ECHO readers have offered their condolences after the sudden death of a 30-year-old dad-of-two.
The mum of David Griffiths, from Ellesmere Port, who died on July 13, spoke of her heartbreak at the loss of her son who she described as "the life and soul of the party."
Ellen Griffiths told the ECHO David was a "family man" who loved his two sons and was a "staunch Liverpool supporter" and his death has left his devastated family in "utter shock."
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Ellen said: "David was the life and soul of the party.
"He was always pulling pranks on everyone, fun and full of life.
"We're all just numb with shock."
David, who had been working at a vaccination centre before his death, leaves behind sons Ashton, 13, and David, six, who he "loved to bits."
Ellen said: "He loved his two boys and his nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters.
"He loved his family, he was a real family man.
"We're just in shock, all of us, we don't even think it's happening to us, we're just numb with shock. We miss him so much."
ECHO readers have also paid tribute to David on social media and in the comments of the ECHO website.
On the ECHO's Facebook page, Ruth Strong said: "May he rest in peace god bless you."
Brenda Lynch added: "R.i.P very sad"
Alice Wood said: "Rest in peace send my condolence."
In comments on the ECHO website, George Smiley said: "Sad news. 30 is no age to die at."
Welsh Wales Wool 99 added: "Rip David ynwa."
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