School pays tribute to ‘cherished and cherished’ 12-year-old woman who died in ‘a sport gone fallacious’ at her house
A school has paid tribute to a ‘loved and cherished’ 12-year-old pupil who died in ‘a game gone wrong’ at her family home over the weekend.
Honey French, 12, was found dead in her house in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, on Saturday but police have ruled out foul play.
Her mother Jessica described the incident as a ‘horrible accident’, but the details of Honey’s death have not been revealed.
The girl’s school, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi, and Pembrokeshire County Council have released a tribute to remember Honey’s creativity and humour.
A statement said: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our pupils passed away unexpectedly at the weekend.
The school of 12-year-old Honey French has paid tribute to the ‘loved and cherished’ pupil who died in a ‘game gone wrong’ over the weekend
Honey died on Saturday after a ‘horrible accident’, according to her mother Jessica, and police have ruled out foul play
‘Honey French was much loved and cherished by all who knew her, and was a valued member of our school community here at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA.
‘She was a keen performer and writer who gave generously of her humour, time and talents to support our school family and wider community – and she will be very much missed.
‘Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this sad time. We now ask people to be mindful of the family’s need to grieve in private.’
Police were called to an address in Milford Haven on Saturday morning following a call from the Welsh Ambulance Service.
The heartbroken mother said afterwards: ‘This was a horrible accident, a game gone wrong. Our hearts are shattered; she was the most loved little girl of all.’
The force confirmed that the young girl sadly died a short time later and the death is not being treated as suspicious. Officers are not revealing how she died and a report is being compiled for the coroner.
Hundreds of people paid tribute to ‘the most loved’ little girl on social media, and sent their condolences to her parents Jessica and Alan French, and her older brother.
Stacey-Leigh Keeble wrote in tribute: ‘Honey [bee] one of my daughters bestest friend, absolutely heartbroken about the news, you’ve left to soon.’
She said her daughter was ‘heartbroken’, adding: ‘Hope you’re dancing up there beautiful.’
The girl’s school, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi (seen), remembered Honey’s creativity and humour in a statement
A Milford Haven Facebook group also paid tribute, saying: ‘Our town is in mourning for a young lady loved by so many, please light a candle for the French family and keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
‘May Honeys light continue to shine bright.’
Replying to the tributes online, Jessica said: ‘Thank you for all your kind messages. All these photos show me how many other people love her too.’
Dyfed-Powys Police officers have made themselves available to support pupils at Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi following the tragic death.
In a statement, a spokesperson said: ‘Our thoughts are with her family at this time, and support has been offered from specialist officers. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
‘Children affected by this incident can find help and support from Childline by calling 0800 1111.’
An inquest is due to be opened by the Pembrokeshire coroner where the cause of death will be given.
