A family have paid tribute to a ‘cherished’ Melksham woman who died in a crash.
Cheryl Decarteret, 79, tragically passed away in hospital five days after being struck by a reversing van in Lowbourne on Saturday (27 September).
Her closest friend, Margaret Shaw, was also hit – and is fighting for her life.
Cheryl’s family have released a tribute. They said: “Cheryl was a much-loved mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
“She was born in Bradford on Avon and grew up in Holt before moving to Melksham.
“She was loved and cherished by many.
“Cheryl started working at Avon Rubber when she was just 18-years-old, working alongside her best friend Margaret Shaw who was also critically injured in the incident and is still fighting for her life in hospital.
“Cheryl loved her garden and was looking forward to having more time to tend to it, having only retired a few years ago.
“Cheryl was very active in the community, supporting friends with shopping, attending appointments and doing their weekly laundry.
“Cheryl has a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
“She enjoyed spending time with her family and would often holiday with them. She will be greatly missed and has left a massive hole in our close family.
“We will love and miss her forever.”
The investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing. Find out more >
