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Tributes flood in as ‘bubbly’ and ‘one of a kind’ dad dies aged 26

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Tributes have flooded in for a “one of kind” and “bubbly” dad after he died aged 26. Drew Howe, who is originally from Stockport, was found dead on October 19. Close friend Adam Bellis said the dad-of-one had been struggling with his mental health before he died. “Kind hearted” Drew was described as “bubbly” and “would go out of his way to help” anyone, THE ECHO reports.

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Writing on the ECHO’s Facebook page, Viv Lawson said: “My whole heart to you all.” Jean Law added: “So, so sad for him and his family friends, god bless him and rest in peace son.”

David Drury also said: “Till we meet again R.I.P drew thoughts with your family.” Josh Bennett added: “My boy, live forever in our minds ATHLONE for life.” Joey Farrell also paid tribute and said: “Never forget you brother.” Adam and other close friend Josh McLean said they were “truly heartbroken” at the loss of Drew and are now fundraising to help the 26-year-old’s young son Caleb and the rest of his family. Speaking to the ECHO, Adam, 26, said Drew was “more like a brother” to him and they had both met through their work as lorry drivers.

He said: “I met him about two and half, three years ago. I just met him through the trucks basically. We parked up in the same place one night and the lads I was with at the time that I knew, knew Drew and he just came to the pub with us all and it went from there.

“We hit it off and became best mates.” Adam added Drew, who lived in Widnes, was kind-hearted and would help anyone who needed it. He told the ECHO : “He was more like a brother to be honest.

He would do anything for you and go out of his way to help you. “It’s such a shock to us all because he was such a bubbly character and he was dead lively all the time.”

Drew Howe with friend Adam Bellis

Writing on the GoFundMe page, Adam and Josh described their friend as “one of a kind”. They hope the money fundraised will also help with funeral costs.

They said on the fundraising page: “Myself, Drew and Josh were a close trio and we’re truly heartbroken by losing Drew. We’re hoping to raise some money in his memory, to help his family with his funeral or whatever they may need. “Also thought it could put some money one side for Drew’s little lad Caleb.

Drew was one of a kind, as many of you know and he will be sorely missed.

Help and support

Samaritans (116 123) samaritans.org operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at [email protected] , write to Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, STIRLING, FK8 2SA and visit www.samaritans.org/branches to find your nearest branch. For support for people feeling suicidal, if you are concerned about someone or if you are bereaved by suicide see http://shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk

CALM (0800 58 58 58) thecalmzone.net has a helpline is for men who are down or have hit a wall for any reason, who need to talk or find information and support. They’re open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year. Greater Manchester Bereavement Service Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help to find support for anyone in Greater Manchester that has been bereaved or affected by a death.

No one needs to feel alone as they deal with their grief. www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk Childline (0800 1111 ) runs a helpline for children and young people in the UK. Calls are free and the number won’t show up on your phone bill.

PAPYRUS (0800 068 41 41) is a voluntary organisation supporting teenagers and young adults who are feeling suicidal. Beat Eating Disorders: Beat provides helplines for adults and young people offering support and information about eating disorders. These helplines are free to call from all phones.

Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677, Studentline: 0808 801 0811, Youthline: 0808 801 0711. www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Anorexia & Bulimia Care: ABC provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. Helpline: 03000 11 12 13. www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk/

Students Against Depression is a website for students who are depressed, have a low mood or are having suicidal thoughts. Bullying UK is a website for both children and adults affected by bullying studentsagainstdepression.org For information and links to charities and organisations that can help with substance abuse, visit https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/drugs/

“Please donate anything you can whether it’s 20p or 20 quid, it all adds up and the end result will hopefully soften the huge blow to his family and ease their worry about the costs of giving Drew the goodbye he deserves.”

To donate to the GoFundMe page, please click here.

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