Tributes paid to a ‘much loved grandmother and mother’ who died in car crash on the A36 near Upton Scudamore

The family of a woman who sadly died following a car crash on the A36 near Upton Scudamore in Wiltshire has released a touching tribute to a “much loved grandmother and mother”.

The collision occurred on Friday, August 11 at around 2pm. It involved two cars and a HGV[1] lorry. Yvonne Faulkner, who was in her 70s, died in the crash and a further two people[2] were also seriously injured.

Her family said: “Yvonne Faulkner was a much loved grandmother and mother who enjoyed life and was looking forward to her next holiday in September cruising around Iceland[3].

“She was loving, kind and fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Her grandchildren were a tremendous source of pride to her and she enjoyed every one of their achievements.”

Her grandson Joe said: “She was a great nan and always supported me. I will always remember her and try to make her proud.”

Her son Andrew said: “To lose my mother like this is such a shock but I will hold on to the many great memories I have of her and her sheer determination to enjoy life and the love she showed her family.

Wiltshire Police said: “Our thoughts are with Yvonne’s family as they come to terms with their loss and we ask that their privacy is respected.”

References

  1. ^ HGV (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
  2. ^ people (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)
  3. ^ Iceland (www.northamptonchron.co.uk)