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UPDATED: Bede was loved for his style and charm

4:34pm Thursday 9th August 2007

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THE families of both of the teenagers killed in the accident have paid tribute to their children.

Bede Etherington's family have issued a statement praising the 17-year-old's zest for life'.

The Etherington family, from Acton Bridge, said: "Bede was known and loved for his inimitable style and charm. He had a great zest for life and this was reflected in his wide circle of friends, by whom he was admired and respected. advertisement"The family have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love from family and friends after this devastating accident."

Bede was a student in the sixth form at the Grange school, Hartford, where he had just finished his year in the lower sixth and was studying Economics, politics, environmental science and geography. His family said he aimed to study real estate management at university once he had finished at school in 2008.

His talents and hobbies included playing the bass guitar, fishing and croquet. He also enjoyed working as a member of the front of house team at Cabbage Hall, Oakmere.

Abigail is the daughter of Martin Stewart Irlam, finance director of the Irlam Logistics haulage company.

The Irlam family said: "She is greatly missed by her parents and two elder brothers whom she was very close to and all her many friends."

She had just completed her AS levels in the fields of speech, drama and graphic design. This was an area where she excelled, winning an award at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall in 2006. She was an accomplished flute player, and talented singer.

She also gave some of her time to the local over 60's club, including serving at their Christmas luncheon.

Abigail had returned home from a holiday in Ibiza only the day before the accident.

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alicia, Northwich says...
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what a terrible tragedy my thoughts are with all the families and friends and what they must be going through x

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Tracey & Ludo Coatanroch, Connecticut, USA says...
4:00pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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Words cannot express how awful we feel - we'll all miss Abi so much

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The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

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The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

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The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

Report this post »

The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

Report this post »

The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

Report this post »

The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

Report this post »

The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

Report this post »

The Hickson Family, Northwich says...
4:15pm Thu 2 Aug 07

We are all so sad to hear this terrible news..Bede was a lovely lad and will be sorely missed - our thoughts are with all the families involved and particularly the Etheringtons - Julian Hickson

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James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

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James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

Report this post »

James, Brereton says...
5:47pm Thu 2 Aug 07

i go to the grange and school really won't be the same without them, i used to speak to abbi every morning on the school bus, it is such a shame to lose them.

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hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

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hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

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hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

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hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

Report this post »

hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

Report this post »

hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

Report this post »

hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

Report this post »

hattie irlam, overpeover says...
6:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Hello Its Abi's Cousin And I'll Miss Her SO Much Abz Was The Best Cousin Ever She Was ALWAYS There For Me She Was Funny,Pretty And Just A Great Person I'm Always Thinking About Her I Love You SOOOO Much Abz I Love You! xx

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

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Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Will Walters, Northwich says...
7:12pm Thu 2 Aug 07

I went to school with them and I am telling you they will be missed in the sixth form. It will not be the same without them. My thoughts go out to their families.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

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Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Sarah Finnegan, Altrincham says...
7:21pm Thu 2 Aug 07

This loss leaves a deep hole in many lives. Abi and Bede both brought rays of sunshine into the school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of their family and friends.

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Kathryn Hardy, Northwich says...
7:22pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Abi,
You were a beautiful, funny, intelligent young girl. We all love and miss you so much. I feel so lucky to have known you and so proud to have called you my best friend. I'll remember you always. ****

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx

Report this post »

Sophie Greenwood, Tarporley says...
7:24pm Thu 2 Aug 07

Bede, you were and always will be my best friend. Days at school will never be the same without you there.


I love you very much and will be thinking of you always.

My thoughts and wishes of support are with both families.

Take Care.
xxx