The family of a pensioner who died after masked men broke into her home and stole her handbag has paid tribute to “a strong, determined character who loved life”. Joy Middleditch, 82, was found lying on the floor of her end-of-terrace bungalow in Pakefield, Suffolk, by concerned family members on Saturday (March 25).
Ms Middleditch died in hospital on Monday. Police described the attack on her as “really cowardly and callous”.
In a statement, her family said: “Joy was a strong, determined character who loved life and her dog. She was a loving person who was sadly taken from us too soon. We as a family would like to thank the police and the community for all their help and support.”
