's Darren the postie, to us he's our world and more.
"Every day is a battle; I open my eyes and he's not there. We go around the house and see his things not touched."
Cambridgeshire Police released a CCTV image of one of the last known sightings of the postman on June 25.
A number of unconfirmed sightings had been reported, with a number of searches covering St Neots and even extending into Bedfordshire.
The last known sighting was from just before 7am on June 9, on a pathway connecting Willow Bridge and Shakespeare Road in St Neots.
Mrs Willis, who was married to the beloved postie for 17 years, thanked the public for their support and for "never giving up hope for us".
"He was a thankful man, and he would want me to thank everyone who shared posts, went looking and kept his face present," she said.
"More importantly he would want me to thank people that have helped his three children and me through this cruel time."
Mrs Willis is now fundraising for Missing People, the only UK charity providing a lifeline to those affected by a disappearance of thinking of going missing.
The charity was founded in the early 1990s by sisters Janet Newman OBE and Mary Asprey OBE, who initially started a helpline for their home.
So far, she has raised close to £900.
Mr Willis's death is not being treated as suspicious, and the case will be passed to the coroner.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: "We would like to thank members of the public for their support and assistance throughout the investigation."
Book of Condolence for Darren Willis available at link above.