‘He had the most infectious laugh’ - Family of Chris Pearson pay tribute

It is hard for us to know where to begin. Chris’ death has changed our lives in every way imaginable.

Chris was 78 years old, a husband of 53 years and a father. Chris loved to laugh and tell stories. He had the most infectious laugh and would talk to anyone. He was the master of Dad jokes and would make jokes at any given opportunity. He also loved to travel and he was a DIY perfectionist, always completing projects to the highest standard!

He also had the most loving bond with our family dog Fudge. Fudge still takes a toy to Chris’ armchair now and keeps his armchair warm for him.

We, as a family, were supposed to be enjoying these later years of life with Chris but this has been taken away from us. Instead we have been given years of dread and upset and we have been denied of making any more memories with him. We have been denied birthday celebrations, family days out and holidays together - all the things we used to enjoy. Each Christmas, we still set a place for Chris but he’s not there.

The decisions and actions of Darren Bakewell that day took Chris’ life and ruined all of our lives. We will forever love Chris and we will never forget him.