Grandmother's tribute to tragic teen Aimee Critchley

by Natalie Evans. Published Tue 02 Feb 2010 14:09, Last updated: 2010-02-02

A tearful grandmother poured-out her heart over the death of a teenager found hanged at her home in Lancashire.

Tragic Aimee Critchley, 13, was found hanging in her bedroom at the family home in a suspected suicide.

Writing a Facebook tribute grandmother, Christine Critchley said: "Today our world is very dark. Yesterday we lost our precious granddaughter Aimee.

"She is now at peace. God bless her."

Staff and pupils at All Hallows RC High School yesterday (TUES) offered prayers for Aimee and its headmaster paid tribute to the "conscientious and caring" pupil.

Paramedics were called after Aimee was discovered at around 5.15pm on Monday at her family home.

She was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital but doctors lost their battle to save her life and she was pronounced dead at 6.30pm.

Police were called in launched an investigation into the events leading up to the tragedy and whether her death was "triggered" as a suicide.

Chief Inspector Richard Robertshaw said: "This is an extremely tragic event and our sympathies obviously go out to Aimee's family.

"We are currently investigating the circumstances that have led to Aimee’s death, but at this stage it is unclear as to what triggered this tragedy."

A priest led teachers and children at All Hallows RC High School, Penwortham, in offering prayers for Aimee.

The school's headteacher Chris Riding said: "The entire school community is devastated to hear the terribly sad news of the death of one of our pupils, Aimee Critchley.

"Aimee was a Year 9 pupil and this morning we have had the sad task of breaking the news of her death to our staff, Aimee's friends and classmates.

"Aimee was a lovely, conscientious, caring pupil who was always keen to volunteer to help. We have nothing but happy memories of her.

"Our local priest Father Austin Griffin led staff and pupils in prayers when we remembered Aimee.

"The thoughts, feelings and prayers of everyone in the All Hallows community are with Aimee's family and close friends at this terrible time."

A team of bereavement counsellors was drafted-in to work with teachers and children at the comprehensive school which has 895 pupils on its roll.

Aimee's parents were too distraught to talk about her death but her sister, Natasha Louise Critchley, said: "RIP Aimee (Dib) You'll never be forgotten and you'll be sorely missed.. Love always lil sis xxxxxx"

A message from another relative Andrew James Cross read: "RIP squidge I will always love you xxx".





Comments about Grandmother's tribute to tragic teen Aimee Critchley

the days get easier and easier because i know its one day less until i see you again<3 lessons arent the same without you next to me anymore
jacob champion, preston around 5 months, 2 weeks ago
its nearly a year now and i miss you more than ever rip xx
chris courts , layland around 1 year ago
R.I.P babes long time now but you no we will see you again soon love you and miss you so much R.I.P and all my love to all your family. xxxx
Hollie, Leyland around 1 year, 1 month ago
God bless such a beautiful soul xxxx
Hannah, Preston around 1 year, 5 months ago
aimee i cant beleve that its been six months since i saw your face and heard your voice i miss you more than ever love you aunty gina
gina bailey, leyland around 1 year, 5 months ago
its been a bout 6 months now and pple are still coming to terms with their loss. if only you could see how many pple cared. R.I.P GOD BLESSX
leanne, preston lancs around 1 year, 5 months ago
i am so sorry for your loss. i lost my friend dale the other week who also hung himself. terrible such a beautiful girl. rest gently.xxxxxx
jess., birmingham around 1 year, 11 months ago
All these lovely messages, yet she didn't feel she had anyone to talk to at the time.
Sue, Lancashire around 1 year, 11 months ago
i will never 4get you aimee to the first time we met in the lrc in skwl amd the last time i saw you on the bus luv you and wil neva 4get u x
niall wilson, lostock hall around 1 year, 11 months ago
i got to penwortham girls high school RIP aimee xxx
megan, preston around 1 year, 11 months ago
R.I.P now little angel maybe now u will be at peace i never knew the family but my mum went to school with her grandad god bles u sweetheart
sharon gaskell, chesterfield around 1 year, 12 months ago
miss ya aimee da bus aint da same with out ya n we wont eva 4 get ya!!!!!
Rio R-C, ALL HALLOWS SCHOOL around 1 year, 12 months ago
i dont know aimee, but r.i.p! sweet dreams and sleep tight. your in a much safer place now no-one can hurt you again. r.i.p beautiful. xxxxx
tammy, chorley around 1 year, 12 months ago
I Didn't No You At All But You Have Made A Big Impact To Everyone .. You Seem Such A Pretty Girl & Very Loved .. God Bless .. R.I.P Aimee
Hannah Egan, Leyland around 1 year, 12 months ago
Our thoughts an prayers are with all the family at this tragic time.
Peter & Carol Weston, Spain around 1 year, 12 months ago
RIP AIMEE you will be missed.i never new aimee but wen i herd i was devistated. my love is with family+friends . GOD BLESS AIMEE CRUTCHLEY!
brooklyn, bolton around 1 year, 12 months ago
my granson was a friend i cant get it out of my head R I P and my thoughs are with the famaily
margaret, penwotham around 1 year, 12 months ago
what sad times we live in when a girl so young feels the need to take her own life. it is very sad, god bless you aimee.
caz, preston around 1 year, 12 months ago
R.I.P YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED
Tia Hesmondhalgh, At Home around 1 year, 12 months ago
we will never forget you R.I.P hope you are having a happyer time up there lots of love aimee critchley xxxxx
beth, st.mary.magdalens around 1 year, 12 months ago
R.I.P We Neva Knew You But We Were Really Upset Wen We Heard You did This xxx
tanisha and courtney , everywere around 1 year, 12 months ago
Good night god bless sweetheart xxxx
laura, preston around 1 year, 12 months ago
I didnt know Aimee but my grandaughter Megan did, God bless you Aimee, and I hope all her family have the strengh to help each other.
Pauline Spencer, Penwortham around 1 year, 12 months ago
aimee i dident no u but r.i.p. sleep tight.
estelle , all hallows high school around 1 year, 12 months ago
R.I.P Aimee xx Gone But Never Forgotten xx Sleep Tight XXXX
samiieh , chorley around 1 year, 12 months ago
Rip Aimee xxxx
Amy, Penwortham Girls High around 1 year, 12 months ago
i was quite good freinds with aimee i dont no what im gonna do now and my best freind went out with her on the day she died R.I.P aimee
steven, penworthan around 2 years ago
R.I.P aimee critchley <3 missed alot :( xxx
Emma cain, penwortham girls high school around 2 years ago
r.i.p aimme hope your in a better place xx miss ya always
sophie, all hallows around 2 years ago
So sorry to hear about your HUGE loss. Aimee's with the angels now, R.I.P. Sweet Aimee Critchley xx
Judy Hamer, Longridge Preston around 2 years ago
i send my love R.I.P Aimee Critchley
Jessica smith, blackburn around 2 years ago
what little life she had she give to others rip
irene cameron, scotland around 2 years ago
I go to Penwortham Girls High which is quite close to all hallows! R.I.P. Aimee :( xx
Sanah, Penwortham around 2 years ago
I cant believe that this is how far bullying at school goes! What devastating news! God Bless, Rest in peace. Bullys will get their karma!
vicky, preston, lancashire around 2 years ago
We were very shocked and sad at the news and we know that all friends and family of aimee will be in our prayers
anomous, y7 allhallows around 2 years ago
R.I.P Aimee Critchely <3
Paul, Preston around 2 years ago
i didnt really know aimee but when i heard in form i was gutted i couldnt believe it R I P aimee god bless you and all you family
lewis, all hallows around 2 years ago
r.i.p hun x you were a great m8 x me n kiara love you hun x we will miss you x you were special too all of us x sleep tight bbe x <3 xxxxxxx
hollie, all hallows around 2 years ago
god bless i have a 13yr old who attempted to kill herself my heart aches for you all
anon, lancashir around 2 years ago
sorry for your loss she will truely be missed my thoughts are out with her family+friends, hope your all ok love+missed (L)
tracey, chorley around 2 years ago
In time, the wounds will heal,but you will never be forgotten. Death is certain, life is not. We will see you again. Tears have been shed xx
Anon, All Hallows around 2 years ago
RIP aimee :( best wishes to her family xx
Sophie, Preston around 2 years ago
R.I.P. amiee u always were a great person God bless you a ur family
tom, preston around 2 years ago
I was shocked when i heard about this, Aimee you gave me courage, you helped me grow up. God bless you and all your family. R.I.P
Anna Horton, Leyland around 2 years ago
Rip Aimee. My condolences go out to Aimee's family and friends.
Ben, Preston around 2 years ago
you will never be forgotten aimee you were one of my closest friends and i will always love you xxx
jacob champions, penwortham around 2 years ago
this is really sad every one at school is shocked by this news. it was devastating to hear in form
zac, all hallows around 2 years ago
im very sorry to hear about your loss. i really do hope time can heal your pain. RIP aimee critchley. God bless aimee and your whole family.
Danielle , Blackburn around 2 years ago


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