Last updated at 16:05, Friday, 09 April 2010

A GRIEVING woman has paid tribute to her 30-year-old partner.

TRAGEDY: Daniel Graham, with son Kaine SUBMITTED PICTURE

By Sam Walker

Father-of-two Daniel Graham died suddenly at his house on March 29 and was found by his partner Norma Carter.

Miss Carter, 37, said: “I want to thank everyone for their support and all their tributes on Facebook.

“He had lived in Askam all of his life and wanted to open a computer shop, that was his dream if he had the money.”

She left a message to Mr Graham on social networking website Facebook.

It reads: “Will miss you more than you will ever know, can’t believe you have gone I just want to wake up and you will be there, love you xxxxxxxx RIP.”

The funeral of Mr Graham, who lived in High Duddon Close, was set to take place today at St Peter’s Church in Ireleth.

Mr Graham leaves behind his children Kaine and Summer and stepchildren Tanya, Chad and Cee-Jay.

Donations taken at the funeral will be in aid of St Peter’s Church and the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool. Family friends have left messages of support on Facebook.

Claire Louise Milburn said: “Norma, so sorry to hear what happened to Dan.

“He was a great lad. Hope you and the kids are staying strong. Big hugs xxxxxx.”

Julie Brzezinski said: “So sorry hun, thinking of you at this sad time xxxx.”

Sarah Headders Henley said: “Sorry for your loss, be strong for the kids, they need you more than ever now xxxx R.I.P. Dan x.”

Tracy Morrison said: “Sorry to hear of your loss. Love to you and the kids at this sad time. xx.”

A police spokesman said: “We were called to a property after a report of a sudden death at High Duddon Close.

“We have conducted an inquiry on behalf of the coroner.”

Coroner for South and East Cumbria Mr Ian Smith has been informed of the death and an inquest has been opened and adjourned.

First published at 13:13, Friday, 09 April 2010
Published by http://www.askamlocal.co.uk