Couple 'reunited forever' as man dies two weeks after fiancé following fire at their home

A family say a loving couple have been 'reunited forever' as a man died two weeks after his fiancé passed away when a fire ripped through their home. Kieran Naylor, 33, died on Boxing Day, two weeks after 32-year-old Rebecca Foster succumbed to her injuries following a house fire.

Their loved ones described them as the 'perfect couple' and said they planned to spend the rest of their lives together. A devastating blaze broke out at their home in Delph Lane, Daresbury, Cheshire, in the early hours of December 12.

Rebecca died the following day. Kieran remained in hospital fighting for his life, but passed away on December 26. Cheshire Police said an investigation into the cause of the fire is still ongoing, but it is not believed to be suspicious.

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In a tribute, Kieran’s family said: "Words cannot express how completely heartbroken and devastated we are to have lost Kieran. Our lives will never be the same.

Rebecca's family said she was a 'loving and caring daughter' (Cheshire Police)

"Kieran really was the best son, brother and uncle that anyone could have wished for and he will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure to have known him. Kieran and Rebecca are now reunited forever and they will always be in our hearts. We would like to thank everyone who tried to help Kieran and Rebecca following the fire and would ask that we are left to grieve in peace at this time."

Rebecca’s family said: "Rebecca was a loving and caring daughter and our lives have been absolutely torn apart by her death. She and Kieran made the perfect couple, and the pair were planning to spend the rest of their lives together, but sadly they will never be able to fulfil their dreams.

Kieran's family said he was the 'best son, brother and uncle' (Cheshire Police)

"We would like to thank everyone who tried to help Rebecca and Kieran on the night of the fire for all their efforts and would ask that we are left to grieve in peace at this difficult time."

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