Family’s tribute to ‘free spirit’ dad of 3 who died in Tongue End crash

A Lincolnshire family has paid tribute to a 'free spirit' dad of three who was killed in a crash. Sean Burlton died in a collision[1] in Tongue End[2], near Bourne, on November 24. As well as a father, he was a loving son and a brother to three sisters, including his twin.

In a touching statement, issued through Lincolnshire Police on Thursday, November 21, his family paid tribute to the man they would 'never forget'. The tribute says: "He will be remembered as a family man who could be really funny. He was a free spirit and someone who loved to be outdoors.

He was kind and caring and will be missed by everybody. Get the latest Lincolnshire Live news with our email newsletters[3]

"He lived on a boat some of the time and loved to be around nature.

He was his happiest when he was outdoors. He really loved fishing and spent many hours enjoying his hobby. He was well-known locally by many anglers."

Mr Burlton worked as a dry liner in the plastering trade and his family said the support they had received from his colleagues and friends, who said he was 'great,' had been overwhelming and a 'big comfort'.

His family added: "In his younger days he loved banger racing and travelled to take part in competitions and events.

"We are very grateful for the support we have had at this difficult and painful time and would like to say thank you for Sean's friends for that support." Mr Burlton grew up in Pointon and went to school in Billingborough.

References

1. ^ died in a collision (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
2. ^ Tongue End (www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk)
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