Heartbreak mum’s tribute to ‘the lights of our lives’
Thursday 30th April 2009, 2:30PM BST.
THE mother of Ryan Martel and Frankie Chapell has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her only children.
Sally Martel formally released a statement yesterday describing her and the family’s loss, just a few months after the death of her father.
The two were in a car that was washed off a Cornish lane into a river during flash floods early on Saturday morning.
The body of Mr Martel, 26, was formally identified on Tuesday afternoon but Miss Chapell, 17, has yet to be found. Police confirmed yesterday that they have called off the search.
In her tribute, Mrs Martel talked of the family’s devastation.
‘They were both so full of fun and loved by us all,’ she said. ‘Whenever they were around, they lit up our lives. They have made us so proud during their short time on earth.’
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We both worked with Ted at Knowelden Engineering when he was dating Sally, their wedding was fantastic, he doted on Ryan and then Frankie came along too, havent seen him for many years as we knew he had moved away to Devon/Cornwall area, Absolute tragic double loss for the both of them and their families and our deepest sympathy at this sad sad time goes to them and to let them know that they are in our thoughts. Lisa and Mark Ogier
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So tragic – my thoughts are with Sally.
R.I.P Ryan and Frankie
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Absolute tragedy. This is something no parent should ever have to go through. Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Sally and Ted. May they somehow find the strength together to go forward and carry the memories of their beautiful and wonderful children forever in their hearts.
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One cannot say more than has been said already, an absolute tragedy. Our hearts go out to Sally and Ted.
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