A family is reeling after the death of a man seriously injured in a house fire which earlier claimed the life of his fiancée.
Kieran Naylor, 33, and Rebecca Foster were rushed to hospital after the blaze at the couple’s home in Daresbury, Cheshire, on December 12.
Rebecca, 32, died two days later while Kieran fought for life until Boxing Day after being in a critical condition for two weeks.
In tribute, his family praised him as the “best son, brother and uncle anyone could ask for”.
It read: “Words cannot express how completely heartbroken and devastated we are to have lost Kieran.
"Our lives will never be the same. Kieran really was the best son, brother and uncle that anyone could have wished for and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure to have known him.
“Kieran and Rebecca are now reunited forever and they will always be in our hearts.
“We would like to thank everyone who tried to help Kieran and Rebecca following the fire and would ask that we are left to grieve in peace at this time.”
A Cheshire Police spokesman said investigations into the cause of the fire are still ongoing, although it is not believed to be suspicious.
A tribute earlier issued on behalf of Rebecca’s family said: “Rebecca was a loving and caring daughter and our lives have been absolutely torn apart by her death.
“She and Kieran made the perfect couple, and the pair were planning to spend the rest of their lives together, but sadly they will never be able to fulfil their dreams.
“We would like to thank everyone who tried to help Rebecca and Kieran on the night of the fire for all their efforts and would ask that we are left to grieve in peace at this difficult time.”
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said five appliances from Runcorn, Lymm, Warrington, Frodsham and Widnes were called to the scene at 12.43am.
The investigation into the blaze was supported by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service urban search and rescue to ensure the building was safe enough to enter and examine.
CFRS said the detached house was “well alight” on the ground floor, before spreading to the roof.
