The family of a “loved” mum who was killed in a crash in Delamere have paid tribute. Lauren Surridge, 52, had been driving her black Smart Fortwo Grandstyle along the A556 from Chester towards Northwich on the evening of September 25 when she crashed with a blue Toyota Yaris travelling in the opposite direction. Lauren was taken to hospital but sadly died.
In a touching tribute Lauren’s family described the “fun” mum-of-one as the kind of person who could make any room erupt with laughter.
They said: “Lauren was 52 going on 25 with a memorable capacity for laughter. She could cause an outbreak of hilarity in an empty room.
“Her natural interest in and concern for others led her to make numerous friends wherever she went. The fact that 200 people attended her funeral on October 11 was testimony to that. Mourners came from all over Britain, from Ireland and from Canada.”
Her partner Joe said Lauren was his “best friend.” The family tribute continued: “To her parents, Jackie and Peter, she was “an unfailing support, especially when we needed it for medical reasons,” to her sisters she was “loving and fun,” and to her nieces she was the “very cool auntie.”
“Lauren was artistic – a window-dresser, a model, loved dancing and was a semi-professional jazz singer for a while. She was also full of energy – a strong swimmer, wild swimming in the River Dee and Cheshire meres, and walked her six dogs for many miles.
“Lauren was brought up in Wirral but had lived for many years in Chester with her partner Joe and her son Nathan, aged nearly 14.”
The mum had attended Hilbre High School in West Kirby. Her former class mates also paid tribute, describing her as an “amazing person.”
Lauren’s funeral was held at St Hildeburgh’s Church in Hoylake on Saturday, October 11, followed by a burial and reception in Thurstaston. The family asked for donations towards MIND or Dogs Trust.
Anyone with information on the crash should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 2183074.
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