Ben Hardy, a beloved chef, tragically lost his life in a boat fire on Christmas Day
Wyre Piddle: It’s such a sad story. Ben Hardy, a chef who loved being in the kitchen, sadly passed away in a fire on his houseboat at The Anchor Inn on Christmas Day.
He was just 37 and had been working in Worcestershire for the holidays. His family shared that he was living his dream, traveling around for his job, and he had a real passion for music and cooking.
The fire broke out early in the morning, and police were called to the scene. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead right there.
His family is heartbroken and has started a GoFundMe to help cover the funeral costs. His sister, Kirstie, mentioned how tough it’s been for them all.
She said their mom got the devastating news from the police on Christmas Day, and it’s just been a whirlwind of emotions since then.
Ben leaves behind a loving family, including his mom, stepdad, and several nieces and nephews. They’re hoping to raise enough money for his funeral and wake.
The tragedy has also affected the pub’s manager, who decided to step down after the incident. He expressed how hard it’s been to continue with the business after such a loss.
It’s a tough time for everyone involved, and Mr. Hardy’s death is being looked into, but it seems there’s nothing suspicious about it.
