TRIBUTES have arrived in spades after Swindon Town's former owner Sir David Seton Wills died aged 83.

The seventh baronet is reported to have peacefully passed away on June 2 and leaves behind his wife Gillian, three daughters, Victoria Lucy Wills, Sarah Elizabeth Wills, and Alice Louise Wills as well as his only son, James.

Sir Seton was a life-long Town supporter and invested heavily in the Robins between 1991 and 2007, "becoming a critical figure in ensuring the club's survival from the threat of liquidation," according to the club.

He invested millions of pounds of his fortune into the Robins, which was made from his family's tobacco company.

In posts on social media, Swindon Town said: "Swindon Town are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former majority shareholder Sir Seton Wills.

"Everyone at Swindon Town Football Club would like to extend their condolences to all of Sir Seton Wills' loved ones.

"His continued support and contribution to the club will never be forgotten."

Many Town fans were quick to share condolence messages on the club's post for the former Eton schoolboy who lived in the Wiltshire village of Ramsbury.

Robert Marsh said: "Very sad indeed. The club owes him a huge debt."

Meanwhile, Matt Anderson said: "Very sad. Huge part of the club’s history and will hopefully be recognised as such."

Trust STFC joined the cluster of supporters who simply wished comfort for his family and friends, while a couple of others pointed to the significant impact Sir Wills had made on the town.

The Loathed Strangers Podcast said: "Swindon Town Football Club likely wouldn’t exist without this man pockets. RIP."

Ian Mattingley said: "Very sad news! Sir Seton propped the club up for years which allowed us to reach the Premier League. RIP Sir Seton."

Sir Seton Wills began his time overseeing Swindon around the time Glenn Hoddle arrived as player-manager in 1991 and watched on as the Robins bounced back from missing out on the play-offs to reach the top flight via an extraordinary 4-3 win over Leicester City at Wembley in 1993.

Following the Premier League campaign, Town endured two relegations and a promotion as well as a League Cup semi-final before the turn of the millenium.

In December 2002, with Swindon having experienced a handful of difficult years, financially, Sir Seton Wills suggested he was unwilling to continue bailing the club out but stuck by his club for five more years having reportedly put in more than £10million since the early 90s.

He finally walked away in 2008 once Andrew Fitton's consortium took over the club.