Family pay tribute to “a beautiful, caring young woman”
Demi Burns Credit: Cumbria Police
The family of Demi Burns have described her as “a beautiful, caring young woman.”
Miss Burns, 21, from Workington was found dead in her home at Newlands Gardens, Workington on Sunday 11th November.
Miss Burns family said:
“Demi was a beautiful, caring young woman who was loved dearly by all her family and friends. She always put others before herself and adored her family, especially her mam, gran and pop.
“The hole in our lives she has left will never ever be filled, the light in our hearts has gone out forever."
The family of a Borders teenager who died in a road collision on Saturday have paid tribute to him.
Graham Sinclair, 18, from Reston, was travelling on his motor scooter when the accident happened.
"Happy-go-lucky and carefree, Graham was always the life and soul of the party," it said. He had a word for everyone and was always smiling. He was dearly loved and now sorely missed by family and friends alike."
– Sinclair family statement
The accident happened on a back road between Reston and Ayton in the Scottish Borders.
The family of a motorcyclist who died on the A591 near Thirlmere have paid tribute to a man who ‘died doing what he loved best’.
On Saturday 21st July, 54 year old Christopher Roger Denwood of Ritson Wharf, Maryport was riding a Triumph Sprint when he crashed near Thirlmere Reservoir.
No other vehicle was involved. Mr Denwood was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson said on behalf of his family:
“Chris died doing what he loved best - riding his bike on Lake District roads. Chris will be greatly missed by his family and friends following his untimely death.”
An investigation into the collision is continuing and police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed it to contact them.
The family of a woman, who was found dead on Monday, has paid further tribute to her.
Rose-Marie Valente was found dead on Black Bull Lane in Brough on Monday.
The family said she was a "loving and supportive mother and grandparent".
Police have questioned a 48yr old man, who has been released on police bail.
Rose's family said: "We know she went to Cumbria for the weekend to spend time with her boyfriend and was found dead in close proximity to where she was staying."
