'Will be missed massively'- Tributes to brave Blackpool dad who died at 28
“So sad to see a young dad like this young man here who clearly fought a good fight and stayed positive.”
More tributes have been paid to a young dad from the Fylde coast who has died following a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disease.
Lewis Edmundson, from South Shore, was born with the genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 2, or NF2, which causes tumours to arise on nerves.
After being diagnosed as a child, Lewis lost vision in one eye as a youngster and in later years lost all sight along with his hearing. He has now died age 28, leaving behind a 9-year-old son.
More tributes to Lewis’ life have poured in. Commenting on Facebook, Robert Harding said: “So sad to see a young dad like this young man here who clearly fought a good fight and stayed positive. I'm sure some in his position would have given up years ago. That's the measure of the guy, deepest condolences to all his family.”
Conah Benson added: “Considering he had a rough start to his life and through his teens he was always a happy lad, and a top bloke to everyone, no one ever had a bad word to say about him, he will be missed massively. RIP Lewis.”
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Diane Carol, one of Lewis’ former teachers, also paid tribute: “So sad to hear this. Lewis was a joy to teach with a cheeky nature, he never let his illness get in the way. Sending love to all his family.”
Kimmy Morgan added: “He sounds like a lovely young lad, how terrible. Rip Lewis and condolences to all of his family, heartbreaking.”
Lewis’ life was celebrated at Lytham Park Cemetery Chapel on Thursday 24 September. His family are asking for donations to be made to Trinity Hospice, who cared for Lewis during his final months.