Touching tribute to couple who died in Hilborough crash

Peter and Kathleen Darby died following a crash with a Range Rover on the B1108 in Hilborough.

The tribute comes amid the inquest into their deaths on January 14. 

Their family described them as the "most supportive and doting parents, grandparents and great-grandparents" who "lit up whatever room they entered". 

A bunch of flowers were left near the scene, with a card addressed to grandma and grandad (Image: Chris Bishop)

"Words cannot express the profound sadness and distress we have felt as a family at the loss of our wonderful parents," they said.

"Our parents, Peter and Kathy, were high school sweethearts and married for over 51 years. Family was everything to them.

"They were the most supportive and doting parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, who made us all feel so entirely loved.

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"Our mum was a brilliant teacher, beloved by pupils and staff all over Norfolk.

"Our dad ran a successful bespoke furniture company until he retired and spent a lot of time as a magistrate in the local courts.

"They were funny, constantly bouncing off each other and making us laugh. They were well-liked and always managed to make friends in every setting.

The crash happened near Bodney Army Camp (Image: Chris Bishop)

"They lit up whatever room they entered. At the time of the accident, they were both very close to turning 70 and we wish we had had the opportunity to have a big joint celebration.

"Our family will never be the same and while we all cling to our memories, we all have a huge hole in our hearts and lives that can never be filled.

"Our one small mercy, throughout this ordeal, is that they died together and never had to experience life without one another.

"As a family, we would like to thank everyone who has reached out with condolences, memories and well-wishes.

"We would also like to thank Norfolk Constabulary for their efforts in investigating."