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Edward Massey: Heartbreak after four-year-old's death in Tenerife on family holiday

Edward Massey passed away last week on the Spanish island

The family of a young boy from Co Down say he "will be cherished forever" following his sudden and tragic passing in Tenerife.


Edward Massey, four, passed away in the first few hours of a family holiday to the Spanish island, devastating his loving parents Richard and Joanne and sister Victoria.


In a heartbreaking post on Funeral Times, his family said "He will be cherished in our hearts forever. Our lives will never be the same without him."


It is understood Edward and his family are from the Seaforde area of Co Down. There has been an outpouring of grief following the passing of the four-year-old online, with one person saying: "Haven't stopped thinking of this since unimaginable. Rest easy little man. Thinking of Joanne and her family at this incredibly difficult time. Sending thoughts and love to you all."

Another said: "My hearts in a million pieces the most precious and happy little boy, an absolute joy to be around. You are so so loved Edward."

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