A heartbroken son has paid a heartfelt tribute to his mum who was the "life and soul of every party". Julia Kinnell, who was known "by everybody" in Creswell, Nottinghamshire, died tragically in a car crash.
The 67 year old leaves behind a "big family" who loved her dearly including her husband, their three children and 12 grandchildren. It was Mrs Kinnell's first year of her retirement, and she had planned to go on cruises and attend her grandchildren's birthday parties.
But she was involved in a tragic car crash just outside Herons Mead Caravan Park in Marsh Lane, near Skegness, and died at the scene at about 1pm on May 19.